What Hardware For Shoulder Mounts

[Dog Large]

I just got word four plains critters I shot over two years ago will be arriving in the US next month. Finally, four shoulder mounts are coming home to hang in my study.

Does anyone have experience with OOK Professional Picture Hangers with their taxidermy? They claim to be rated to 100 pounds in sheetrock. I've used them with fish taxidermy and they've worked quite well! Then again, fish are a lot lighter than what's coming back to the US, and I understand my Kudu could go as high as 50 pounds.

I am definitely open to suggestions and alternatives if anyone has any.

 

[farmer_john]

I just got word four plains critters I shot over two years ago will be arriving in the US next month. Finally, four shoulder mounts are coming home to hang in my study.

Does anyone have experience with OOK Professional Picture Hangers with their taxidermy? They claim to be rated to 100 pounds in sheetrock. I've used them with fish taxidermy and they've worked quite well! Then again, fish are a lot lighter than what's coming back to the US, and I understand my Kudu could go as high as 50 pounds.

I am definitely open to suggestions and alternatives if anyone has any.

10 dollar stud finder will be your friend.

 

[bakerb]

I would prefer a heavy screw in a stud. But these will work I would think. I used them for some very heavy mirrors in our master bathroom and the mirrors haven’t budged a bit

https://www.amazon.com/OOK-Hillman-533208-Hangman-9-piece/dp/B005PUC4KE/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?crid=13QILNF7L5PSL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QYDuF1ENryiFWEyrcB-k5Z2VXaddrKnkbPVndfrEmZHo9E6FaT_CGiZvy5B3foHYs_bYmb3gkqyblp9cGrECKwrfhV9xmt8UMRVL9xx6QI6Ryn9yO5UaJxMmJSpUHtbNv5r0f5fuhyy8akCVik3FBajGIVAVav_zYBXe1n8i2x_fEaenv8pyqZFhlDvraN9vOPUfv3p1IRzz3M45TmB0JA.XM4l6-YTmoZoi6u0f9WJ3fB8IA2z_zQ_OmiFjkQJSe4&dib_tag=se&keywords=heavy+mirror+hanging+kit&qid=1784240997&sprefix=heavy+mirror%2Caps%2C332&sr=8-7

 

[bakerb]

I used the 18” length for the mirrors.

You don’t want anything falling on someone’s head.

 

[Hogpatrol]

10 dollar stud finder will be your friend.

Yep, find the studs and sink a 1 & 1/2" or longer lag bolt or screw. Two of these held a wall mount for a 60 pound plasma tv.

 

[PARA45]

I’ve used these with no issues.

 

[csmcclain]

I’ve never had an issue with them… but I also don’t have a kudu…

 

[JHT]

I just got word four plains critters I shot over two years ago will be arriving in the US next month. Finally, four shoulder mounts are coming home to hang in my study.

Does anyone have experience with OOK Professional Picture Hangers with their taxidermy? They claim to be rated to 100 pounds in sheetrock. I've used them with fish taxidermy and they've worked quite well! Then again, fish are a lot lighter than what's coming back to the US, and I understand my Kudu could go as high as 50 pounds.

I am definitely open to suggestions and alternatives if anyone has any.

Not a good idea. I added blocking in between the studs for my kudu.