Kibler SMR Toe Plate Recommendations

[WBNovak]

What would you guys recommend for a 2" toe plate for this rife?

Thanks!

 

[longcruise]

A piece of sheet metal about 3/32" or so.

 

[WBNovak]

A piece of sheet metal about 3/32" or so.

Too easy. Thanks

 

[appalichian hunter]

Bone or perhaps antler.

 

[James Kibler]

3/32" is way to thick to be remotely traditional. I would go with something in the .030-.040" thick range. We have material for this. Give us a call and we can send you a piece.

Jim

 

[user 34300]

Be very careful at the end where the wood meets the butplate. It is very thin and if the grain is not running perfect it will break off when you are working on it.

 

[Robin Henderson]

Similar to one from an original Whitson SMR.

 

[Eric Krewson]

I went with this one, probably not correct for this rifle but I liked it.

 

[Mgbruch]

My personal preference is a longer toe plate. Given that the butt plate has a deep crescent, and a longer run on top, I think a longer toe plate just gives the gun better symmetry in that area. That toe can be pretty fragile, so I like to keep the rear most screw a little forward. The material for this toe plate is just under 1/16". It's about .050. If you do a simple squared off toe plate, a rasp, a sharp chisel, and some patience will do the job just fine.

 

[wiscoaster]

I made one from bar stock similar to @Mgbruch and though it was a lot of elbow grease work, turned out well.

 

[ppb]

... .050" stock - the little copper heart covers one too many screw holes...