Thanks for the replies. I haven't talked with the taxidermist yet. I'm thinking about taking it to someone from out of town to have fixed. The reason is because I REALLY like the taxidermist I used. He did another big buck for me this year that is just awesome, plus he is a friend and a really good-hearted guy. I think maybe it was just an oversight on his part.So, I'm afraid if I took it back to him Imight hurt his feelings or he might worry about if I'm really upset or not. I don't want to embarrass him. I know it's a business and that I ought to be able to take it back and there be no hard feelings, but I happen to know the guy is going through a lot of "stuff" right now and I just don't want to put more on him. Like I said, he really is a great guy, I'm certainly not trying to bash him, I just mainly wanted to know if it could be done. I appreciate the responses from everyone.

BTW Alex the hawk, The tips of the beams are straight up above the nose. I have a bunch of pics that I've carefully compared the mount to and its obvious the rack leans forward a good 25 degrees or more. It's straight every other way, just leans too far forward.

Am I making a mistake by taking it elsewhere?? My plan was to have someone else who was reputable fix it without giving them this guys name, cause I don't want anyone talkin' trash about him..

What do you all think??