Kibler's Longrifles Knowledge Base

Is it a problem if the buttplate hangs over the wood slightly at the bottom of the stock?

A slight overhang at the bottom, or toe, of the stock does not make much practical difference and is something seen on original guns as well, often from wood shrinkage over time.

Category: Building & FinishingTopics: Buttplate|Fitting|Video Transcript

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