- Location
- Western Manitoba
I am currently playing to assemble a 416 Rem Mag rifle. In days past, I owned a factory Win Model 70 in 375 H&H that had a secondary recoil lug installed on the barrel - underneath, into the stock. My recollection not perfect, but I think that one was set into a slot cut on that barrel, then it was welded - I seem to recall that there was a weld bead visible - pretty sure if I tried that, I would warp or bend this barrel?
So, I am looking for thoughts or ideas how to install a secondary recoil lug? An acquaintance has suggested to install a recoil bar into the stock with epoxy - then there would be a slot cut into the barrel - sort of like a Tikka rifle that he owns. Another acquaintance has suggested to drill and tap into that barrel to fasten a recoil bar. Will a slot cut into the barrel significantly affect the "hoop strength" at that point?
As I understand the point of it - it is to be bearing solidly on the stock, along with the primary recoil lug on the action - to spread out the recoil impulse so as not to split the stock. Maybe I even have that all muddled up?
So, I am looking for thoughts or ideas how to install a secondary recoil lug? An acquaintance has suggested to install a recoil bar into the stock with epoxy - then there would be a slot cut into the barrel - sort of like a Tikka rifle that he owns. Another acquaintance has suggested to drill and tap into that barrel to fasten a recoil bar. Will a slot cut into the barrel significantly affect the "hoop strength" at that point?
As I understand the point of it - it is to be bearing solidly on the stock, along with the primary recoil lug on the action - to spread out the recoil impulse so as not to split the stock. Maybe I even have that all muddled up?