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SIGSHR · April 23, 2006, 02:34 PM

Just bought a Winchester M-77, a previous owner installed the front sight
from a centerfire rifle so that at 25 feet it shoots 3 1/4 " low for me. As far as
I can tell this sight it epoxied on, I see no trace of anything that indicates welding or soldering, nor do I see a screw of any kind. To remove this front sight would you recommend:
1. Securing the barrel in a vise then using a hammer and drift pin, or
2. Carefull application of heat? TIA.

April 23, 2006, 02:34 PM	#1
SIGSHR Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2005 Posts: 4,700	Removing a front sight Just bought a Winchester M-77, a previous owner installed the front sight from a centerfire rifle so that at 25 feet it shoots 3 1/4 " low for me. As far as I can tell this sight it epoxied on, I see no trace of anything that indicates welding or soldering, nor do I see a screw of any kind. To remove this front sight would you recommend: 1. Securing the barrel in a vise then using a hammer and drift pin, or 2. Carefull application of heat? TIA.