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other pics probably covered it but here is mine from the front, side and bottom

" I had planned to use a plastic buttplate, because I have one that fits reasonably well,"

What model is the butt stock you are using?

Great shot of the cusp, David, thank you.

The butt is a 3rd party takeoff. Its color and grain are reasonably close to those of the fore end. My available inventory is dwindling.

Here is what it looks like so far. Aluminum prototype has revealed several areas where I need to make changes before i go brass.

U R welcome

What butt plate was on the stock? Has it been cut?

It is an aftermarket repro, and not a very good one; has not been cut. It had no plate when I got it in a lot sale. It is very slightly proud to a 99E plastic buttplate, so that is what I would use until I can find a more appropriate buttstock.

Thanks.

That looks like a pretty faithful rendering Sam, the only thing that the aluminum one seems to need is finish surfacing and the cross screw. I thought you might be commenting on wood being proud of the bottom of the band, but I see in the original sample photos that's the way it was designed. You could almost leave the perimeter thickness over-sized and shape it to the specific forearm, like fitting stocks to receiver shape, (flat-band golden Boy??)

the bottom of the band (maybe..?) follows the taper of the forearm (front to the right in CTW photo, looks thinner). Mine only fits one way if I recall, so it may just be following either the barrel taper or the wood taper,

and the screw head is always(?) on the right side

"...and the screw head is always(?) on the right side."

I think they left the factory with the screw head on the left. Same as the screws in the side of the receiver and the lever boss.

One thing I learned while making the aluminum mockup was that the wood I have is not perfectly symmetrical (Go figure, it's a Savage) so I have tailored the brass one to the wood. Because of an error on my part (drill walk), I may need to bring the screw in from the left. I was blessed with receipt of several revenue-producing jobs this week, so playtime may need to wait. Thanks to you and all who have helped me get this far.

Sam

Nice work Sam. Sticking with brass or will end with steel?

Not sure yet. I am not happy with my current buttstock. If I do not find a better one, I will stick with brass and make a buttplate to match. I am still hoping for both a better stock and a storebought band. BTW, the barrel is that model 70 300 H&H you gave me . It had been cut off at the case neck, which made it viable for the 360 chambering. Not many 99 barrels can be recut for the 360.

I have built rifles around a receiver, a barrel, and even a buttstock. This is my first built around a fore stock.

What are the odds that one of the gun heads here on the fire has a BB in a box of parts?

Slim to none. I have never seen a BB loose in the wild.

...nor I.

Here is today's status. Still looking for a buttstock.

Lookin' good! Is that one made in your shop?