Gunsmith/machinist to install Badger knob on 700 bolt?

[alexrex20]

I'm looking for someone local to install a Badger Ordnance bolt knob on my Rem700 bolt. Any recommendations?

 

[Acera]

I am sure MG Arms Welcome could handle it. Plus they are near you, just across the road from Carters Country.

 

[alexrex20]

Thanks for the link. I was looking more for some garage gunsmiths, rather than some big company. I like giving my business to the small guys. But I'll get a quote from them anyway.

 

[scap99]

Here's a DIY posted on another forum...

How To : Badger Ordnance Bolt Knob Install On Remington 700 LTR (Page 1) - How To's and Modifications - Remington Model 700 Forums

 

[458Lott]

$h!t... that's a handy link there scap! Makes me want to bust out a 700 and get to it!

 

[scap99]

$h!t... that's a handy link there scap! Makes me want to bust out a 700 and get to it!

Yeah. I've looked at it many times. Just ain't got the stones or rifle to try it out meself.


Tapatalk sent it.

 

[alexrex20]

I've got the tools to do it myself, but I think I'd rather pay someone to take the liability

If I send my bolt to Badger, they do it for $98 (including the price of the knob) and ship it back to you.

 

[Mongo]

Sportsmans guns and ammo in Conroe will do them

 

[Acera]

If you want to keep it under $30, there is always this. Welcome to KRG

Not recommending it, just offering other options.

And alexrex20, MG Arms is a small company. They just happen to have a nice shop and produce some fine rifles. Mainly I think it's a guy and his wife that run it, you should stop by and meet them.

 

[alexrex20]

Oh don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to count pennies here. I just like supporting small business. I will for sure check out MG Arms, once I order the knob. I saw the KRG bolt lift, but not a fan. I plan on ordering the newly released Mini knob from Badger.

 

[Acera]

Another option is to see if they will make the knob you desire for you. It's a pretty simple task for a machinist. Might lower the total cost to have a true custom knob made to your specifications.

 

[grumper]

I did it myself with a hacksaw, bastard file, threading die, JB weld and grinding wheel.

It sucked. I must have pounded away on that thing for 4 hours straight and I was afraid I'd mess the thing up somewhere along the way. It came out OK in the end though. Next time I'd rather send it off to a pro.

Hehe, just pay the $99 and let someone else stress over it.