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    Default Tech Sight installation Issue

    So I have the TSR-200 for my Ruger 10/22

    I need to knock out the front sight, but I'm unable and scared of bending my barrel. I set up the gun on the edge of my counter, supported the barrel with a phonebook open to the proper height, and then began trying to tap the frontsight out from left to right as the pamphlet says. However, I cannot get it to budge, and as I said before I'm scared to hit it too hard and bend my barrel.

    Please help, I'm dying to get these on.
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    Default Re: Tech Sight installation Issue

    What are you using for a punch? I used a 1/8" dia steel punch and a block of wood. I don't know what the factory sight is made of, but, it's SOFT. You have to whack it pretty good, with a small hammer. I think my 'smithing hammer is a 10 oz Ball pein hammer. I also have a small brass one, but that one wouldn't move the sight.

    I haven't been able to get to the range to sight mine in yet......

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    Default Re: Tech Sight installation Issue

    I had to give it up for now until I get a better location to do it.

    I was using WD40 to loosen up the dovetail, a hammer, and an improvised screwdriver punch. I was attempting to do it without a vice, but it appears I really need one.
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    Default Re: Tech Sight installation Issue

    I just drifted my nephew's 10/22 rear sight, it was extremly tight. I used a brass bolt, as I don't have a brass punch. I had to wack it pretty good with a 12 oz. hammer,but it finally did move. I don't think you will bend his barrel[COLOR="PaleGreen"]but don't hold me to it. [COLOR="palegreen"] Let me know how your sights work out, as I am in the market.
    I vote the second first

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    Default Re: Tech Sight installation Issue

    Quote Originally Posted by jon'76 View Post
    I had to give it up for now until I get a better location to do it.

    I was using WD40 to loosen up the dovetail, a hammer, and an improvised screwdriver punch. I was attempting to do it without a vice, but it appears I really need one.
    Do you have a bag of shot or a sandbag? That would work pretty well. WD won't loosen up a dovetail.
    I vote the second first

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    Default Re: Tech Sight installation Issue

    Forgive me, but how would I use the bag of shot or sandbag?

    I'm new to rifle modifications if you can't tell.

    Should I field strip the rifle down to the barreled action?


    I will give this a go tomorrow if it's possible to do with simple tools as I'm sure I can find a brass bolt or buy one.
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    Default Re: Tech Sight installation Issue

    Quote Originally Posted by jon'76 View Post
    Forgive me, but how would I use the bag of shot or sandbag?

    I'm new to rifle modifications if you can't tell.

    Should I field strip the rifle down to the barreled action?


    I will give this a go tomorrow if it's possible to do with simple tools as I'm sure I can find a brass bolt or buy one.
    You can use the sandbag or bag of shot to support the barrle, while you drift the sight.
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    Default Re: Tech Sight installation Issue

    Quote Originally Posted by jon'76 View Post
    Forgive me, but how would I use the bag of shot or sandbag?

    I'm new to rifle modifications if you can't tell.

    Should I field strip the rifle down to the barreled action?


    I will give this a go tomorrow if it's possible to do with simple tools as I'm sure I can find a brass bolt or buy one.
    Lay the barrel on the bag for support, lay the side of the sight that you want to strike up, and tap the sight down. Have confidence, you can do this.
    I vote the second first

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