Introduction and Question

[Bob]

   I've been reading this forum for some time, getting a lot of excellent information, and finally decided to join up. 
   I'm currently working on a half stock .36 rifle with a poured muzzle cap.  I hope I can explain this clearly but does the barrel under rib stop right at the muzzle cap or does it extend back into the poured muzzle cap?  Thanks for your help and I'm sure there will be more questions in the future. 

[tallbear]

Bob

The rib stops short of the poured cap although I have seen it extend slightly into the cap on some originals..So either way is correct.I usually leave a little extra space(especially if I'm building the gun in the winter)between the two in case the wood expands during humid weather.

Mitch Yates

[pushboater]

Bob, I've never poured a muzzle cap but I'd like to welcome you to the forum and wish you good luck on your half stock project. You've come to the right place if you want to learn to build American Longrifles. Again, good luck.

Capt. David

[KLMoors]

I've only done a couple of those, but I leave the rib a hair short of the cap.

Welcome!

[blaksmth]

 I like to cast the cap over a little of the rib if there is not a rivet or screw right at the bottom, each to their own

[woodburner]

Bob, welcome to where the action is   Tim

[Bob]

Thanks for the information and welcome!