To Knob it or Not

[reewik]

I am thinking a new knob for my rifle?

As requested:

So far I have taken a bone stock Remington SPS Tactical 20" .308 and added the following:

Mcmillan A-5 stock
Badger Ordnance 20 MOA rail
Badger Ordnance M40A3 30mm rings
Leupold MK4 6.5-20x scope
Atlas Bipod (being built so not pictured above)
Pre 1986 trigger set to 2.5lb (not pictured, just put it in this am 10/8)
Tac ops stock pack.

 

[Jester8]

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Much easier in my opinion to manipulate the bolt, even with gloves....

 

[YAOG]

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Is there something your old knob doesn't do?

 

[kwild]

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After you have used one the old one feels pretty small. Almost feels like going from a centerfire to a .22 bolt action. Real nice to use with gloves.

 

[deadly0311]

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there isnt a need for them, but its your rifle. the regular old bolt knob works just fine for me IMHO

 

[BasraBoy]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwild</div><div class="ubbcode-body">After you have used one the old one feels pretty small.</div></div>

That's exactly what my wife said to me about her first husband's knob when we got together!

 

[Lucks]

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Now that's funny!

 

[deadly0311]

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hey Lucks how bout a post with your new stick?

 

[Greg Langelius *]

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Maybe it's just me, but factory bolt knobs seem to work just fine...

 

[hatidua]

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I took four rifles to the range yesterday and the first three that I shot had Badger knobs on them. The fourth didn't. After using the ones with the Badger knobs, the fourth felt like I was trying to pick up BB's off a table.

 

[trobertson5-0]

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I prefer the stock Remington,I have a couple extended ones but still like the feel of the old style. Also they don't get caught on clothing,door jambs,car doors,seatbelts and anything else the extended bolt knobs seem to do.

Seems the game guns all have them and very few buisness rifles(M24,M40a3,Remington PSS,Remington LTR) do,take that for what it's worth. TJR

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

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its a tool enhancement........have a need ?....then its worth the investment

 

[JamieD]

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The way I work the bolt especially for fast follow up shots or a multi shot timed event, I like them. It's all in what you get used to and like I guess.

Here are some pics of one being done with Randy's knob Bolt knob install scroll down about half way. I like his the best so far.

JamieD

Big Bad Wolf Productions

 

[awp762]

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I have knobs installed on all of my rifles. I just received a new r700 & will have one installed asap. Just not used to the regular knobs for fast follow up shots. Besides using a regular knob with gloves in the middle of the northern winter stinks.

 

[bsp212]

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Field gun - no.

Comp gun - sure, why not.

They snag on everything you can find to snag them on and take up valuable space in your safe. However, they do make the bolt easier to manipulate and provide extra leverage to extract a tight case.

 

[head2h2o]

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Absolutely, go ahead and round out the total tactical look.

 

[Phylodog]

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I have two with them and one without. Decided to try my latest build without one and I've decided that I prefer them.

 

[badred6]

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Its all personal preference. I would do it

 

[mdmp5]

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No brainer dude. You will love the knob. I had both my 700 and my FN knobbed up. It looks totally badass, and makes cycling the bolt a pleasure.

 

[mdmp5]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: reewik</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am thinking a new knob for my rifle?

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Can you provide us with a description of this rifle? (Make, stock, rail, rings, glass, etc.) Looks nice.

 

[reewik]

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Added info at the top as requested... i have an idea... post yours so I can see them!

 

[BHP9]

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Is there something wrong with the knob behind the rifle?

Just joshing.

Very nice shooter.

Yes good mod.

 

[TomS308]

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Didn`t your mother ever tell you.. if you play with your knob, you`ll go blind.. LOL

 

[Graham]

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Extended bolt knobs make rifles extra-snipery.

 

[JCH]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: reewik</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Added info at the top as requested... i have an idea... post yours so I can see them!</div></div>

ever thought of a KMW knob? I like them better than the badger.

