WTO SwitchLug
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Hello Boo,
I live about an hour from WTO. They seem like nice guys.
I’d like to throw out there that I can’t see the need for the switch lug, remage, barloc, bugnut, etc.
Get yourself a decent barrel vice and a Bighorn wrench and do it the right and old fashioned way. In the end, you’ll still be modular, but your rifle won’t look like it is stapled together.
Good luck with your build, 6.5x47 and 6 BR are favorites of mine.
I live about an hour from WTO. They seem like nice guys.
I’d like to throw out there that I can’t see the need for the switch lug, remage, barloc, bugnut, etc.
Get yourself a decent barrel vice and a Bighorn wrench and do it the right and old fashioned way. In the end, you’ll still be modular, but your rifle won’t look like it is stapled together.
Good luck with your build, 6.5x47 and 6 BR are favorites of mine.
Originally Posted By: CZ527Hello Boo,
I live about an hour from WTO. They seem like nice guys.
I’d like to throw out there that I can’t see the need for the switch lug, remage, barloc, bugnut, etc.
Get yourself a decent barrel vice and a Bighorn wrench and do it the right and old fashioned way. In the end, you’ll still be modular, but your rifle won’t look like it is stapled together.
Good luck with your build, 6.5x47 and 6 BR are favorites of mine.
Stapled together must be a personal view (which I guess is what I asked for), because when done correctly you can hardly tell it’s even there. I’m not a fan at all of the Remage or bugnut, because I like a shouldered barrel with a simple preset headspace. Then you have the Barlock, which is no longer an option, since it had major issues, and is no longer made.
I live about an hour from WTO. They seem like nice guys.
I’d like to throw out there that I can’t see the need for the switch lug, remage, barloc, bugnut, etc.
Get yourself a decent barrel vice and a Bighorn wrench and do it the right and old fashioned way. In the end, you’ll still be modular, but your rifle won’t look like it is stapled together.
Good luck with your build, 6.5x47 and 6 BR are favorites of mine.
Stapled together must be a personal view (which I guess is what I asked for), because when done correctly you can hardly tell it’s even there. I’m not a fan at all of the Remage or bugnut, because I like a shouldered barrel with a simple preset headspace. Then you have the Barlock, which is no longer an option, since it had major issues, and is no longer made.
AWS
Custom Accessory Maker & Retired PM Staff
To make a truly switch barrel without the need for a gunsmith to fit a shouldered barrel, just fit your barrel the first time and put a set screw in the barrel nut and snug it down and from then on it is like a shouldered barrel. The problem is you then have to remember which action it goes to.
I started with the idea of a switch barrel rig and just picked up actions to go with my barrels as I never had the right barrel on when I wanted the rifle. I have Savages in 222 Rem, 22-204, 6mm-204 and 25-204 and one large boltface in 22-250.
I started with the idea of a switch barrel rig and just picked up actions to go with my barrels as I never had the right barrel on when I wanted the rifle. I have Savages in 222 Rem, 22-204, 6mm-204 and 25-204 and one large boltface in 22-250.
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Originally Posted By: CZ527It is indeed a personal view, though shared by many. I can definitely tell it’s there regardless.
I still can’t say I see the point. I am going to strongly recommend that if you must have multiple barrels, just have them shouldered.
Who is doing your work, by the way?
The WTO SwitchLug uses a shouldered barrel, that’s the whole point. A shouldered barrel with a witness mark, to guarantee perfect headspacing.
I still can’t say I see the point. I am going to strongly recommend that if you must have multiple barrels, just have them shouldered.
Who is doing your work, by the way?
The WTO SwitchLug uses a shouldered barrel, that’s the whole point. A shouldered barrel with a witness mark, to guarantee perfect headspacing.
Originally Posted By: Uncle BooOriginally Posted By: CZ527It is indeed a personal view, though shared by many. I can definitely tell it’s there regardless.
I still can’t say I see the point. I am going to strongly recommend that if you must have multiple barrels, just have them shouldered.
Who is doing your work, by the way?
The WTO SwitchLug uses a shouldered barrel, that’s the whole point. A shouldered barrel with a witness mark, to guarantee perfect headspacing.
I appreciate you answering questions that I did not ask. Good luck with your project. I’m sure it’ll look like a switch lug build when complete. I’m well aware how the system works, but I think you know perfectly well that I meant shouldered against the face of the receiver.
I still can’t say I see the point. I am going to strongly recommend that if you must have multiple barrels, just have them shouldered.
