Accufit recoil lug- frustrated

[Megastink]

I’m trying to install an action into this stock, but the new style recoil lug is throwing me for a loop. I can’t get it to stay in place when installing a new barrel. The old style had a small nipple that fit into a cutout on the receiver. This new style doesn’t have said nipple, so it can spin around when the barrel gets tight. What is the secret to doing this right?

[Dave Hoback]

Are you using the Action wrench? It has the indentation from the recoil lug. It's a bit oversized, but you should be able to shim the sides a bit to stop the recoil lug.

[Megastink]

I have an action wrench, yes. But I have no idea what else you’re talking about. How do you shim the sides?

[RCE1]

I think they're talking about fabricating some wedges that would hold the lug in the center of the mortise. From aluminum or wood. I believe that Northland Shooter's Supply sells an insert for their action wrench to hold the lug in place if it isn't pinned.

[Dave Hoback]

Exactly. Just how my mind works. I’m a problem solver. Sometimes it’s more difficult to explain than to simply DO. Good luck.

[geezerhood]

It is very easy to install an indexing roll pin or a screw on your recoil lug. I have had good luck with scope mount / ring sized Torx screws. Drill and tap a hole in the right spot, then grind the head of the screw until it fits the slot in the action perfectly. Even better than the factory dimples.

[Dave Hoback]

Yeah, I didn't even think about that. My PTG lug didn't have the locating pin, but it had a hole predeilled in the designated spot. I used a steel nail that would easily press in & ground it to shape. That was years ago. Recently, I had it all apart, did a refinish on the lug & wasn't happy any longer with my original work. So I pinched it out & this time I machined a pin which fit perfectly.

From how you explained it seemed like your recoil lug has nothing..not even a locating hole.