Gunsmithing 1.350" recoil lug
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Re: 1.350" recoil lug
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=26369/Product/REMINGTON-700-OVERSIZED-RECOIL-LUG
Brownell's calls the OD at 1.3, but if you can honestly eyeball .025" on either side then you belong in a machine shop, grinding gears by hand.
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=26369/Product/REMINGTON-700-OVERSIZED-RECOIL-LUG
Brownell's calls the OD at 1.3, but if you can honestly eyeball .025" on either side then you belong in a machine shop, grinding gears by hand.
Re: 1.350" recoil lug
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hink</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Brownell's calls the OD at 1.3, but if you can honestly eyeball .025" on either side then you belong in a machine shop, grinding gears by hand. </div></div>
A 0.025" step would be immediately obvious. The human eye is very good at seeing this sort of step, as anyone who has successfully used iron sights can attest (this sort of mis-alignment with a sight radius of 18" would result in a 5 MOA error).
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hink</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Brownell's calls the OD at 1.3, but if you can honestly eyeball .025" on either side then you belong in a machine shop, grinding gears by hand. </div></div>
A 0.025" step would be immediately obvious. The human eye is very good at seeing this sort of step, as anyone who has successfully used iron sights can attest (this sort of mis-alignment with a sight radius of 18" would result in a 5 MOA error).
Re: 1.350" recoil lug
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DocEd</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A step Yes. .025" in outside dia. on a recoil lug, No. </div></div>
you would definatly notice that .025" difference in radius when it was flushed up against the receiver face.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DocEd</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A step Yes. .025" in outside dia. on a recoil lug, No. </div></div>
you would definatly notice that .025" difference in radius when it was flushed up against the receiver face.
Re: 1.350" recoil lug
Chad, what do you use on your builds that utilize a bbl with a major diameter of 1.350"? If I have a lug of unequal size pinned between a 1.350" receiver and a 1.350" bbl it's going to stick out like a sore thumb.
Chad, what do you use on your builds that utilize a bbl with a major diameter of 1.350"? If I have a lug of unequal size pinned between a 1.350" receiver and a 1.350" bbl it's going to stick out like a sore thumb.
Re: 1.350" recoil lug
On every "hawg" barrel we've done so far we've had a 1.400+ OD receiver. Big actions like this often come with their own appropriately sized lug. Least that's been our experience.
If you can't source one from the action manufacturer it'll likely have to be made from scratch. We can do it but it won't be exactly affordable.
At this point, your likely "most affordable" option would be to just buzz the barrel between centers and knock the cylinder OD down to 1.300". I realize this defeats the purpose of the larger barrel to some degree, but the gun will never know the difference. It'll shoot just fine.
Good luck and let us know if we can help.
C.
On every "hawg" barrel we've done so far we've had a 1.400+ OD receiver. Big actions like this often come with their own appropriately sized lug. Least that's been our experience.
If you can't source one from the action manufacturer it'll likely have to be made from scratch. We can do it but it won't be exactly affordable.
At this point, your likely "most affordable" option would be to just buzz the barrel between centers and knock the cylinder OD down to 1.300". I realize this defeats the purpose of the larger barrel to some degree, but the gun will never know the difference. It'll shoot just fine.
Good luck and let us know if we can help.
C.
Re: 1.350" recoil lug
That option had been discussed. It looks like we'll just buzz the bbl down a little. Thanks.
That option had been discussed. It looks like we'll just buzz the bbl down a little. Thanks.
Re: 1.350" recoil lug
The lugs I make are 1.350" (and .275" thick). I've always disliked the step from receiver to lug, so my lugs match my receiver (and I use the same lug on Remington based builds). Let me know how many you need....I have plenty....
The lugs I make are 1.350" (and .275" thick). I've always disliked the step from receiver to lug, so my lugs match my receiver (and I use the same lug on Remington based builds). Let me know how many you need....I have plenty....
Re: 1.350" recoil lug
I knew someone had to have the same issue with the step as I do! Ill contact you tomorrow to get some coming.
I knew someone had to have the same issue with the step as I do! Ill contact you tomorrow to get some coming.
Re: 1.350" recoil lug
Actually, I'm flying home from St. Louis tomorrow. Give me a call at the shop on Monday (406-892-1850) and I'll get you squared away.
Actually, I'm flying home from St. Louis tomorrow. Give me a call at the shop on Monday (406-892-1850) and I'll get you squared away.
Re: 1.350" recoil lug
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SnkBit</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Blackops, youre over your pm limit. </div></div>
I keep meaning to fix that....Probably a weekend project....I'll shoot you a PM....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SnkBit</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Blackops, youre over your pm limit. </div></div>
I keep meaning to fix that....Probably a weekend project....I'll shoot you a PM....
Re: 1.350" recoil lug
Thanks for the fast response and great service. Blackops is GTG in my book.
Thanks for the fast response and great service. Blackops is GTG in my book.
Re: 1.350" recoil lug
Jason,
The lugs are packed up and going out via USPS Priority tomorrow. Let me know if you have any questions when you get them.
BTW, the two pin holes in the lug are on .4278" centers. If you need to put holes in your receiver face, give me a call and I'll walk you through it.
Jason,
The lugs are packed up and going out via USPS Priority tomorrow. Let me know if you have any questions when you get them.
BTW, the two pin holes in the lug are on .4278" centers. If you need to put holes in your receiver face, give me a call and I'll walk you through it.
