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kasjaka
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how important is a recoil lug when building a rimfire br gun???
thanks
kasjaka
thanks
kasjaka
Kent Owens
Well-known member
You will get different answers on this I'm sure, and they may both be right, and that makes it even more confusing. At one time I thought you absolutely had to have a recoil lug, but the last 40X I built for myself I fitted the barrel without using the lug and it shoots as well as the one I have that's fitted with a lug? Gene Davis has built some great 40X BR rifles without using the lug, as has Lamon Loggins. Some of the best shooting 40X's I've seen didn't use the recoil lug on the barrel shank. I've also seen some great shooting 40X's that did use the recoil lug. Was that because they didn't have a recoil lug. I really don't think so. I think it was because they had a great barrel that was fitted and chambered correctly and had proper bedding and great ignition, and all the other little aspects that make up for a great BR gun.
Of course, I've only mentioned 40X's which is the only ones I've had experience using with and without a lug. Like I said, you'll get different answers and they may all have merit depending on the situations. You didn't mentions what action you were using.
Of course, I've only mentioned 40X's which is the only ones I've had experience using with and without a lug. Like I said, you'll get different answers and they may all have merit depending on the situations. You didn't mentions what action you were using.
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40EZXS
Guest
The R/Lug
I like them and have used them for every.
I too have a Davis40X that does not have the "lug".It is the finest rifle I
have every fired/shot. I "might" add one to this 40X. I do know many
shooters who use them and do win.I am sure the same could be said for
with out. .... I do want them on my rifles.
I like them and have used them for every.
I too have a Davis40X that does not have the "lug".It is the finest rifle I
have every fired/shot. I "might" add one to this 40X. I do know many
shooters who use them and do win.I am sure the same could be said for
with out. .... I do want them on my rifles.
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BrianJ
Guest
Lug
IMO the recoil lug on a .22 rimfire is not necessary for anything other than locating the action in the stock after taking it apart. They don't hold the action, only locate it. The receiver screws will hold the action without a worry of movement.
Without a lug to locate its as easy to locate on the front receiver face when assembling.
On some actions its built in one way or another and you have no choice. The 40X works fine without a lug as well as with and Win. 52D never had one.
bjm
IMO the recoil lug on a .22 rimfire is not necessary for anything other than locating the action in the stock after taking it apart. They don't hold the action, only locate it. The receiver screws will hold the action without a worry of movement.
Without a lug to locate its as easy to locate on the front receiver face when assembling.
On some actions its built in one way or another and you have no choice. The 40X works fine without a lug as well as with and Win. 52D never had one.
bjm