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wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
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" 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?
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Great shot of the cusp, David, thank you.
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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.
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Here is what it looks like so far. Aluminum prototype has revealed several areas where I need to make changes before i go brass.
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wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
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What butt plate was on the stock? Has it been cut?
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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.
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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??)
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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 Here are a few pictures with measurements, also the slot milled in the barrel.
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"...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.
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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
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Nice work Sam. Sticking with brass or will end with steel?
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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.
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What are the odds that one of the gun heads here on the fire has a BB in a box of parts?
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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.
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Here is today's status. Still looking for a buttstock.
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Lookin' good! Is that one made in your shop?
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