Who is doing your work, by the way?
The WTO SwitchLug uses a shouldered barrel, that’s the whole point. A shouldered barrel with a witness mark, to guarantee perfect headspacing.
I appreciate you answering questions that I did not ask. Good luck with your project. I’m sure it’ll look like a switch lug build when complete. I’m well aware how the system works, but I think you know perfectly well that I meant shouldered against the face of the receiver.
DannoBoone
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Originally Posted By: Uncle BooAnyone have any experience with a WTO SwitchLug? Thinking about a build with one.
Hmmm.....doesn't appear to be a single response from anyone
having EXPERIENCE with it.
As far as appearance, how could it be THAT noticeable with a
one piece scope mount? I am more concerned about accuracy than
appearance, but then, I have several Savage rifles. I digress!
Hmmm.....doesn't appear to be a single response from anyone
having EXPERIENCE with it.
As far as appearance, how could it be THAT noticeable with a
one piece scope mount? I am more concerned about accuracy than
appearance, but then, I have several Savage rifles. I digress!
Originally Posted By: CZ527Originally Posted By: Uncle BooOriginally Posted By: CZ527It is indeed a personal view, though shared by many. I can definitely tell it’s there regardless.
I still can’t say I see the point. I am going to strongly recommend that if you must have multiple barrels, just have them shouldered.
Who is doing your work, by the way?
The WTO SwitchLug uses a shouldered barrel, that’s the whole point. A shouldered barrel with a witness mark, to guarantee perfect headspacing.
I appreciate you answering questions that I did not ask. Good luck with your project. I’m sure it’ll look like a switch lug build when complete. I’m well aware how the system works, but I think you know perfectly well that I meant shouldered against the face of the receiver.
Shouldered against the face of the receiver wouldn’t likely be too accurate, since you would be missing the recoil lug, and at that point, your action screws or trigger would be taking the recoil force.
Dang! You are full of all kind of misinformation, or you just didn’t think it through before you typed.
I still can’t say I see the point. I am going to strongly recommend that if you must have multiple barrels, just have them shouldered.
Who is doing your work, by the way?
The WTO SwitchLug uses a shouldered barrel, that’s the whole point. A shouldered barrel with a witness mark, to guarantee perfect headspacing.
I appreciate you answering questions that I did not ask. Good luck with your project. I’m sure it’ll look like a switch lug build when complete. I’m well aware how the system works, but I think you know perfectly well that I meant shouldered against the face of the receiver.
Shouldered against the face of the receiver wouldn’t likely be too accurate, since you would be missing the recoil lug, and at that point, your action screws or trigger would be taking the recoil force.
Dang! You are full of all kind of misinformation, or you just didn’t think it through before you typed.
Originally Posted By: DannoBooneOriginally Posted By: Uncle BooAnyone have any experience with a WTO SwitchLug? Thinking about a build with one.
Hmmm.....doesn't appear to be a single response from anyone
having EXPERIENCE with it.
As far as appearance, how could it be THAT noticeable with a
one piece scope mount? I am more concerned about accuracy than
appearance, but then, I have several Savage rifles. I digress!
Exactly none with a bit of experience. Everyone that I’ve known to have experience with it has had very good accuracy, as long as you create a witness mark, to go back to.
Hmmm.....doesn't appear to be a single response from anyone
having EXPERIENCE with it.
As far as appearance, how could it be THAT noticeable with a
one piece scope mount? I am more concerned about accuracy than
appearance, but then, I have several Savage rifles. I digress!
Exactly none with a bit of experience. Everyone that I’ve known to have experience with it has had very good accuracy, as long as you create a witness mark, to go back to.
Originally Posted By: Uncle BooOriginally Posted By: CZ527Originally Posted By: Uncle BooOriginally Posted By: CZ527It is indeed a personal view, though shared by many. I can definitely tell it’s there regardless.
I still can’t say I see the point. I am going to strongly recommend that if you must have multiple barrels, just have them shouldered.
Who is doing your work, by the way?
The WTO SwitchLug uses a shouldered barrel, that’s the whole point. A shouldered barrel with a witness mark, to guarantee perfect headspacing.
I appreciate you answering questions that I did not ask. Good luck with your project. I’m sure it’ll look like a switch lug build when complete. I’m well aware how the system works, but I think you know perfectly well that I meant shouldered against the face of the receiver.
Shouldered against the face of the receiver wouldn’t likely be too accurate, since you would be missing the recoil lug, and at that point, your action screws or trigger would be taking the recoil force.
