Hanging Euro Mount Elk over veneer covered fireplace

[Bduffya]

Ive got this euro im hanging over an electric fireplace insert but was an old chimney. Not exactly sure if theres drywall behind the veneer before it touches masonry behind. Just curious what hardware to use and how deep into the wall the masonry starts? New house to us and unsure of build plans. Was thinking of just drilling a small inconspicuous pilot hole thru veneer to see but checking if anyone has experience with this setup?

 

[Geewhiz]

A lot of those inserts have covers or screens that you can pop off to get a look at the guts of it. See if you can easily remove that cowling and maybe you will be able to see what you’re working with.

Sweet bull btw.

 

[Bduffya]

A lot of those inserts have covers or screens that you can pop off to get a look at the guts of it. See if you can easily remove that cowling and maybe you will be able to see what you’re working with.

Sweet bull btw.

Copy, and thank u.

 

[spike camp]

However you go about attaching, I would suggest using a Skull Hooker mount.
It’ll look way better with the skull at a more natural angle vs the upper jaw flat to the wall and antlers sticking awkwardly into the room.