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Does anyone have experience purchasing McFarland buttplates from this source? https://riflemax.com/

I'm assuming this is the actual manufacturer; however, Samurai LLC doesn't sound very American. I really like the shape and build of these. Brownells previously carried them; however, they've indicated them as "out of stock" for years.

In this old thread (https://www.doublegunshop.com/forum...rds=mcfarland&Search=true#Post243433) Steven Dodd Hughes speaks highly of the McFarlands. Any input is appreciated!

They look suspiciously like they are cast, including the checkering. If true, I question the price. However, the screws look "turned" and the price for them doesn't seem out of line.
Mike

I have, believe they are cast, very high quality. Just call Max McFarland and ask. About the only thing around anymore unless you have a source for older buttplates which might cost as much or more.

I believe Glenn Fewless was making similar buttplates. I don't know if he still does.

They show as being in Grand Junction, CO. But I have not dealt with them.

I just installed one on a rifle, smooth plate, no checkering and it does not appear to be cast.

I have a huge pile of vintage buttplates bought at auction in the UK if anyone cannot find what they need, I may be able to help. Some are new old stock, others used.

Cast parts often change color with time after bluing. You might want to rust blue them instead.

Stan McFarland was a very good friend for many years. I visited his shop many times and saw the form he used to press the butplates. Don't remember about the checkering but seems like his son Max was doing that for a time.

His son Max continues the butplates.