installing front sight myself??

scouter27 · June 21, 2007, 09:02 PM

let me start off saying that i have almost no gunsmithing experience. i do have enough experience with using shop equipment, so the doing it isnt the problem. its doing it right. i think i have made up my mind (if youve seen my other thread in the rifle forum) and should be getting a new ruger soon. how would i go about doing this? or should i just get a gunsmith to do it?

thanks

W.E.G. · June 21, 2007, 09:08 PM

Depends on what Ruger you get.

Are you getting one that has the pushbutton-switcharoo-thingy on the sight?

Some of the Rugers have a front sight installed via a roll-pin.

If the sight is integral with the barrel, you definitely don't want to go hacking on it with a dremel and a hand-drill. Shipping to well-known gunsmiths who will do it right will kill you with the fees. Local gunsmiths, who may or may not have a clue should be approached with caution. Once its buggered, its buggered.

scouter27 · June 21, 2007, 09:49 PM

there is no sight, thats the problem. there is nothing on there now. there is only one model 77 in the curent lineup with irons that also meets my other specifications, the international, per the website. ive read too many things regarding accuracy with that one, or it would be the one

scouter27 · June 23, 2007, 09:21 AM

cant anyone help?

Harry Bonar · June 23, 2007, 08:42 PM

Sir:
Measure your muzzle about an inch back, go to brownells catalogue and order a front sight on a ramp! For the rear do the same and drill and tap for a Williams base and select a rear blade.
Harry B.

scouter27 · June 23, 2007, 08:47 PM

thanks. how do in ensure the front sight is on straight? the rear will mount directly to the ruger base on the reciever. i plan on using the xs sights ghost ring, and will need a front sight to match. i will ask them about which will work. im thinking about tritium, but i am undecided about that

June 21, 2007, 09:02 PM	#1
scouter27 Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 420	installing front sight myself?? let me start off saying that i have almost no gunsmithing experience. i do have enough experience with using shop equipment, so the doing it isnt the problem. its doing it right. i think i have made up my mind (if youve seen my other thread in the rifle forum) and should be getting a new ruger soon. how would i go about doing this? or should i just get a gunsmith to do it? thanks __________________ Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons. S/F Jesse

June 21, 2007, 09:49 PM	#3
scouter27 Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 420	there is no sight, thats the problem. there is nothing on there now. there is only one model 77 in the curent lineup with irons that also meets my other specifications, the international, per the website. ive read too many things regarding accuracy with that one, or it would be the one __________________ Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons. S/F Jesse

June 23, 2007, 09:21 AM	#4
scouter27 Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 420	cant anyone help? __________________ Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons. S/F Jesse

June 23, 2007, 08:42 PM	#5
Harry Bonar Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area. Posts: 1,804	sights Sir: Measure your muzzle about an inch back, go to brownells catalogue and order a front sight on a ramp! For the rear do the same and drill and tap for a Williams base and select a rear blade. Harry B.

June 23, 2007, 08:47 PM	#6
scouter27 Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 420	thanks. how do in ensure the front sight is on straight? the rear will mount directly to the ruger base on the reciever. i plan on using the xs sights ghost ring, and will need a front sight to match. i will ask them about which will work. im thinking about tritium, but i am undecided about that __________________ Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons. S/F Jesse

June 21, 2007, 09:08 PM	#2
W.E.G. Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2007 Location: all over Virginia Posts: 266	Depends on what Ruger you get. Are you getting one that has the pushbutton-switcharoo-thingy on the sight? Some of the Rugers have a front sight installed via a roll-pin. If the sight is integral with the barrel, you definitely don't want to go hacking on it with a dremel and a hand-drill. Shipping to well-known gunsmiths who will do it right will kill you with the fees. Local gunsmiths, who may or may not have a clue should be approached with caution. Once its buggered, its buggered.