bowhunter-tw Report post Posted December 6 Looking for beetles to do an elk skull Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt Report post Posted December 6 Why beetles? So they don’t crack? Shrinkage? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowhunter-tw Report post Posted December 6 The beetles clean the skulls up better I think. Ive done plenty of boiled european mounts which turn out pretty good but think the one that was done with beetles looks a little better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krag Report post Posted December 6 I have beetles. I'm in Tucson tho 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted December 6 Maceration does a much better job than beetles! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt Report post Posted December 6 If it’s just for a better job, I’d do maceration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowhunter-tw Report post Posted December 6 11 minutes ago, matt said: If it’s just for a better job, I’d do maceration. Id be interested in that too if anybody has a contact. After doing my last elk I think id rather have somebody else do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted December 6 Big browns, pics above 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tropicalmulch Report post Posted December 6 I like the job that beetles do. Bone stays strong 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt Report post Posted December 6 Give jesse a call if you’re near Peoria. (602) 885-0125 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesse Z Report post Posted December 6 AZeuro 602-885-0125 3 different non heated baths, no pressure washing. Comes out far superior than beetles. Check us out on social media and our website Www.azeuromount.com 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted December 6 1 hour ago, bowhunter-tw said: Id be interested in that too if anybody has a contact. After doing my last elk I think id rather have somebody else do it. Ummm, see above. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taggart_lumpy Report post Posted December 6 I’ve got a guy if you’re up north. (Prescott Valley) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSR Report post Posted December 6 I'm in the minority here, but I kind of prefer when the skull yellows over time instead of the pure, white bleached look. Looks more natural to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunt crazy in ca Report post Posted December 6 Im in SoCal..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites