I'm considering a badger style knob on an 8lb 700 .243 in a McMillan compact and am thinking it might be a waste of a good bolt handle. Convince me that they do more than just look tacticool. Are there any advantages to such a conversion?
- Thread starter chucknelson
- Start date
Re: tactical bolt knob on "light"big game/coyote rig
yep. they'll make it much easier to rip the bolt handle off.
yep. they'll make it much easier to rip the bolt handle off.
Re: tactical bolt knob on "light"big game/coyote rig
First, there are many advantages. Most serious shooters don't give two shits about what is "tacticool", they use what works and don't use what doesn't.
For your situation based off of your limited information, a tactical bolt knob is a waste of money and a knob.
First, there are many advantages. Most serious shooters don't give two shits about what is "tacticool", they use what works and don't use what doesn't.
For your situation based off of your limited information, a tactical bolt knob is a waste of money and a knob.
Re: tactical bolt knob on "light"big game/coyote rig
Personally, I like the feel afforded by an aftermarket knob. However, I prefer ones that are on the smaller side, such as Karl Kampfeld's hunter knobs, or the PTG knobs.
Personally, I like the feel afforded by an aftermarket knob. However, I prefer ones that are on the smaller side, such as Karl Kampfeld's hunter knobs, or the PTG knobs.
Re: tactical bolt knob on "light"big game/coyote r
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">First, there are many advantages. Most serious shooters don't give two shits about what is "tacticool", they use what works and don't use what doesn't.
For your situation based off of your limited information, a tactical bolt knob is a waste of money and a knob. </div></div>
Please don't lump me in with the "serious" shooters.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">First, there are many advantages. Most serious shooters don't give two shits about what is "tacticool", they use what works and don't use what doesn't.
For your situation based off of your limited information, a tactical bolt knob is a waste of money and a knob. </div></div>
Please don't lump me in with the "serious" shooters.
Re: tactical bolt knob on "light"big game/coyote rig
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chucknelson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are there any advantages to such a conversion? </div></div>
Cosmetics mainly
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chucknelson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are there any advantages to such a conversion? </div></div>
Cosmetics mainly
Re: tactical bolt knob on "light"big game/coyote rig
It sure made mine look purdy
It sure made mine look purdy
Re: tactical bolt knob on "light"big game/coyote rig
Do you ever hunt with gloves? If yes...then a over sized bolt knob is very handy to have. I have them on my hunting rifles.
Take care,Stan
Do you ever hunt with gloves? If yes...then a over sized bolt knob is very handy to have. I have them on my hunting rifles.
Take care,Stan
Re: tactical bolt knob on "light"big game/coyote rig
It's more than just tacticool. Like Stan said, if you ever hunt with gloves you'll like having one on. I hunt mostly at night, ALL my rifles have Badger knobs.
It's more than just tacticool. Like Stan said, if you ever hunt with gloves you'll like having one on. I hunt mostly at night, ALL my rifles have Badger knobs.
Re: tactical bolt knob on "light"big game/coyote rig
I just put a EGW knob on my Savage, I like it but I noticed that due to it's added length,I have a tendency to put allot of side load on it while cocking, I'll have to get used to it.
But on my Remingtons I see no need for one.
Curt
I just put a EGW knob on my Savage, I like it but I noticed that due to it's added length,I have a tendency to put allot of side load on it while cocking, I'll have to get used to it.
But on my Remingtons I see no need for one.
Curt
Re: tactical bolt knob on "light"big game/coyote rig
It's totally personal preference. Many people, myself included, prefer a little bigger bolt knob: especially when wearing gloves. Now, the advantage of the original Remington style is it's very low profile and less likely to snag in the brush. There's something to be said for that also. I do think that some of the knobs are a bit too big: the badger being a case in point. You'll have to decide for yourself. If you are not sure, then try someone else's rifle before doing anything to yours.
It's totally personal preference. Many people, myself included, prefer a little bigger bolt knob: especially when wearing gloves. Now, the advantage of the original Remington style is it's very low profile and less likely to snag in the brush. There's something to be said for that also. I do think that some of the knobs are a bit too big: the badger being a case in point. You'll have to decide for yourself. If you are not sure, then try someone else's rifle before doing anything to yours.
