Pockets in recoil lug

[Tod Hendricks]

Went with this stuff, with some kiwi q tipped in the pocket and I’ll tape over it when it’s hard. I imagine it’ll pop out when done, if not oh well.

Probably over thinking it, but my clay seemed pretty soft when it was in the pocket and the tape didn’t have much to stick to.

Good point by @SBS on melting the wax, thanks, it’s probably not thick enough mud, but you never know!

Also, I figure the nuclear option isnt too bad, just remove the barrel and a long end mill could open up the front lug area.

 

[RJTodd]

I'm sure glad I heard about the wooden stocks exploding. I was thinking of hunting in Montana this winter. I'd have been picking up splinters. Say, who tapes all the trees back together in the spring?

 

[Bob3700]

Defiance Anti X has pockets on front side of lug, I want to bed it, but im afraid I’m going to turn it into a glue in. I don’t trust putty to stay put. Anyone dealt with this? I’m tempted to just fill the pockets with epoxy and sand it smooth.

Send that back n purchase a REAL lug.

 

[boltfluter]

Send that back n purchase a REAL lug.

Hard to do when the lug is built into the action.

Paul

 

[L.Sherm]

Send that back n purchase a REAL lug.

Making something out of nothing.

 

[clowdis]

The recoil lug "pockets" are probably the through holes for the dowel pin that locks the recoil lug onto the action and prevents it from rotating during barrel installation. It also registers the lug so you can remove the barrel and reinstall everything without having to rebed the action. Clay works fine to fill the holes you don't use so you don't lock the action into the stock.

 

[Tokay444]

The recoil lug "pockets" are probably the through holes for the dowel pin that locks the recoil lug onto the action and prevents it from rotating during barrel installation. It also registers the lug so you can remove the barrel and reinstall everything without having to rebed the action. Clay works fine to fill the holes you don't use so you don't lock the action into the stock.

No.

 

[DaveTooley]

Integral lug and the pockets are 100% for weight saving. Just built an ultralight 221FB on one. I filled the holes with Play-Doh then taped up my usual way.

 

[clowdis]

No.

oops!, my bad. Should have read about it before opening my mouth. Looks like they hollowed out everything trying to save a couple of ounces.

 

[Keith Kilby]

just finished up 2 AnTi action builds...filled void with modeling clay and coated with release. No issue with either

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I imagine the thinking behind that is most people that use that action are not going to be bedding it, or they have never bedded a stock- its gotta be one of those 2. Modeling clay and done.

 

[AckleymanII]

I use the modeling clay from Brownell's, and it is a no brainer fix for that hollow recoil lug.

 

[spitfire_er]

Modeling clay or even plumbers putty works. Just did a Anti-x a few weeks ago and used plumbers putty because I ran out of clay. packed it tight and shaved off the excess with a razor blade. Shoe polish and it worked good. No worries. There isn't much if any pressure pushing on those areas when you drop it in there.