ADJUSTABLE RECOIL LUG

Abstract

A rifle comprising a frame with a barreled action connected to the frame and has a lug. It has a wedge operably connected to the frame and operably engaged to bias against the lug. It has a fastener connected to the wedge and operable to adjust the position of the wedge.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to bolt action receivers.

BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY

The current market of bolt action receivers has slight deviations on recoil lug locations in relation to action screws.

This creates a need for actions to be bedded by a gunsmith using an epoxy solution and is referred to as glass bedding for improved accuracy and to ensure the action is completely on the recoil surface. The adjustable recoil lug achieves identical results as glass bedding without the need to glass bed the action.

The above disadvantage is addressed by a rifle comprising a frame with a barreled action connected to the frame and has a lug. It has a wedge operably connected to the frame and operably engaged to bias against the lug. It has a fastener connected to the wedge and operable to adjust the position of the wedge.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows the adjustable recoil lug assembled in a rifle (this case it is in a chassis which is shown transparent for clarity). This shows the screw that is used to tighten the adjustable recoil lug down to the action to ensure complete contact with the recoil lug. There are dowel pins that help keep the adjustable recoil lug from twisting and keep it perpendicular to the bedding area.

FIG. 2 shows a top view of the adjustable recoil lug in a chassis, which creates the recoil surface for the action to rest on. This clearly shows the screw for tightening the recoil lug as well as the dowel pins that keep the recoil lug in the correct orientation.

FIG. 3 shows a side view of the adjustable recoil lug. This illustrates the “ramp” that is machined in the rifle (chassis is shown and transparent for clarity) to allow the adjustable recoil lug to move perpendicular to the bedding surfaces to accommodate variances in actions.

FIG. 4 shows the slot for the screw that goes to the adjustable recoil lug as well as the action screw hole and front of the magazine area of the rifle.

FIG. 5 shows the top area of the cutout for the adjustable recoil lug. This shows the slots for the dowels that help keep the lug aligned properly.

FIG. 6 displays step one of the installation, with a side view with action screws and the wedge in step one of attachment, with the screws in a loose position.

FIG. 7 displays step two of the installation, with a side view with action screws and the wedge in step two, after tightening the screws in place.

Claims

1. A rifle comprising: a frame;a barreled action connected to the frame and having a lug;a wedge operably connected to the frame and operably engaged to bias against the lug;a fastener connected to the wedge and operable to adjust the position of the wedge.