Elk skull for mounting sheds

[Servehim]

Greetings guys, hoping to get some words of wisdom. I've got a couple sets of matching sheds that want to put together. I'm struggling to find a quality fake skull I could use, any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[Servehim]

I've looked at Mountain Mikes and even considered making my own from a 4x4 . Thanks in advance MM faithful. Jim

 

[coloradoman]

Mountain Mikes!

 

[hook1969]

I’ve made one from a 4x4, and I’ve also used the mountain mikes. The mountain mikes is a ton easier and actually doesn’t look bad.

 

[Uttaxi1]

The best option is made by antler tech

 

[Servehim]

Thanks MM faithful, appreciate it. I'll check out antler tech and mountain mikes

 

[jimf]

I used an Outlaw Skulls for a deer mount, turned out pretty good. Pretty realistic looking with the teeth. I also used their skull hanger.

 

[Servehim]

Thanks Jim, I like that $180 number better than the $300-400 . The pictures on website don't show if the plastic mold has 1 or 2 pre- drilled holes to attach the antler ( hoping its 2) I like the different camo patterns they offer. I've got a Mountain Mike's elk skull and it has 2 pre-drilled holes for each side. Thanks again

 

[pounder]

Antler Tech skulls.

 

[jimf]

Thanks Jim, I like that $180 number better than the $300-400 . The pictures on website don't show if the plastic mold has 1 or 2 pre- drilled holes to attach the antler ( hoping its 2) I like the different camo patterns they offer. I've got a Mountain Mike's elk skull and it has 2 pre-drilled holes for each side. Thanks again

Deer was 1 hole each side, looks like their site the elk is the same

 

[Servehim]

Antler Tech skulls.

$400 price tag , im certain its a great product but not sure i want to spend that much . Its a cool set of sheds 6x with matching kickers .

 

[Trix4me]

Mountain Mikes +1

 

[Servehim]

I'm leaning that way as I have one in my hands already. One thing I don't like is the predrilled holes aren't at the best angle, they need to be slanted out more to get to the middle of the shed. I can't get 2" into the antler before I penetrate the top. Might need to re- drill the holes but hate to do damage to the skulls strength. Once again MM faithful i appreciate your help, any one see this issue yourselves and have a solution?

 

[BrowningRage]

I'd have to see the sheds to give you the best advice...

I've only ever used Mountain Mike's, but those are all deer sets.

 

[Uttaxi1]

I'm leaning that way as I have one in my hands already. One thing I don't like is the predrilled holes aren't at the best angle, they need to be slanted out more to get to the middle of the shed. I can't get 2" into the antler before I penetrate the top. Might need to re- drill the holes but hate to do damage to the skulls strength. Once again MM faithful i appreciate your help, any one see this issue yourselves and have a solution?

You can bend the pins to give better angle into the antler.

 

[Servehim]

I've definitely considered that but that creates its own challenges. Appreciate the input

 

[208LOGAN]

Toposkulls.com

 

[Servehim]

Took a look. Curious how you secure antlers, thats a big hole at the pedicule. The website doesn't have any details that I saw about how antlers attach. Does kit come with screw/bolt hardware?

 

[208LOGAN]

Yes comes with all the hardware you need to mount it. Just drill a hole with the provided drill bit and then insert the swivel bolt that allows you to adjust for your desired angle.
As far as the pedicule goes I have mounted many smaller rag horns and the burr still covers it up. Feel free to give it a try and if you don't like it I will give a full refund.

 

[diablo]

Cool idea, especially for mounting a single shed, and design. I may have to try one!

 

[Servehim]

Thanks Logan, I'll take a more serious look with that input.