My first rug from Dec of 02

Brad H · August 04, 2006, 12:21:42 AM

keekee · August 04, 2006, 12:22:38 AM

Very nice Brad! That looks good!

Brent

CCP · August 04, 2006, 05:13:36 AM

Looks good Brad!! I always want one of these I will have to break down and get one someday.

FinsnFur · August 04, 2006, 07:09:38 AM

Yep, someone did a very nice job there.
Most commonly the eyes ruin a good thing like this. Those eyes are near perfect.

canine · August 04, 2006, 09:56:05 AM

Brad, very nice looking

Do you do taxidermy?

JD

Brad H · August 04, 2006, 10:26:46 AM

We have a really good taxidermist here. He's got a great hand for getting it realistic.

I may consider having another done if I get another coyote as nice as this one.

Brad

Bob D · August 04, 2006, 07:16:52 PM

That is a good looking rug Brad. I have never seen one before your picture.
Bob

Brad H · August 04, 2006, 10:57:28 PM

Bob, compared to a full mount these are much less expensive. This one was $75. Now the same thing is $175 which is still a bargin considering who's doing the job. If I can I'll get a few pics of his shop with some full mounts he's done.

This is her when she went from being A coyote to MY coyote. She's the one on top.

FinsnFur · August 04, 2006, 11:02:19 PM

WOW!...either the shadows reak havoc on that photo or your taxi did a helluva job. :shck:
Very nice before and after.

What'ya got on top of your smoke pole there, a lightforce?

Brad H · August 05, 2006, 12:49:22 AM

THAT...My good man, is either a JVC or Sony camcorder. I can't remember which. That thing was bulky and heavy as all get out, but by gawd it got the job done. It took the recoil of the swift nicely too. I haven't taped in a few years but I may start that project up again.

It's the shadows. Both were shot with a 40gr Nosler Ballistic tip at approx 70 and 90 yards and neither exited. Both shots were quartering into the front. Damage control was very little.

Every other coyote I took out with the the 40s either splashed or opened up the exit side so I swiched to the 55s and backed off on the speed. It made a big difference.

Brad

stevecriner · August 05, 2006, 08:43:40 AM

Man i like that rug. I might have to go get me one.

FinsnFur · August 05, 2006, 09:49:26 AM

So what are you at, speed wise with your 55's? You got me curious now.

By the way, did you make your camera mount?

Brad H · August 05, 2006, 12:43:58 PM

The 55s are right at 4000. I've only had one splash out of maybe 50 coyotes shot with that bullet.

The 40s were pushing 4200 if I remember right.

This is what I came up with for the camera. Basically two reversed scope mounts.

FinsnFur · August 05, 2006, 03:50:05 PM

Cool

I like that. I wondered if you guys with mouted cameras were buying or making the mounts.

Maybe I need to invent a hot shoe mount for rifles

Todd Rahm · August 05, 2006, 10:12:02 PM

Brad thats a pretty nice hide ya got rugged out there. If'n ya don't mind whats something like that cost in the lower 48?

I get a good one this year I might have to send it out.

Brad H · August 09, 2006, 10:58:40 PM

Todd,
This one was $75 4 years ago. Two years ago I had my badger done for $175. I haven't talked to Herb in a while but it may have gone up some since.

From what I understand though, you could easily pay a lot more for subpar work. We're pretty lucky with this guy.

Brad