Photos factory vs badger bolt knob
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Looks great! I"m about to get one. Is it a DIY part, or must it be sent away to be installed by a gunsmith?
Looks great! I"m about to get one. Is it a DIY part, or must it be sent away to be installed by a gunsmith?
Re: factory vs badger bolt knob
send it to Hooper I just sent two off to him he does good work and is the most reasonable arround I have his bussiness info if you like
send it to Hooper I just sent two off to him he does good work and is the most reasonable arround I have his bussiness info if you like
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nightowl</div><div class="ubbcode-body">send it to Hooper I just sent two off to him he does good work and is the most reasonable arround I have his bussiness info if you like </div></div>
This is solid advice. If you DIY, you are most likely going to have a job that looks very much less than professional, not to mention the time. Let one of the pros do it and you will be much happier.
I have taken on some projects for myself that are best left to those that have ability, so I advise you from experience.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nightowl</div><div class="ubbcode-body">send it to Hooper I just sent two off to him he does good work and is the most reasonable arround I have his bussiness info if you like </div></div>
This is solid advice. If you DIY, you are most likely going to have a job that looks very much less than professional, not to mention the time. Let one of the pros do it and you will be much happier.
I have taken on some projects for myself that are best left to those that have ability, so I advise you from experience.
Re: factory vs badger bolt knob
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nightowl</div><div class="ubbcode-body">send it to Hooper I just sent two off to him he does good work and is the most reasonable arround I have his bussiness info if you like </div></div>
Hooper? I'm interested. What does he charge, and what is the cost of the piece? I was thinking about having GAP do it, they charge $95 but I don't know if that's just labor, or the part + labor.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nightowl</div><div class="ubbcode-body">send it to Hooper I just sent two off to him he does good work and is the most reasonable arround I have his bussiness info if you like </div></div>
Hooper? I'm interested. What does he charge, and what is the cost of the piece? I was thinking about having GAP do it, they charge $95 but I don't know if that's just labor, or the part + labor.
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monteboy84 also installs them... Hooper, GAP, Monteboy84, and many others here do great work and the pricing is all about the same.
monteboy84 also installs them... Hooper, GAP, Monteboy84, and many others here do great work and the pricing is all about the same.
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AZPrecision installs bolt knobs for $75. You also get your bolt handle, knob, and shroud Cerakoted any color you want.
AZPrecision installs bolt knobs for $75. You also get your bolt handle, knob, and shroud Cerakoted any color you want.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Duckslayer12</div><div class="ubbcode-body">AZPrecision installs bolt knobs for $75. You also get your bolt handle, knob, and shroud Cerakoted any color you want. </div></div>
Awesome! Thanks for the tip.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Duckslayer12</div><div class="ubbcode-body">AZPrecision installs bolt knobs for $75. You also get your bolt handle, knob, and shroud Cerakoted any color you want. </div></div>
Awesome! Thanks for the tip.
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The process is straight forward. Machine the handle and thread it.
I have also done the mill, face, drill, and thread process. This is where you insert a steel threaded pin in the handle and screw the knob on. Both methods achieve the same result.
The key is to make sure the angles are right and the handle is machined dead nuts. I use a Bridgeport Milling machine with custom fixtures and indicate each bolt handle to the nearest .001".
This is not the fastest way, but I am assured the job will be the same each time and customers will be happy.
I also offer a service where I install torx screws in the handle to add strength in the handle to bolt joint. This keeps the handle from ripping off if dropped or when force is exerted on the bolt due to a stuck round.
Thanks for throwing my name out there.
The process is straight forward. Machine the handle and thread it.
I have also done the mill, face, drill, and thread process. This is where you insert a steel threaded pin in the handle and screw the knob on. Both methods achieve the same result.
The key is to make sure the angles are right and the handle is machined dead nuts. I use a Bridgeport Milling machine with custom fixtures and indicate each bolt handle to the nearest .001".
This is not the fastest way, but I am assured the job will be the same each time and customers will be happy.
I also offer a service where I install torx screws in the handle to add strength in the handle to bolt joint. This keeps the handle from ripping off if dropped or when force is exerted on the bolt due to a stuck round.
Thanks for throwing my name out there.
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I"m highly interested. Do you sell the knob too? If so, how much for the know and installation?
Thx!
I"m highly interested. Do you sell the knob too? If so, how much for the know and installation?
Thx!
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Damn those things are big compared to the stock handle. I think I'm going to get one for my 30-338 Win Mag build.
Damn those things are big compared to the stock handle. I think I'm going to get one for my 30-338 Win Mag build.
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I just got my bolt back from Keith at AZ Precision and it looks great! Nice work, at a great price with my veteran discount!
I just got my bolt back from Keith at AZ Precision and it looks great! Nice work, at a great price with my veteran discount!
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