Which recoil lug

[308skinner]

Well took my Remington 223 down to the smith. He told me my barrel is done. So i looking at what kind of barrel and lug im going to go with. Im pretty sure it will be a m40 contour Bartlein 1-8 chamber in 223AI at 22 or 23 inches. But not sure what recoil lug. What are you using and what do you like bout it?

 

[Bacarrat]

Re: Which recoil lug

I don't think it's going to make much of a difference. But preferably you want a flat one.

 

[308skinner]

Re: Which recoil lug

A flat one would be a good thing. I just didnt know if one brand holds up better then others.

 

[deadeye]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 308skinner</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just didnt know if one brand holds up better then others. </div></div>

Never heard of one wearing out - aftermarket or factory.

What matters is flat and parallel (and fits on the barrel tenon of course). Second is the shape of the sides as that can make things easier or harder when removing from bedding.

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

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How about just grinding the stock lug parallel and re-using it?

 

[longebow]

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Check Brownells for options.

 

[308skinner]

Re: Which recoil lug

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How about just grinding the stock lug parallel and re-using it? </div></div>
Well thought bout that. I just wanting a little thick recoil lug that all.

 

[300sniper]

Re: Which recoil lug

i'd get one from pacific tool and gauge in what ever thickness and shape your smith recommends.

 

[308skinner]

Re: Which recoil lug

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 300sniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i'd get one from pacific tool and gauge in what ever thickness and shape your smith recommends. </div></div>

I plan on getting a .250 monday.

 

[3PER]

Re: Which recoil lug

Get a Tubb.

 

[Chickeneye]

Re: Which recoil lug

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 300sniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i'd get one from pacific tool and gauge in what ever thickness and shape your smith recommends. </div></div>
+1
this is what i have, just got it in a few weeks ago. they offer the stock recoil lug thickness (.19 something i believe?), .220 and .250

 

[KeithR41]

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I've use Holland and Callahan. Both work just fine.

 

[Kapac]

Re: Which recoil lug

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 3PER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Get a Tubb. </div></div>


If you dont mind me asking, what do you base this recommendation off of?

 

[glock24]

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Based on my experience, I'd recommend a thin, standard-sized lug.

I made the mistake of getting an oversized lug for my 6.5x47mm. I really didn't need it for such a small caliber, and I ended up having problems with the lug not fitting into my AICS stock.

I'd suggest you get a standard-sized lug, no thicker than 0.250". This will allow your barreled action to fit any stock (now and in the future), save you some weight, and work perfectly well with your little 223AI.

 

[pklin1297]

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PT&G lug in .250. They are about as flat as can be. Good lugs.

 

[alf]

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Factory lugs, surface ground flat, are all you need.

 

[700X7.62]

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I sent William Roscoe two rifles to build and included Badger oversized recoil lugs with all my parts. Well guess what, William said they were NOT straight, at least not by his standards! He replaced both Badgers with STRAIGHT lugs from pacific tool and gauge. Was disapointed in Badger as I would have thought the damn things would at least be straight!

 

[vman]

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they must have been a bee's dick away from being straight tho?

 

[7mmRM]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">they must have been a bee's dick away from being straight tho? </div></div>

Not always. Ive seen a few that were piss poor to say the least. IMO, a PTG .250" lug is the way to roll.

 

[700X7.62]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">they must have been a bee's dick away from being straight tho? </div></div>

I did not get the specific details on how far off they were but BOTH of them did not meet his standards and it was cheaper and easier to buy PT&G lugs then to resurface these.

 

[300sniper]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">they must have been a bee's dick away from being straight tho? </div></div>

when you are holding all other tolerances to half a bee's dick, installing a lug that is out one bee's dick doesn't make much sense.

 

[pklin1297]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 300sniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">they must have been a bee's dick away from being straight tho? </div></div>

when you are holding all other tolerances to half a bee's dick, installing a lug that is out one bee's dick doesn't make much sense. </div></div>

300sniper, best "saying" I have heard in a long, long time... It may not be eloquent but it sure was to the point!

I hope you don't mind but I am going to borrow that and try to fit that into some of my conversations.