I am doing my first turkey . I shot it this week, 22lbs I'm not sure what body to order there a so many. I know I want to mount it strutting but should I buy the bodies with legs attached. (by Tab Hinton) or should I use a plain turkey body from McKenzie( by Morris). What are the pros and cons of different bodies. Thanks for any info.....
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Give one of or turkey mounting systems a try. Our bodies are foam plus we have flex foam drumsticks and necks so that you are not limited to the position of a form with legs attached. We also have several different size bases that are designed to mount your turkey on. Plus we have two new bases that allow you to mount a strutting turkey and hang him on the wall. They are the turkey ridge and the strut zone. You can call us with any questions at 1-800-529-3470 or visit our online store at www.aewstaxidermysupplies.com
I personally like the Cally Morris (McKenzie) body without the legs. I like to position the legs the way I want them. Don't forget to get a neck. Especially if you are going to mount him flying or gobbling. I also like Anthony Eddy freeze dried turkey heads.
Chip
Missouri Taxidermy Institute
Fritz,
I haven't used the anthony eddy eddy bodies, yet. They sound pretty good. I know their turkey heads and bases are top notch. They also have really nice reproduction morel mushrooms (always a nice touch on a turkey base).
Chip
I watched Tab Hinton do a turkey mount seminar last week in Roxboro N.C. I have to say Hats Off to him absolute outstanding work he made it look so easy I was told from everyone what a nightmare it was but believe me he made it look so simple but I know experience is everything anyway to answer the question he used a regular form no legs attached used the original leg bone wraped it up with the filler and string made a beautiful drumstick with it turned out real great he done the mount of a gobbling turkey on a limb Tab is a wonderful guy who knows his stuff also if you use artificial heads his are the best I seen at the show the detail is awesome take care to all good luck mounting God Bless Michael
Thanks everyone for your in put it really was helpful. I'm just glad they have this site for us beginners to rely on. Thanks again :)
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