 

[Graham]

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I admit to having a KMW knob (which I keep well-covered

). And I do like it.

 

[DBrace]

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My vote is no b/c you had to ask others if it was okay to put a badger knob on your rifle.

You have to make your rifle how you want it to be. Not how others want your rifle to be.

 

[mdmp5]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: reewik</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Added info at the top as requested... i have an idea... post yours so I can see them!</div></div>

This is the only pic of the SPR I have on my mac right now; IMO the rifle still looks badass with the knob in this mediocre pic, and my girl digs it too

. It is being worked on at CDi Precision right now (having AI bottom metal installed), so when I get it back, I will post a better one. I will post my 700 .300WM tomorrow after I take a pic.

 

[reewik]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: D Brace</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My vote is no b/c you had to ask others if it was okay to put a badger knob on your rifle.

You have to make your rifle how you want it to be. Not how others want your rifle to be. </div></div>

I really do not care how others want it to be and I am sorry some understood it that way. Trust me I built this rifle the way I want it. I guess what I should have asked is do you like your oversized BOLT knobs and why. Many of the folks on here have given me their experiences which is exactly what I was looking for. Again sorry for not being clear in the beginning.

 

[reewik]

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I have decided to hold off at this time. I will revisit the knob at a later date. Thanks for all the wonderful and informative replies.

 

[mdmp5]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: reewik</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have decided to hold off at this time. I will revisit the knob at a later date. Thanks for all the wonderful and informative replies. </div></div>

 

[reewik]

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No need for a frown.. I just have some other priorities right now. I just dropped quite a bit into the gun so to give myself something to look forward to I am going to wait. I love the look of the knob!!! I just want it done right and I like to shoot so I do not want to send off the bolt right now. So I will wait till the weather stinks and send it off to be done.

 

[mdmp5]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: reewik</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No need for a frown.. I just have some other priorities right now. I just dropped quite a bit into the gun so to give myself something to look forward to I am going to wait. I love the look of the knob!!! I just want it done right and I like to shoot. So I will waite till the weather sticks and send it off to be done. </div></div>

 

[DBrace]

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By they way, it looks like you have built yourself a very nice stick. I am planning on building something similar very soon. Didn't mean to come across rash. I was just saying that it is your gun. Congrats on the nice build. Looks good. -dan

 

[firefighter6co6]

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The knob is great when you use gloves. You will see the difference in the winter.

 

[montyb]

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do you guys really shoot with gloves on?

 

[reewik]

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I usually just shoot with clothes on.. I have a hard time wearing just groves.

 

[kwild]

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Last few times I was out I was using gloves. Getting chilly this time of year here.

 

[Jakerz]

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I would do it... shipped mine to GAP last week

I just like the way it looks, and if it makes it easier then thats great also!

Nice rifle btw
Jake

 

[mdmp5]

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Reewik, here is a better pic of my Rem 700 .300WM with the sweet ass knob:

You like it or no?

 

[reewik]

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Is it just me or is it on crooked... I do like though either way.

 

[TOP PREDATOR]

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it appears you went far to put tactical enhancements into it already, no knob on that thing would seem out of place.

the knob is functional anyway, and looks like you have invested $ into the rest of the setup, why sell it short a few more bucks and not get a knob?

it may look or be crooked is comparison to others, but it may be hooked that way to either get a better grip when manipulating the bolt, or put it more convienantly positioned to the trigger, or both.

 

[montyb]

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-12*F and no cycling issues,but bolt knob as a fasion statement is a personal thing

 

[reewik]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1sikpupi</div><div class="ubbcode-body">-12*F and no cycling issues,but bolt knob as a fasion statement is a personal thing

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Nice gun!

 

[jeffersonv]

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I like them IF they don't interfere with my trigger hand position.
I especially like them for rifles I reload for as that can get a little sticky when experimenting.