Bent recoil lug

[camoman83]

Ok i just got a savage 116 in 300 rum and took it apart to look at it and it looke like th recoil lug is bent i real can lay a flat edge on it the way it sit but it just looks bent. Have any of yall seen someithing like this befor.
Matt

[GUNFANATIC]

Yep. Thats fairly common with the stamped metal lugs.

[camoman83]

does this put some kind of danger or will I be alright util i decide to rebarel or get a recoil lug in
Matt

[358Hammer]

No danger but good recoil lugs are inexpensive.

One does need a good solid sound perch especially on the RUM cartridge. The more the bend the more the action screws get hammered.

I will take that barrel when you decide to get rid of it.

Neal

[camoman83]

Well i have been wanting to build a 7mm stw so that might happen soon especial since I need to change the recoil lug but i am kinda likeing the 300 rum potential
Matt

[358Hammer]

Personally I am a 30 cal and above kind of guy. One would have to offer me two 7mm barrel blanks for a 30 and I would probably refuse to trade.

I will have a 300 RUM barrel for my Striker shortly.

Neal