Tactical Bolt Knobs - Why?

[Uncle Mike]

Anything is possible! Do a search on 'Tactical' or 'Extended' bolt knobs, this will help you decide on the style, length, diameter and so on for your bolt knob. Then it is just a matter of sending your bolt off to have it worked.

 

[Horsemany]

Anyone who doesn't agree with this is fooling themselves.

Try one on a horse hunt using a saddle scabbard.
You might change your mind.

They don't poke you in the ribs quite as hard when carrying slung either.

rc

I think you and I are saying the same thing rcmodel.

 

[MCMXI]

I shoot my bolt action .308 alongside the service rifle folks during matches. We shoot "tactical" stages at 200 and 300 yards and an F-Class stage at 600 yards. That means we have rapid stages just like the service rifle folks. We shoot at "hostage" type targets and have two sighters followed by 5 shots per head (two heads) at 200 yards in 60 seconds then two sighters followed by 5 shots per head (two heads) at 300 yards in 70 seconds. This is one of the reasons why I ordered a Badger Ordnance M2008 action for my .308. The Remington action has a 90° bolt lift compared to 60° on the BO. The bolt length and knob type/style makes a HUGE difference under these circumstances. The less time you spend working the bolt, the more time you have to aim or resolve unexpected problems. I had to make a lot of changes to the bolt on my Remington so that it'd clear the PRH scope. My final creation is very similar to the AI bolt knob as is the BO bolt and knob.

For those of you that don't want or see a need for a "tactical" bolt handle then so be it, but why try to find fault with those that find them to be practical and necessary in order to be competitive. As for what folks used to do, how is that relevant to this discussion? This thread is yet another example of the arrogance of so many members here. If it's not how they want it then it's not needed or not good enough. Get over yourselves!!

 

[JWF III]

Try one on a horse hunt

Never have wanted to hunt a horse before. Are they a challenging hunt? How do they taste?

Wyman

 

[Uncle Mike]

You tell em' 1858!

If you want a Tactical handle, then by all means, get one. Best thing is to get yourself a weld-on handle and grind/machine away till you get it like you want it, then... off to the smithie to get your creation made into life!

 

[Howard Roark]

I make and install my own. Occasionally I do some for friends that are competitive shooters.

 

[dubbleA]

For those of you that don't want or see a need for a "tactical" bolt handle then so be it, but why try to find fault with those that find them to be practical and necessary in order to be competitive.

That pretty much sums up my thoughts too. +1



To the folks that worry about rifles equipped with enlarged bolt knobs....are you concerned with some 1911's having beveled mag wells, ambidextrous safties, extended slide releases etc? Just saying......


Geez, several rifles of mine came with "tactical" style bolt knobs. I tried taking some off but the threaded stud really bites into your hand...... very untacticool

Like Zak Smith I really like the feel and operation of my TRG 42 bolt with it's very round knob.

 

[Comloz]

Take a look at this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKDWMEoZS8o&feature=player_embedded#