cheap source of Highland horn?

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cheap source of Highland horn?

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I love highland cattle horns they are thick walled and sound amazing but one supplier i found on the web was asking $40.00 a peice for *raw* horn. that strikes me as a bit steep. anyone else know of a supplier?
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I just checked out Boone Trading Co. They have horns, but it didn't specifically say they are from highland cattle, so I don't think I'd put my trust in that.
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I'll check with them and see how thick those horn walls are. I may be alright going with their unfinished cowhorns the price is definitely right 8)
alot of finished horns available today are sanded to thin IMO.



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Our local Ben Franklin's has longhorns at 39.00 a horn, which seems way over-priced to me, and they look too sanded as well. Good luck with the horn search. Be sure to post pics of the finish product!
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No problem. Hope it works out for you. If not, let us know where you find it.
Hmm, as I was typing this I remembered there is a cattle rancher not too far from here. I wonder if he has any horns around and how much they would cost. Also, how to get ahold of him.
That may be a project for when I am laid off again- besides finding a new job.
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