Gunsmithing Bolt Knob???
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Re: Bolt Knob???
Well, It increases leverage of the bolt handle, the bolt handle becomes easier to manipulate, and helps keep your fingers away from the scope.
And it looks really cool!!!
Well, It increases leverage of the bolt handle, the bolt handle becomes easier to manipulate, and helps keep your fingers away from the scope.
And it looks really cool!!!
Re: Bolt Knob???
like everything else...its a tool upgrade.....have a need for the upgrade.....i see you have an ADL....maybe not such a good useful upgrade
like everything else...its a tool upgrade.....have a need for the upgrade.....i see you have an ADL....maybe not such a good useful upgrade
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Not sure myself but, as I just won an AZ Precision Gunsmith bolt knob off the prize table at the Rifles Only '09 Bash I will be finding out. My only real concern is that it may be that much more in my way as I run a RH bolt as a LH shooter. I will let you know how it turns out.
Not sure myself but, as I just won an AZ Precision Gunsmith bolt knob off the prize table at the Rifles Only '09 Bash I will be finding out. My only real concern is that it may be that much more in my way as I run a RH bolt as a LH shooter. I will let you know how it turns out.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: US Handgunner</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well, It increases leverage of the bolt handle, the bolt handle becomes easier to manipulate, and helps keep your fingers away from the scope.
And it looks really cool!!!
</div></div>
+1
I recently discovered Bolt Knobs Bill and I'll have one of his in my next rifle.
Powder Coated in Deep Sky Blue like the tube/stock ... purdy!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: US Handgunner</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well, It increases leverage of the bolt handle, the bolt handle becomes easier to manipulate, and helps keep your fingers away from the scope.
And it looks really cool!!!
</div></div>
+1
I recently discovered Bolt Knobs Bill and I'll have one of his in my next rifle.
Powder Coated in Deep Sky Blue like the tube/stock ... purdy!
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James, some would argue that money can be spent in better places. It all depends on what you are using your ADL for and what you expect to get out of it.
Lets say you are running a bone stock Rem 700 ADL in .308. Getting your trigger tuned or getting an aftermarket trigger would be a good idea. Also having quality optics and mounts is always good.
But getting a bolt knob conversion is always a nice touch with many practical advantages as well as just sexin' up your rifle.
James, some would argue that money can be spent in better places. It all depends on what you are using your ADL for and what you expect to get out of it.
Lets say you are running a bone stock Rem 700 ADL in .308. Getting your trigger tuned or getting an aftermarket trigger would be a good idea. Also having quality optics and mounts is always good.
But getting a bolt knob conversion is always a nice touch with many practical advantages as well as just sexin' up your rifle.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: james24</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why wouldn't it be much of an advantage on my adl?? </div></div>
you gots better things to worry about besides "bolt manipulation"
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: james24</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why wouldn't it be much of an advantage on my adl?? </div></div>
you gots better things to worry about besides "bolt manipulation"
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The ADL is less desirable because you cannot "dump" the ammo or remove a mag. You have to cycle the bolt to empty the rifle. I have an ADL, dont have a problem with how to empty it. I also do not feel like spending the money to upgrade to a BDL or DBM. The conversion can cost considering the cost of the parts, and either inletting your current stock, or purchasing a stock set up for BDL.
The ADL is less desirable because you cannot "dump" the ammo or remove a mag. You have to cycle the bolt to empty the rifle. I have an ADL, dont have a problem with how to empty it. I also do not feel like spending the money to upgrade to a BDL or DBM. The conversion can cost considering the cost of the parts, and either inletting your current stock, or purchasing a stock set up for BDL.
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Im not a big fan of the bdl. Ive always had the adl version rifles. No problem either.
Im not a big fan of the bdl. Ive always had the adl version rifles. No problem either.
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I install quite a few bolt knobs, and agree with a lot of what's been said here, with a few caveats.
If your ADL is a sporter barrel gun used primarily as a hunting rig, pushing through the brush, I would probably advise against a bolt knob, due to the increased handle length getting in the way while you push through the woods.
Now, if that's a project rifle to be a tactical rig, a bolt knob is a good upgrade, but in good time. Until you have a good quality stock, a trigger job, and quality scope mounts, I'd hold off on the knob, just because the other things are more essential items. I recommend a bolt knob, but all in good time.
-matt
I install quite a few bolt knobs, and agree with a lot of what's been said here, with a few caveats.
If your ADL is a sporter barrel gun used primarily as a hunting rig, pushing through the brush, I would probably advise against a bolt knob, due to the increased handle length getting in the way while you push through the woods.
Now, if that's a project rifle to be a tactical rig, a bolt knob is a good upgrade, but in good time. Until you have a good quality stock, a trigger job, and quality scope mounts, I'd hold off on the knob, just because the other things are more essential items. I recommend a bolt knob, but all in good time.
-matt
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This gun has the 26in bull barrel and x-mark trigger from factory. I dont take my guns into brush. Mostly to and from stand with shooting for fun. Im working with Mark from Short action customs on a better stock now and gonna put a swaroski on it next year.
This gun has the 26in bull barrel and x-mark trigger from factory. I dont take my guns into brush. Mostly to and from stand with shooting for fun. Im working with Mark from Short action customs on a better stock now and gonna put a swaroski on it next year.
