Oops Patch box is a little long

[Thawk]

OK This is a little lehigh .40. (thanks for the plans Eric).  I wanted to try to do my own domed patch box.  Looks like I made it a little long. 








I was thinking that instead of cutting the patchbox into the dome, which would happen if I shortened it to meet the curve of the butt plate, I would notch the butt plate to accept the lid.  Then file the lid to match the curve of the butt plate. 

What are your thoughts on it?

[Thawk]

My pitcures didn't show 
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[D. Taylor Sapergia]

I'd just cut away the brass in the butt plate to inlet the lid.  Then cut away everything that sticks out past the butt plate.  It looks fine to me.

[David Rase]

If you look at the Herman Rupp rifle in the KRA Presidents display DVD you will see that the lid fits into the buttplate exactly as Taylor suggested.
David

[Thawk]

Well that's a relief!.  How often do you get lucky enough to make a mistake that prevents you from making a mistake!  Thank you gentlemen!