Gunsmithing Re-Knobbing

[slothlacrosse]

I thought I'd try something other than a Badger bolt knob, and well... I don't like it nearly as much as I thought I would.

Is there anyone out there who can "re-knob" by 300 WM with a Badger Ordnance knob?

 

[MTETM]

Re: Re-Knobbing

Unscrew the current knob and screw a Badger back on. Should be 5/16 24 threads. If it has a bit of lock tight on the threads, heat the bolt knob to help release it..

Good Luck

 

[EXTREMEPREJUDICE]

Re: Re-Knobbing

You've gotten advice for a simple fix but if for some reason that won't work just do a search here and you'll find at least three smiths that can do it for you, with feedback from members, etc.

 

[Straight Shooter]

Re: Re-Knobbing

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MTETM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Unscrew the current knob and screw a Badger back on. Should be 5/16 24 threads. If it has a bit of lock tight on the threads, heat the bolt knob to help release it..

Good Luck </div></div>

There you go, giving away all our trade secrets.

 

[slothlacrosse]

Re: Re-Knobbing

Yeah. I moved to the city so all of my fun torches, vices, tools, etc. are gone. I have no way to heat, twist, bend, or do anything. I had to pay someone to change my oil the other day!

 

[Straight Shooter]

Re: Re-Knobbing

No pliers no problem. I would just wrap a rubber band around it for a good grip and see if it will spin off first.

Plan "B"
You have a stove in your kitchen I hope. Touch the end of your current knob to the burner till it reaches 400 degrees will disolve red loctite if there is any. Then grab it with a rag and spin it off.

Plan "C"
Time to meet the neighbors. There must be a motorhead around somewhere that would be happy to help out with his tools.

 

[Keith Johns]

Re: Re-Knobbing

Some companies may not want to take it in because its already threaded. Hopefully it is 5/16x24 and can be made to look good with a Badger on it.


If its one of mine, it's not threaded 5/16x24

If it's not one of mine, have you considered one? I can cut off your threaded portion and install one of ours using the 10-32 stud method.
Works great, and you have multiple knob choices.

 

[slothlacrosse]

Re: Re-Knobbing

Allow me to rephrase the question.

I don't like the bolt knob on my rifle as much as a Badger. Who should I send it to and how much money should I send?

 

[Keith Johns]

Re: Re-Knobbing

People need to know how its currently threaded. That dictates whether they can/want to do it.

Send it to GAP with $95.
They'll either send it back done, or send it back without touching it because someone else did a hack thread job on it that is not easily fixable.


You might also have someone like Hooper(I think) weld in a TacOps stud and screw on a TacOps knob. They're the same as Badger.

 

[A10XRIFLE]

Re: Re-Knobbing

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Keith at PCR</div><div class="ubbcode-body">People need to know how its currently threaded. That dictates whether they can/want to do it.

Send it to GAP with $95.
They'll either send it back done, or send it back without touching it because someone else did a hack thread job on it that is not easily fixable.


You might also have someone like Hooper(I think) weld in a TacOps stud and screw on a TacOps knob. They're the same as Badger.
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Keith we dont charge $95 to unscrew a knob and screw on another. Dont speak for GAP!

 

[Keith Johns]

Re: Re-Knobbing

Im sorry he asked where to and how much for a Badger knob install.(without giving some vital info a smith would need to know(about the threading))

You are right. Sincerely, sorry.

 

[Chabrone]

Re: Re-Knobbing

Yeah Keith, dont give a competitor a shout out. No good deed goes unpunished.

 

[Hooper]

Re: Re-Knobbing

edited to add:
Send it in for either knob for the same price shown below.

There is another option. I can send you a new knob that is more of a "Hunter" profile for $25.

Or send it to us and it will be returned with the new knob for $35.

All you need is a vise, harbor freight heat gun and a rawhide leather glove.

Here is a pic of the smaller knob compared to the std ole tactical: