aftermarket charging handle

[Atomicdog]

newbie question - can i use my aftermarket charging handle on the 450 bushie bolt? It's one of many that features the wider latch. better for use on and under scopes. thanks in advance!

[MudBug]

yup

[oldmanjeffers]

Great idea Atomicdog! What brand/style are you going to use?

Thanks

[Atomicdog]

it's a Badger. I'll post a pic asap. leftover from my xm-15.

[2zero6]

I have the "wook" ambidextrous latch on mine.

[Atomicdog]

is the wook a full handle replacement? or just a replacement for the latch itself?

Thanks

[Atomicdog]

here's pics - thanks to all for the useful information!

[oldmanjeffers]

Defiantly will be looking in to getting one of those! Thanks

[Hoot]

Does it get snagged up either handling with cold weather hunting clothing or working through brush?

Hoot

[Atomicdog]

Good question Hoot. I haven't hunted with it in weather any colder than that which required long underwear under spring/fall lightweight realtree camo... The latch sticks out slightly further from the left of the upper than the forward assist does from the right...., but imho, the purchase the latch gives me far outweighs the off chance it might catch on clothing or branches, etc. I liken it to side view mirrors on a car, though they might get nicked or scratched by branches and other "immovable objects", the benefit outweighs the possible disadvantages.