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  1. December 8th, 2012, 03:45 PM #1
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    I shot a very nice 9 point this morning with a 20 inch spread. I weighed it on the beam scales its 160 gutted. I want too get a shoulder mount now I just need a good Taxidermist in SW PA. Any recommendations thanks
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  2. December 8th, 2012, 04:06 PM #2
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    Congratulations on the nice buck. Sorry don't know any in your area.
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  3. December 8th, 2012, 04:31 PM #3
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    Thank you . right place at the right time.
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  4. December 9th, 2012, 08:58 AM #4
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    Ill be going to work at the deer processors today Ill ask him if he knows any reputable guys down my way
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    Wheres the pics post over in the rifle report.
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    I suggest you go to several shops and look at their work and then decide, I wouldnt go get a tattoo or other artwork from someone cause 1 guy on the internet said they were good. That said my buddy goes to http://www.hutchstaxidermy.com/
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  7. December 10th, 2012, 08:24 AM #7
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    I never loaded the software to post pic, on forums, now would be a good time to figure it out. I had a very nice 7 point mounted in Delaware about 15 years ago, Heavy beam with a 22 inch spread. I believe it was $300.00 then for a shoulder mount. The prices I am getting now are $425.00 on the low side and one guy said $500.00. I want a nice job, I just don’t want to pay more than I need to right before Christmas.
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  8. December 10th, 2012, 05:27 PM #8
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    I took the Deer to Frank Buxton in Hunker Pa. I did not meet Mr. Buxton but His wife was very nice and helpful , She showed me some of his work and the price was vary reasonable $375.00 for a shoulder mount. She said I should get it back in late summer. Hopefully I will be able to post pic,s by then and let everyone know how it turned out.
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    dannnnggg..yea that is a steal....defineately post pictures so everyone can see what a 300 dollar mount looks like because i will drive the extra distance to save the extra 200 if its worth it and im sure alot of other people would to.
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    Check out First Choice Taxidermy. The owner is Scott Raviart - 724-523-6872. He did work for me a few years ago. I know several guys that use him.

    He is about 25 minutes from you, right off of Toll 66.

    BTW - congratulations!
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