Recoil lug

[Wjesswheel]

any need to update a savage ftr recoil lug to a SSS ground recoil lug and new nut? Having a new barrel chambered and was wondering if it would help.

 

[284winner]

any need to update a savage ftr recoil lug to a SSS ground recoil lug and new nut? Having a new barrel chambered and was wondering if it would help.

Had the same queation. Re barreling a basically new savage action and asked about needing a new lug and nut. All the answers I got were YES. I can't understand why since the gun has no rounds down the barrel and both are new already. Answer I got was even tho they are new, the nut may not be a proper fit from new barrel to action and the lug may not be true to the new barrel lug surface. Personally I think they will both be fine and so I opted to use them and see for myself.

 

[Wjesswheel]

Had the same queation. Re barreling a basically new savage action and asked about needing a new lug and nut. All the answers I got were YES. I can't understand why since the gun has no rounds down the barrel and both are new already. Answer I got was even tho they are new, the nut may not be a proper fit from new barrel to action and the lug may not be true to the new barrel lug surface. Personally I think they will both be fine and so I opted to use them and see for myself.

So you used the ones you had, or bought new ones, how's it shoot mine shoots really well, kinda hate to mess with something that I don't think needs fixed

 

[284winner]

So you used the ones you had, or bought new ones, how's it shoot mine shoots really well, kinda hate to mess with something that I don't think needs fixed

Can't tell you yet. Haven't shot it. All the new builds I've done have been with new lugs. Since this is basically a new takeoff set up, I'll reuse the lug and barrel nut. I'm positive it will be as a new one would be.