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Offline casca1

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want to install open sights from scope mount
« on: September 05, 2009, 06:28:22 AM »
can anyone ( who knows )  recommend a set of open sights to install on a .223 barrel
want a 223 with open sights to plink with cast bullets.

open to different style sights.
 If you have a link or 2 that would really be great.
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Re: want to install open sights from scope mount
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2009, 07:49:14 AM »
At one time you could order a set from H&R and even have them added to an Acc barrel , but I'm not sure since Remington has taken over .

I think they still sell them and if you already have a barrel just about any good gunsmith can add a set .

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Re: want to install open sights from scope mount
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2009, 10:35:52 AM »
want to install open sights from scope mount

If you mean you want to mount the rear sight on the scope rail, the only sights I'm aware of are peep sights, XS and NECG makes sights that mount on Weaver bases. The problem you'll find with them is they require a very tall front sight, they're also  expen$ive.

http://www.xssights.com/store/rifle.html

http://www.newenglandcustomgun.com/

If you want to mount a rear sight where the scope rail mounts, again you're pretty much limited to peep sights, but a couple exceptions are the Smith Long Range ladder sight which has a buckhorn and a flip up ladder peep, but it too isn't cheap, you can see it and other peep sights in the FAQs link Peep and Firesights.

Another option if you can find one is a 30-40 Krag sight, I think there's a link to it in the FAQs too.

Other that those, you'll need to have the barrel drilled and tapped for the rear sight as well as the front sight unless you have a Superlight barrel that's already got sights, or is drilled and tapped.

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Re: want to install open sights from scope mount
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2009, 01:45:11 AM »
yes,  I want to remove the scope rail and install a nice set of open sights on my 223 handi
willing to drill tap  cut paste  glue & tape  whatever it needs to be able to hit the target 99.999999 %
of the time, If  I do my part

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Re: want to install open sights from scope mount
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2009, 05:18:21 AM »
I have a set of open sights off my 357 barrel, if you'd like them PM your address and I'll try to get them in the mail Tuesday.

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Re: want to install open sights from scope mount
« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2009, 05:29:03 AM »
CAN  YOU  GUYS  JUST  FEEL  THE  LOVE !
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Re: want to install open sights from scope mount
« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2009, 12:27:03 PM »
Stopped by the PO this afternoon so your sights are "in the mail".
Don't forget to post a picture of your open sighted 223.

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Re: want to install open sights from scope mount
« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2009, 07:42:06 PM »
That is what is different about this forum compared to all others on the web.

Talk about treating others like good friends and beloved family!

Feel the love is damn right!