Kevin I am just back from your state. Did some boar, goat and axis deer hunting while there. I am in the process of restoring an Adams & Co .577 BPE Jones underlever hammergun. I've had it put back on face and had the butt cut off behind the checkering and a new one installed. It had 3 7/8" drop at heel. It now has 2 1/4". I have just bought the dies and a new press that will take the larger dies. It should be shooting before long. Good luck.