Grip
Bolt Knob Large (Vine)
Vine Texture Large Bolt Knob, 5/16"-24
$19.99
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The Detail Work
Same Large bolt knob, different surface. The Vine texture is one of three grip patterns we offer on this knob, and choosing between them is a matter of what you like in your hand — the 1 in. (25.4 mm) outer diameter, the 0.50 oz (14.2 g) weight, the Nylon 12 body, and the 5/16"-24 thread are identical across all of them. Every knob in the family is dyed black rather than painted, so there is no coating sitting on top of the part to chip off and expose a different color underneath. The Large gives you the most leverage in the family, with the biggest contact patch for fast bolt throws in gloves or cold weather.
- Vine surface texture is one of three grip patterns offered on this knob, so you can pick the one that feels right in your hand rather than settling for whatever the knob came with
- Dyed black all the way through, with no paint or coating on the surface to chip, flake, or wear down to a different color underneath
- Same 1 in. (25.4 mm) outer diameter, 0.50 oz (14.2 g) weight, and 5/16"-24 thread as every other Large bolt knob we make — the texture is the only thing that changes
- Nylon 12 construction stays light, shrugs off solvents and moisture, and never goes ice-cold in your hand the way a metal knob does
- Universal 5/16"-24 threading drops onto most bolt-action rifles, including the Remington 700 and Ruger American, using nothing but a hex key
Cold-Weather Cycling in Gloves
Gloved hands need a knob that is easy to find and easy to hold onto. The 1 in. (25.4 mm) large body and the Vine surface give you plenty to grab without hunting for it.
Replacing a Slick Factory Knob
The most common reason people buy this is the simplest one: the knob that came on the rifle is too small and too smooth. Any texture in this family fixes that; the one you pick is up to you.
Range Days and Repeat Cycling
Long strings from prone or a barricade mean a lot of hands-on time with the knob. A textured surface stays comfortable through it, and the large profile gives you consistent purchase shot after shot.
Spec Sheet
- Weight
- 14.2 g
- Width
- 0.75 inch
- Height
- 1.5 inch
Field Manual
Fitment first — everything you need to confirm this product works for you before you buy.
What is the Vine texture, exactly?
Vine is the name of a surface texture, nothing more. It is one of three grip patterns we offer on the Large bolt knob, alongside our standard knurl and the Rock texture. It is not a camouflage pattern and it has nothing to do with terrain or concealment — every knob we make, in every texture, is dyed black. What changes between them is how the surface looks up close and how it feels under your fingers.
Does the Vine texture grip better than the standard knurled knob?
Not meaningfully. All three surfaces are cut to give you positive purchase with bare or gloved hands, and we are not going to tell you one of them grips harder than the others when the honest answer is that they are comparable. This is a look-and-feel choice. Handle whichever one appeals to you and you will not be giving up control to get it.
Should I get Vine or Rock?
Whichever you prefer the feel of. Both are the identical Large bolt knob — same 1 in. (25.4 mm) diameter, same 0.50 oz (14.2 g) weight, same Nylon 12, same 5/16"-24 thread, both dyed black — and both grip comparably. The only difference is the surface pattern itself. There is no performance argument for one over the other, so pick on preference and do not overthink it.
Will the Vine texture wear down or fade?
It wears the way any regularly handled bolt knob wears. The color is dyed into the Nylon 12 rather than sprayed onto it, so there is no paint layer to chip away and no lighter base color hiding underneath — a scuff on this knob is still black. Over enough seasons the high points of the texture will pick up a bit of polish from your hand, same as the knurl does on our standard knob. That is normal and it does not affect grip.
Why choose the large size?
The Large gives you the most leverage in the family, with the biggest contact patch for fast bolt throws in gloves or cold weather. At 1 in. (25.4 mm) in diameter it is a clear step up from a factory knob, and the Medium sits below it at 0.75 in. (19.1 mm) if you want to go the other direction. The texture you choose has no bearing on this — every texture is offered on the same size bodies.
Can I install this myself?
Yes, in under two minutes. Turn your factory bolt knob counterclockwise to remove it, then thread the Large knob on clockwise until it is snug. A standard hex key lets you get it properly tight without over-torquing. The 5/16"-24 thread fits most bolt-action rifles, including the Remington 700 and Ruger American. Because it is a simple thread-on swap, you can put your factory knob back on any time with no permanent change to your rifle.
