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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: Ravenshurst on December 01, 2022, 10:36:31 AM
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Muzzleloader Builders Supply has two Oerter-style butt plates, both 1 5/8 inch wide. I like the one with the thumbnail design.....but....is 1 5/8 " wide enough for an "early" rifle? I understand there is a lot of leeway in 'early' firearms, Virginia, Colonial, what ever, but I was under the impression that the butt plate should be w-i-d-e, like 2 inches or so.
Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks.
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Muzzleloader Builders Supply has two Oerter-style butt plates, both 1 5/8 inch wide. I like the one with the thumbnail design.....but....is 1 5/8 " wide enough for an "early" rifle? I understand there is a lot of leeway in 'early' firearms, Virginia, Colonial, what ever, but I was under the impression that the butt plate should be w-i-d-e, like 2 inches or so.
Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks.
That cannot be Oerter-style. You’re right, it needs to be 2” or more.
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Gentlemen, thank you both very much.
Mike has some nice stuff, for sure.