West Texas Ordnance Switch Lug: Fast, Repeatable Barrel Swaps | Why I Love This Custom Rifle

What's up everybody, Wade Chandler here with another On The Bench. Today I dig into a unique (but underrated) system: the West Texas Ordnance switch lug. This rifle has been through a ton of rounds and still stands out, not just for the finish, but for the simple brilliance of a repeatable fast-barrel swap on a bolt action.

In this video I cover:
• What a switch lug is and why it matters
• The Surgeon-style action this build uses and how the switch lug integrates with it
• The real-world barrel lineup I keep for this rifle: 300 Blackout, 6 Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, .224 Valkyrie, .22 (slow/fast twist test barrels), and more
• How barrels are headspaced, installed, and why the repeatability is legit when done by a good gunsmith
• Benefits beyond caliber flexibility — cleaning access, easier maintenance, and modular testing platform
• My thoughts on modern actions with removable bolt faces and how they make this concept even better today

If you like custom rifles and practical innovations that actually make range life simpler, this one’s for you. Drop questions or your experience with switch lugs in the comments. I’ll read and reply. If you want more deep dives on bolt faces, action choices, or the specific barrels I tested, say so and I’ll do a follow-up.

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