Drill and Tap Featherweight Barrel?

DeBee · May 10, 2001, 10:56 PM

I'd like to install a front sight on my pet Winchester Featherweight .308 to use in conjuction with the Warne Rear Peep Base.

The Featherweight barrel wall is about .125" Too thin?

Or am I breaking out the silver solder and Pepcin AC as I stress about messing it up...

Suggestions/Alternatives appreciated...

George Stringer · May 11, 2001, 07:22 AM

DeBee, I'd go for the sweat on. To avoid scaling the inside of the barrel immerse it in water leaving just the area to be heated exposed. This will keep the rest of the barrel, including the bore, cool. When you done dry completely and oil. George

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May 10, 2001, 10:56 PM	#1
DeBee Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 1999 Posts: 408	I'd like to install a front sight on my pet Winchester Featherweight .308 to use in conjuction with the Warne Rear Peep Base. The Featherweight barrel wall is about .125" Too thin? Or am I breaking out the silver solder and Pepcin AC as I stress about messing it up... Suggestions/Alternatives appreciated...

May 11, 2001, 07:22 AM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	DeBee, I'd go for the sweat on. To avoid scaling the inside of the barrel immerse it in water leaving just the area to be heated exposed. This will keep the rest of the barrel, including the bore, cool. When you done dry completely and oil. George