I am in the midst of building a rifle on a savage action. I've got the rifle apart and was wondering about the recoil lugs. Is it really required to get a new competition recoil lug or does the factory one do fine? Has anybody used the factory recoil lug on their custom rifle?? Just wondering if I should spend the extra dough and get a "competition" recoil lug.
Question about recoil lugs for the savage builders
- Thread starter Jeromeo
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I used the stock recoil lug on mine when I put on a new barrel, and I had a competition one at the time too, I was just being lazy and didnt feel like having to dremel out the bedding and re-bed it. not sure if it made any difference, the rifle shoots good if that means anything. and the competition lug makes a good paperweight on the shelf
My oppinion is that if the floating bolt head negates the necessisity to true the action then it also negates the need for a custom lug. If you fully bed the recoil lug, ie. no air gap, then possibly they are not necessary, especially on lighter calibers.
Having said that if I had not already paid for 3 SSS recoil lugs of which I have no idea when I will recieve, I would get some from Shaun at NorthShore Barrels. His look pretty good.
I am not an expert, just giving an oppinion.
Having said that if I had not already paid for 3 SSS recoil lugs of which I have no idea when I will recieve, I would get some from Shaun at NorthShore Barrels. His look pretty good.
I am not an expert, just giving an oppinion.
- Location
- Virden, MB
I've never had a problem with factory lugs. I'm all for saving cash.
that said I've always bought the SSS lugs just for piece of mind, so my opinion is invalid.
that said I've always bought the SSS lugs just for piece of mind, so my opinion is invalid.
Mystic Precision
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Summerland, BC
Both ways work. I am in the work up process to have some manf in Canada.
These will be SS 1/4" thick in standard shank and large shank.
Will let everyone know when they are ready to go.
Jerry
These will be SS 1/4" thick in standard shank and large shank.
Will let everyone know when they are ready to go.
Jerry
gunrunner8
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Kamloops, B.C.
First start sanding the lug on 320 grade sand paper backed by something flat like steel plate or pane of glas, after cleaning it up measure the lug in 3 or 4 places with micrometer as far away from each nother as possible, if the total difference is any more than .002" (that's my own standard) buy the competition kind and have a piece of mind. Bent, croocked and uneven lugs belong in the garbage. My 2c.
That's great news. We need more Canadian companies. Jerry, have you noticed any differences in accuracy at all between the two lugs?
Mystic Precision
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Summerland, BC
NO, the only benefit (or piece of mind) is if you hang a long heavy barrel.
the thicker lug will certainly be less prone to bending.
With all the steps done in putting together a tack driver, the small cost of a lug is simple insurance you don't have a problem
Jerry
the thicker lug will certainly be less prone to bending.
With all the steps done in putting together a tack driver, the small cost of a lug is simple insurance you don't have a problem
Jerry
