There is a difference!!

[G-man]

Though most refer to a skull mount as a european and not a western there is a difference . 

While a western usually just is the whole skull boiled and bleached.

A European  (also sometimes called a half skullmount) has the upper palette cut off just below the nose removing the teeth and botton of brain case .this actually allows for easier cleaning  of the brain case and nasal cavity. . 

Compared to traditional western skull mounts (everyone misnames european) 

 Ppersonally i prefer the european as western mounts unless done properly where teeth are glued in after cleaning never seem to sit properly  on a plack and have actually  created a whole new style of skull hanger /shelf to properly display...

[nywaw]

Cool!  I never knew there was a difference!

[The_Real_TCIII]

I got this cool mount from a guy on Archery Talk, I had to wire the skull on however because as you say the teeth prevent it from seating securely. Ive also had to glue LI back on a few times. 

[grampy]

I prefer the european mounts over the western myself. Got quite a few of them now, scattered about. 

[The_Real_TCIII]

6 minutes ago, grampy said:

I prefer the european mounts over the western myself. Got quite a few of them now, scattered about. 

Do you make that cut yourself? Looks difficult

[grampy]

11 minutes ago, The_Real_TCIII said:

Do you make that cut yourself? Looks difficult

Sorry Tacks, I got that backwards....... I have what's called the western mounts in G-man's post. But they are commonly called euro mounts here.

Making that cut looks like it could be a real pain? But I may give it a go on my next one? See how it comes out?

[G-man]

1 hour ago, The_Real_TCIII said:

Do you make that cut yourself? Looks difficult

Its actually pretty easy i do mine european. I take of hide and the is a notch behind  nose as there are no top teeth in front on a deer  i start there with a sawzall 10 in demo blade . Done in 30 seconds  the brain falls out and its ready to boil. 

[Nomad]

Thanks Gman ! I’m not much of a display guy, but I’ve got a few tens, I thought of screwing onto a piece of barn wood, I think that would be easier with the half skull .

Heres 4 of ‘em in their current display in the basement ,two euros  and two on plaques my buddy does .

[cervidchasers]

4 hours ago, G-man said:

Its actually pretty easy i do mine european. I take of hide and the is a notch behind  nose as there are no top teeth in front on a deer  i start there with a sawzall 10 in demo blade . Done in 30 seconds  the brain falls out and its ready to boil. 

If you get to do one this yr, can you create a video and post it plz.

[G-man]

2 hours ago, cervidchasers said:

If you get to do one this yr, can you create a video and post it plz.

If nephews get one  i can . I'm tagged  out for buck already