How easy is it to drill and tap?

brass shower · November 11, 2001, 07:04 PM

I'm considering dripping and tapping the side of my ruger 96/44 to install a side mounted peep sight such as the Williams 5D. How feasable is this without an extensive array of gunsmithing equipment? What tools would I need to proceed with this to do a nice job? All suggestions welcome.

scouter27 · November 11, 2001, 08:33 PM

You will need a drill press, proper bit, proper tap, and, if you screw up, some welding equipment to fill the hole and start over

Your smith would be a better choice.

November 11, 2001, 07:04 PM	#1
brass shower Member Join Date: February 25, 1999 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 63	How easy is it to drill and tap? I'm considering dripping and tapping the side of my ruger 96/44 to install a side mounted peep sight such as the Williams 5D. How feasable is this without an extensive array of gunsmithing equipment? What tools would I need to proceed with this to do a nice job? All suggestions welcome.

November 11, 2001, 08:33 PM	#2
scouter27 Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 420	You will need a drill press, proper bit, proper tap, and, if you screw up, some welding equipment to fill the hole and start over Your smith would be a better choice. __________________ Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons. S/F Jesse