Switch Barrel Lug

Seddo · Post by **Seddo** » Thu Jul 20, 2017 9:29 am

Hi guys,

I was aked to look at getting a West Texas Ordnance Switchlug for a customer yesterday. I had herd the term mentioned but never seen a pic, until yesterday. The concept looks really interesting for those who want an easy way to switch barrels or for those starting who dont want to have to buy vices and wrenches. Price wise there wont be much different in going either way but foe ease of use i think they are great. I spoke to my exporter and they are happy to ship some under my current export permit so i will get a couple and do some testing, i will post some pics and or videos as soon as i can.

https://westtexordnance.com/switchlug/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjHqB6WMzVM

Gnome · Post by **Gnome** » Thu Jul 20, 2017 11:49 am

Now that is a clever idea.

Camel · Post by **Camel** » Thu Jul 20, 2017 12:44 pm

Neat little gadget and set up.

mick_762 · Post by **mick_762** » Thu Jul 20, 2017 8:12 pm

Very interesting, as has been said.

You could get me owning a switch barrel with that set up.

Seddo · Post by **Seddo** » Thu Jul 20, 2017 9:55 pm

As long as it doesn't have an effect on accuracy i'm in and will get a couple for myself.

kickinback · Post by **kickinback** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 6:39 am

If barrel change results in less than 1moa change in poi as stated in their video, it is of interest. Having to remove the action from the stock to change barrels is a deal breaker tho.

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curan · Post by **curan** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 12:38 pm

kickinback wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2017 6:39 am If barrel change results in less than 1moa change in poi as stated in their video, it is of interest. Having to remove the action from the stock to change barrels is a deal breaker tho.

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The youtube clip (@ 1:50) says that the barrel can be changed with the action in the stock....

kickinback · Post by **kickinback** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 12:54 pm

curan wrote:
kickinback wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2017 6:39 am If barrel change results in less than 1moa change in poi as stated in their video, it is of interest. Having to remove the action from the stock to change barrels is a deal breaker tho.

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The youtube clip (@ 1:50) says that the barrel can be changed with the action in the stock....

What the shifty fucker doesn't tell you is you need a parallel barrel channel in you stock. Are you prepared to have a 32mm barrel channel on your light sporter, even if it's only for a few extra inches after the barrel taper starts?

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Seddo · Post by **Seddo** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 1:14 pm

You are right, the channel needs to be over sized. Depending on your scope height it doesn't have to be that over sized. Its fine if your running a chassis, most of them are full diameter all the way through.

kickinback · Post by **kickinback** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 4:09 pm

Another good point with the scope Seddo.

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curan · Post by **curan** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 4:56 pm

kickinback wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2017 12:54 pm
curan wrote:
kickinback wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2017 6:39 am If barrel change results in less than 1moa change in poi as stated in their video, it is of interest. Having to remove the action from the stock to change barrels is a deal breaker tho.

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The youtube clip (@ 1:50) says that the barrel can be changed with the action in the stock....
What the shifty fucker doesn't tell you is you need a parallel barrel channel in you stock. Are you prepared to have a 32mm barrel channel on your light sporter, even if it's only for a few extra inches after the barrel taper starts?

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Okay, I'm with you now ......

kickinback · Post by **kickinback** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 8:24 pm

curan wrote:
kickinback wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2017 12:54 pm
curan wrote:
kickinback wrote: ↑Fri Jul 21, 2017 6:39 am If barrel change results in less than 1moa change in poi as stated in their video, it is of interest. Having to remove the action from the stock to change barrels is a deal breaker tho.

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The youtube clip (@ 1:50) says that the barrel can be changed with the action in the stock....
What the shifty fucker doesn't tell you is you need a parallel barrel channel in you stock. Are you prepared to have a 32mm barrel channel on your light sporter, even if it's only for a few extra inches after the barrel taper starts?

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Okay, I'm with you now ......

Welcome aboard

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lee_enfield223 · Post by **lee_enfield223** » Sat Jul 22, 2017 9:04 pm

the barrel to receiver fit would have to be dam near perfect and machined to a very smooth finish and if you change out the barrels too much they do become loose, sort of reminds me of a stevens falling block or winchester lever action take down rifle. I much prefer the remsavage nut conversion as the barrel is held tight, but you need more tools and a head space guage

but all in all not a bad idea

Plowboy · Post by **Plowboy** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 8:42 pm

I'm guessing this is only for Remington clones?

kickinback · Post by **kickinback** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 10:01 pm

Plowboy wrote:I'm guessing this is only for Remington clones?

In theory you could do it to anything with a screw in barrel but would need to pin the lug to the action.

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