diverd Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Out stalking with a pal 3 weeks ago at our ground on Deeside we spotted a few good bucks. We wanted to harvest one and the plan was for me to do the stalk, spot then watch the deer and then stay back and guide my pal in to the shot. We take turns and it works well for us. The smaller of a pair of bucks presented a shot and it was taken, about 125 mtr out with a 100gn .243, with the beast going down cleanly, and it turned out to be a cracker! It was a cracking head and we decided to have a go at keeping more than a photo and the antlers. This was only my second attempt but i think i am happy with the results. It now has pride of place in my dining room. I still have a couple of jobs to finish it, a couple of wires in the ears now need clipped off and it needs a tiny bit of paint on the edge of the mouth and eyes. I guess it is a fine diversion from fixing waders! Dave www.wader-repair.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
re'M'ington Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 That's a very skillful job Dave mate,you should be very proud,it is a great head......... Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauer Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 quality dave!!!!!!!!! youll be getting a knock on the door fae me hopefully with summit nice!!! heheheheheheeeeee sauer / paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrelsniffer Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Good job there mate but ref the wire in the ears..you did skin them out of the cartledge ?..lol...is it your 1st attempt if so very good gets easier as you do more. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diverd Posted May 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 ooopps done it twice Mick Hi Mick yes, i used lead ear liners, and then also wired them to get them exactly how i wanted them. i should really cut them off now, as it has all set nicely. The ears were easier than i thought. But the lead was heavy and needed support. Sauer, you bring it and i will stuff it!, but remember to take plenty of shoulder , thoese wee head mounts look bad! now when are you coming up for that highland stalk i promised you! D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v-max Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Hi Dave it looks a fair buck mounted nice good for your area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrelsniffer Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Keep it up bud..and try different animals. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermincinerator Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Great job Dave it looks very nice. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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