Dang! You are full of all kind of misinformation, or you just didn’t think it through before you typed.
Or.... I spend my money wisely and buy receivers with integral lugs, and wouldn’t think of relying on a set screw. But, what do I know....
You’re in over your head and I’m not wasting any more of my time trying to steer you into a better direction.
I still can’t say I see the point. I am going to strongly recommend that if you must have multiple barrels, just have them shouldered.
Who is doing your work, by the way?
The WTO SwitchLug uses a shouldered barrel, that’s the whole point. A shouldered barrel with a witness mark, to guarantee perfect headspacing.
I appreciate you answering questions that I did not ask. Good luck with your project. I’m sure it’ll look like a switch lug build when complete. I’m well aware how the system works, but I think you know perfectly well that I meant shouldered against the face of the receiver.
Shouldered against the face of the receiver wouldn’t likely be too accurate, since you would be missing the recoil lug, and at that point, your action screws or trigger would be taking the recoil force.
Dang! You are full of all kind of misinformation, or you just didn’t think it through before you typed.
Or.... I spend my money wisely and buy receivers with integral lugs, and wouldn’t think of relying on a set screw. But, what do I know....
You’re in over your head and I’m not wasting any more of my time trying to steer you into a better direction.
Originally Posted By: DannoBooneOriginally Posted By: Uncle BooAnyone have any experience with a WTO SwitchLug? Thinking about a build with one.
Hmmm.....doesn't appear to be a single response from anyone
having EXPERIENCE with it.
As far as appearance, how could it be THAT noticeable with a
one piece scope mount? I am more concerned about accuracy than
appearance, but then, I have several Savage rifles. I digress!
An unwise and judgmental assumption. I had one of those little trinkets in hand from a third party before it was officially named the “switch lug” I believe. I didn’t care for it then and don’t now.
Hmmm.....doesn't appear to be a single response from anyone
having EXPERIENCE with it.
As far as appearance, how could it be THAT noticeable with a
one piece scope mount? I am more concerned about accuracy than
appearance, but then, I have several Savage rifles. I digress!
An unwise and judgmental assumption. I had one of those little trinkets in hand from a third party before it was officially named the “switch lug” I believe. I didn’t care for it then and don’t now.
Originally Posted By: CZ527Originally Posted By: Uncle BooOriginally Posted By: CZ527Originally Posted By: Uncle BooOriginally Posted By: CZ527It is indeed a personal view, though shared by many. I can definitely tell it’s there regardless.
I still can’t say I see the point. I am going to strongly recommend that if you must have multiple barrels, just have them shouldered.
Who is doing your work, by the way?
The WTO SwitchLug uses a shouldered barrel, that’s the whole point. A shouldered barrel with a witness mark, to guarantee perfect headspacing.
I appreciate you answering questions that I did not ask. Good luck with your project. I’m sure it’ll look like a switch lug build when complete. I’m well aware how the system works, but I think you know perfectly well that I meant shouldered against the face of the receiver.
Shouldered against the face of the receiver wouldn’t likely be too accurate, since you would be missing the recoil lug, and at that point, your action screws or trigger would be taking the recoil force.
Dang! You are full of all kind of misinformation, or you just didn’t think it through before you typed.
Or.... I spend my money wisely and buy receivers with integral lugs, and wouldn’t think of relying on a set screw. But, what do I know....
You’re in over your head and I’m not wasting any more of my time trying to steer you into a better direction.
Blah Blah Blah, is all I’m hearing.
I still can’t say I see the point. I am going to strongly recommend that if you must have multiple barrels, just have them shouldered.
Who is doing your work, by the way?
The WTO SwitchLug uses a shouldered barrel, that’s the whole point. A shouldered barrel with a witness mark, to guarantee perfect headspacing.
I appreciate you answering questions that I did not ask. Good luck with your project. I’m sure it’ll look like a switch lug build when complete. I’m well aware how the system works, but I think you know perfectly well that I meant shouldered against the face of the receiver.
Shouldered against the face of the receiver wouldn’t likely be too accurate, since you would be missing the recoil lug, and at that point, your action screws or trigger would be taking the recoil force.
Dang! You are full of all kind of misinformation, or you just didn’t think it through before you typed.
Or.... I spend my money wisely and buy receivers with integral lugs, and wouldn’t think of relying on a set screw. But, what do I know....
You’re in over your head and I’m not wasting any more of my time trying to steer you into a better direction.
Blah Blah Blah, is all I’m hearing.