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Post by willyp on Dec 25, 2017 2:01:02 GMT -5
Why are the stocks on Flint locks shaped like a half moon on the butt end ?
I sold my Lyman Great Plains because i just didn't like that part of it .
I had even thought of cutting it off to flatten it like a regular stock but i didn't want to ruin the value of the gun !
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Post by bushmaster on Dec 25, 2017 11:26:06 GMT -5
I kind of like my 1/2 moon butt plate. Fits perfect on the shoulder and it looks great!
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Post by dennyf on Dec 25, 2017 16:34:09 GMT -5
That was "the style" back in the day, is why.
Both my M94 amd M92 have that type of butt. So does my old T/C Hawken flinter.
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Post by davet on Dec 25, 2017 21:28:36 GMT -5
My T\C Hawken has always been fine. I have all of the components to build a Lehman style flinter. The butt plate on a Lehman is shown in the pic below. (The pic is not a build by me)  |
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Post by Loggy on Dec 25, 2017 22:27:57 GMT -5
The "half moon" stock butts started to evolve during the 18th century when many of the colonials were shooting short range "on the run" resting butt on upper arm vs shoulder where the curvature fit best. My Brad Emig built (Cabin Creek)PA Mountain Rifle has a semi-half moon butt.  |
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Post by willyp on Dec 26, 2017 2:28:57 GMT -5
Thank you Loggy . Now i know the reason for it !
By "Short range " does it mean aiming more towards the ground ?
So then the rear of the stock was like a pivot point and it would hook in to there ?
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Post by davet on Dec 26, 2017 6:32:02 GMT -5
The measurement of "Drop at heel" on the rifle(s) help the shooter's rifle "fit" so that little head and\or shoulder movement is needed when mounting the rifle to shoot. If the drop is proper for the shooter, a simple head lean should line up the eye right down the sight line of the firearm. FWIW, I had my O\U shotgun stock fitted with a Graco adjustable comb and butt pad. I have it adjusted so the shotgun "fits" me like a glove. OTOH.....it still doesn't cure all of my "oops" I missed again shots!! But it has helped with my skeet scores!!  |
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Post by Loggy on Dec 26, 2017 8:49:18 GMT -5
Thank you Loggy . Now i know the reason for it ! By "Short range " does it mean aiming more towards the ground ? So then the rear of the stock was like a pivot point and it would hook in to there ? Your welcome Willy. Short range likely would include those quick snap shots where gun could be fired off upper arm faster than shoulering. |
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Post by fleroo on Dec 26, 2017 9:56:49 GMT -5
I'm with you Willy. I have Lyman GPR, and that curved stock is DEEP. I don't care for it. The fit is uncomfortable and makes the gun unwieldy at best. Bought it cuz I got a good buy on it. I have two Lyman Deerstalkers. I prefer to hunt with them.
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