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Offline far55

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Schryer Buttplate
« on: July 18, 2018, 04:08:53 AM »
Can anyone recommend an appropriate but slightly larger buttplate than the Reeves Goering #8 ? I looked at this buttplate at the winter show at Lewisburg, and it seemed a bit small for his earlier rifles. The #12 trigger guard is from the same rifle as the buttplate, I assume ?  Thank you, Roland

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Re: Schryer Buttplate
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2018, 06:39:34 AM »
Roland is there a particular rifle that you  are referencing. That probably will get more responses. Tim

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Re: Schryer Buttplate
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2018, 05:07:33 AM »
Sorry it took so long to get back, I just got some spare time to look up some examples: RCA #94 and 95. Both of these are early, in the 2" x 5" range, not a lot of curve. In the Schreyer Sr. and Jr. book: #10 and 11. Also the guards on these have a fairly straight rail that stands away from the wrist. Any suggestions on these ?
Thanks, Roland

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Re: Schryer Buttplate
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2018, 06:08:00 AM »
Roland there are buttplates st Muzzleloader Builders Supply that I think would work for you go to their site and peruse the buttplates. Don't  be afraid to call the suppliers and ask for advice. Ryan at MBS is a rifle builder and could probably assist you in getting the right BP and TG. I usually have to tweak  and refine hardware to get close to the original BP and TG. Tim

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Re: Schryer Buttplate
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2018, 04:37:03 AM »
Thank you, I will check them out. Roland