[ElWoodTroll]

I've been dreading this part but it's not turning out to bad. The transistions from the lock housing to the forend on the sides should be symetrical. I started by locating the forward point and cutting a groove straight across the stock on both sides with a half round rifler (normally my left thumb would be where the arrow is located, guiding the rifler). Then I started working back cutting in the contour. I don't intend for these comments to be the start of a tutorial but if you've worked with walnut or redwood you know what a pain it can be cutting through transitions with a knife or gouge. The rifler worked really well for this purpose and I didn't have any problem with the wood tearing or splitting.

[RoadKingMN]

As the woods in Minnesota filled with more and more hunters I stopped rifle season hunting. I now only hunt deer during the muzzle loader season. The woods are almost empty during that time. Like the connection to the past using a sidelock firearm with fixed iron sights. It sure is a challenge. Elwood don't forget the hole for the pin that attaches the barrel to the stock.

[ElWoodTroll]

Originally Posted by RoadKingMN

....... Elwood don't forget the hole for the pin that attaches the barrel to the stock.

I would have!Thanks RK. Well I poked a hole in it and have been cleening up with a small dowell wrapped with sandpaper.

[Ashbys]

Elwood,

Nice barrel fit . I hope your going to add a protector plate for the pin. I think you can still get them from Dixie gun works for a couple of dollars in brass, but they sure will save that great work from damage caused by recoil.

Ash

[ElWoodTroll]

And slippery screw drivers also. Brass would be nice what about hard wood. would that work

[Ashbys]

Elwood ,

I don't think I would trust the wood alone. A 50 cal depending on the load can really put some stress on that pin.

Anyway you choice =)
but here is a link for wedgeplate inlay from Dixie guns . They sell the plate at $2.50 on line and will ship anywhere.
http://www.dixiegunworks.com/default...=22_96_202_206

They offer some other nice inlays in silver and brass , you might like as well . Nice site just to look around in .



Ash

[ElWoodTroll]

That ain't bad,, I give $6 for a brass wedge at Cabellas tonight. I guess I can squeek another $2. I ordered a buttplate frome them too good prices

[Smee]

Nice job so far!!! I sure want to see it when your done. You've got the grain going through the wrist just right. Can we see the tools you used to do this?

Rich

[ElWoodTroll]

Originally Posted by Smee

... Can we see the tools you used to do this?
Rich

Sure thing Rich. I'll put some pics together with a short description when I get back home tonight.

[Ashbys]

Oh , Elwood

I also suggest when you test fire it, that you do not use a life round on the first firing. After your sure your cap and hammer are in alinement and your getting ready to make that first load, if you use a live round and there is any issue you could have a real problem.

One thing I use to do was use a 120 grain load and then pack cream of wheat as the bullet. ( no wadding necessary) This will give a fairly safe test , for pressure , but also give a safety margin, it doesn't come up to the live load , but it will give a flash burn and recoil, that can show any crack that might be hidden in the grain of the wood, before you do the live load.


Ash