Recoil Lugs and Bottom Metal

Buster Hindend

Buster Hindend

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I'm in the process of a new build. It will be on a Remington 700 action. I have been reading a lot about recoil lugs and bottom metal. I do not want a detachable magazine, instead I want a hinged floor plate (BDL).

What are some good products to consider?
 
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Badger Ordnance bottom metal at Brownnells, nice. Your barrel maker will lap you bolt head and set your lug. He can glass bed your action or buy an HS stock. I like Choate stocks, save a little money to spend on your scope. Have fun with you new build.
 
Originally Posted By: Buster HindendI'm in the process of a new build. It will be on a Remington 700 action. I have been reading a lot about recoil lugs and bottom metal. I do not want a detachable magazine, instead I want a hinged floor plate (BDL).

What are some good products to consider?

I am also into a new build and wanted a hinged floor plate, call Dave Kiff at PT&G. $89 for aluminum bld hinged floor plate. I have recieved mine and it is very nice. I am getting it cerakoted so it will finish real well. He also has ones that already have a nice finish on them
 
Originally Posted By: willy1947Badger Ordnance bottom metal at Brownnells, nice. Your barrel maker will lap you bolt head and set your lug. He can glass bed your action or buy an HS stock. I like Choate stocks, save a little money to spend on your scope. Have fun with you new build.

How do you figure the barrel maker will do the work ?
 
Originally Posted By: Tim NeitzkeRob , are the PT&G solid alum ?
I've not seen one in person. I hear they are nice.
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Brad, so what's the project gonna be ?


Tim, this is the 243AI that I have had on order since the fall.

This is not the build I was talking to you about. However, after talking to you and a few others my next build will be a 223AI. I am still researching for it. I plan on ordering it sometime this summer if all goes well.
 
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Originally Posted By: Buster Hindend
Tim Neitzke said:
However, after talking to you and a few others my next build will be a 223AI.

Drop the 20VT Idea? Thats what I was hoping you would do next lol.

But I can see where the 223ack would be alotta fun too
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Originally Posted By: getfoxyOriginally Posted By: Buster Hindend
Tim Neitzke said:
However, after talking to you and a few others my next build will be a 223AI.

Drop the 20VT Idea? Thats what I was hoping you would do next lol.

But I can see where the 223ack would be alotta fun too


Not give up on 20VT may put it farther down the line. LOL
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An aftermarket or ground recoil lug means nothing if the action hasn't been trued. You need the surfaces, all surfaces, as true as can be. The barrel shoulder should be square during the chambering process, if done right.
 
Originally Posted By: StobAn aftermarket or ground recoil lug means nothing if the action hasn't been trued. You need the surfaces, all surfaces, as true as can be. The barrel shoulder should be square during the chambering process, if done right.

True,but this aint our first rodeo.
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Just curious how many people on here have broke Factory Remington bottom metal???

I'm sure PTG & others makes a better hinge, but it's not going to make your rifle shoot better... Spend the extra money on trigger time.
 
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