Anyone have updates on this. Saw it mentioned back on the Scout site. If this would work with a TL3, I'd have to figure out how to work enough overtime and not piss off the wife...too much.
WTO Switchlug
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Did it already in last 30 days. .223 barrel shoots great and repeatable. Have yet to work up load for 6x47L.
From the product page on WTO's site: https://westtexordnance.com/switchlug/
"...but is adaptable to many other custom actions that use a single or double pinned recoil lug system with the lug pin holes located .600″ from the barrel thread shank centerline." It's intended for Remington 700 based actions. Give them a call and see what they say about the Mausingfield?
I had them put it on the 6.5CM rifle they just built for me - certainly doesn't seem to affect accuracy any. I only have one barrel for it right now, though, so I don't have any experience switching them back and forth. My intention is to buy another bolt, barrel, and mags to have a .223 trainer option on the same stock and optics.
"...but is adaptable to many other custom actions that use a single or double pinned recoil lug system with the lug pin holes located .600″ from the barrel thread shank centerline." It's intended for Remington 700 based actions. Give them a call and see what they say about the Mausingfield?
I had them put it on the 6.5CM rifle they just built for me - certainly doesn't seem to affect accuracy any. I only have one barrel for it right now, though, so I don't have any experience switching them back and forth. My intention is to buy another bolt, barrel, and mags to have a .223 trainer option on the same stock and optics.
Their site says these can be "retrofitted" for use with Bighorn TL actions. This would be the cats ass on a TL3 from PVA. My dream rifle!
Would you be able to run both long action and short action calibers through this?
Covert is as Covert does.
Plenty of good feedback on the scout site.
Covert is as Covert does.
Plenty of good feedback on the scout site.
While it is easier for it to work with a pinned lug action, it can be used on the TL3 as well as Defiance Deviant actions, both of which have integral lugs. IDK about Mausingfield, I didn't ask about those, but I don't see why not. You may want to ask them to confirm.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but if you send it in to em', they'll essentially pin the switchlug to the integral lug. It works just fine, and I've been looking into doing this.
The main issue arises when you start looking for a stock/chassis. VERY few chassis allow for a x2 thick recoil lug that is essentially going to be about .60 inches thick. I've asked MPA, and XLR, and they told me they couldn't due to the design of their chassis. Perhaps there's one out there that would work, but idk.
The only solution I am currently aware of is to use a traditional bedded stock, such as a Manners or McMillan. In addition to that, I've called Manners on the subject, and they told me that they could also probably modify their mini-chassis to work with the TL3+switchlug too, so that's another option. I personally prefer the mini chassis route.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but if you send it in to em', they'll essentially pin the switchlug to the integral lug. It works just fine, and I've been looking into doing this.
The main issue arises when you start looking for a stock/chassis. VERY few chassis allow for a x2 thick recoil lug that is essentially going to be about .60 inches thick. I've asked MPA, and XLR, and they told me they couldn't due to the design of their chassis. Perhaps there's one out there that would work, but idk.
The only solution I am currently aware of is to use a traditional bedded stock, such as a Manners or McMillan. In addition to that, I've called Manners on the subject, and they told me that they could also probably modify their mini-chassis to work with the TL3+switchlug too, so that's another option. I personally prefer the mini chassis route.
I was going to call them on this. Thanks for the info.
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I actually prefer the traditional stocks like Manners and McMillan. So that works for me. I believe I may call Tom on Monday and pick his brain on the issue. I'll update everyone when I get some info.
So to answer my question above, Clayton of WTO wrote back and said that these should have no mechanical issues working with the Mausingfield. Also to confirm, you, as he said, can switch barrels much in the same way you would an AIAT barrel, provided you have an inch pound torque wrench.
Makes me excited as I'd love the option of having a 30" palma barrel handy.
Makes me excited as I'd love the option of having a 30" palma barrel handy.
Great to hear!
It's like getting an AI rifle, but without having to stick with just one stock/chassis, and costs half the price! I'm more and more interested in a TL3 + Switchlug with each passing week lol.
What would be the best route for a Manners PRS 2 stock with the mini chassis. Should I call to place my order with Manners and give them my build idea. Or hit up west texas ordnance and explain my ideas. This is the most "complicated" build I have tried to put together and dont want to waste the builders time. Thanks for the help.
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It would probably be best to call and ask them this question. My assumption (assuming you will be assembling it yourself) is that it would be most time efficient to go ahead and order the stock because Manners has quite a wait time right now. I would get in line for it first, then you can make changes if need be up until they actually start working on YOUR stock, and in the meantime, you can have WTO fix your action up and get it ready for the stock when the stock is actually done. The wait time for WTO won't be as long as the stock, so that work can be done while waiting for the stock.
But like I said, I'd call em' both first, get an idea of the wait times and what exactly you plan to do, remember to tell Manners that you are going to be using the Switchlug, and if your chosen action has an integral lug, you are going to need a BIIIG (like over half an inch) recoil lug, so ensure that they can do that for ya!
I spoke to the folks at Manners the other day. They said it would be no problem to do but asked to have the barreled action in hand so they could ensure a proper inlet.
Thanks for the info everyone. Love starting new projects.
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