I picked up a USED Whitworth stock to use as a pattern. It has about a 3/16" cast off? Is this normal for the Factory Whitworth?

No, it's not. I've had several and have a couple now and none have any cast. Earl

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No, it's not. I've had several and have a couple now and none have any cast. Earl

Well crud!

I am going to un-crud you. Since it is a pattern stock, fix it. Bondo, rasps and sandpaper are all between your desire and the 3/16" cast-off.

Luck,

Stephen

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I am going to un-crud you. Since it is a pattern stock, fix it

That was my plan as soon as I got verification that it was wrong. But I didnT want to fix something that might not have been broken.

I now have (or as soon as the epoxy sets) a Whitworth Factory pattern with NO cast-off.

Would someone please explain cast-off for me.

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Would someone please explain cast-off for me

I believe. Cast-off is the center line of the butt of the stock being to the right(right hand shooter) of the center line of the bore. I believe cast-on for the left hand shooter.

Cast-off is used often in shotguns and maybe double rifles to help the sight picture align

pretty good explanation
http://www.billhanusbirdguns.com/archive08.html

Thanks, that's what I was looking for.