Depends on quaulity you want, 450-500 for good work. If you want a temporary 250 in this neck of the woods. I personally have never mounted a deer I refuse till I get one that goes 150 plus I do alot of european mounts. A buddy of mine is a wood worker and comes up with some awesome plaques and displays I show him were I want it and he blows me away with his work everytime. I just no 150"is just around the corner literally