Gunsmithing Oversize Recoil Lug

[syme71]

What advantage does an oversize recoil lug provide over a standard sized recoil lug? I'm about to have my 700P trued up and new Krieger installed and was wondering if it's worth upgrading to the Badger Ordnance recoil lug.

Thanks,

Al

 

[chpprguy]

Re: Oversize Recoil Lug

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...223#Post1096223

 

[wnroscoe]

Re: Oversize Recoil Lug

The factory lug when surface ground on both sides will work fine. That being said, I use after market (Tubb) on my personal rifles and complete builds. The Tubb has to be ground as well. I also have to open them up from 1.058" to 1.072" on complete builds.

 

[Victor N TN]

Re: Oversize Recoil Lug

Mine have ground Tubb's heavy lugs on them.

 

[texasaero]

Re: Oversize Recoil Lug

Factory lugs need a little bit of special treatment to glassbed. Most aftermerket lugs are already tapered for an easy bedding procedure.

 

[usmc7980]

Re: Oversize Recoil Lug

just a note... I don't think that going over .250 thickness on a lug will provide any extra benefit

 

[Hateca]

Re: Oversize Recoil Lug

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: USMC7980</div><div class="ubbcode-body">just a note... I don't think that going over .250 thickness on a lug will provide any extra benefit </div></div>

I agree. I use Holland or Seekins lugs. Factory lugs are fine for .308 or less with light barrel. I have seen more then one factory lug on magnums bend. They can be a pain to bed and look like crap on heavy barrels. But going to large is can also look like crap. A good .250 tapered lug is a good all around lug to use.