Winchester model 67 Sight adjustment help

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hello,

I am trying to sight in my winchester model 67. It is shooting right and I tried adjusting the dovetail but it wont move. I was thinking some wd-40 and a brass punch of sorts would do. Does the little metal elevation adjustment bar have to come out when adjusting side to side? I tried taking a rock and a glove (to not scratch or chip anything) and smashed the #### out of it. Didn't move. any tips?

Thanks, Logan
 
Logan370 said:
I am trying to sight in my winchester model 67. It is shooting right and I tried adjusting the dovetail but it wont move. I was thinking some wd-40 and a brass punch of sorts would do. Does the little metal elevation adjustment bar have to come out when adjusting side to side? I tried taking a rock and a glove (to not scratch or chip anything) and smashed the #### out of it. Didn't move. any tips?
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When attempting to drift the front or rear dovetail sight, it might be helpful to use the proper tools. A rock may be good tool for a sea otter, but a hammer with a brass or delrin or nylon punch (something that won't mar the metal sight) would be a better choice. If it's stubborn, let something like WD 40 or a penetrating oil work on it for a time.
 
Some sights are extremely tight in the dovetail and may require more force to move than anticipated. A solid bench block with suitable, short brass punch and medium weight hammer will get it to move. A penetrating oil may help. Taking the sight elevator out isn't a bad idea if tools start flying again.
 
Logan370 said:
hello,

I am trying to sight in my winchester model 67. It is shooting right and I tried adjusting the dovetail but it wont move. I was thinking some wd-40 and a brass punch of sorts would do. Does the little metal elevation adjustment bar have to come out when adjusting side to side? I tried taking a rock and a glove (to not scratch or chip anything) and smashed the #### out of it. Didn't move. any tips?

Thanks, Logan
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When a dovetail sight is very tight, then do the following steps;
1 - Take the barreled action off the stock.
2 - Secure the barrel in a padded ( aluminum or brass) vise where the sight is.
3 - Soak in penetrating oil for a few days .
4 - With a brass punch & medium hammer hit the TOP of the sight ( towards the barrel)
to loosen up the sight.
5 - With the barrel positioned so the sight is opposite either jaw of the vise use the
same brass punch & medium hammer hit the LEFT SIDE of the sight.
6 - If it does not move after 3-4 hits, then use a BIGGER hammer.

These steps have moved the most solid sight I have seen in decades.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, IF.
 
cooey43 said:
When a dovetail sight is very tight, then do the following steps;
1 - Take the barreled action off the stock.
2 - Secure the barrel in a padded ( aluminum or brass) vise where the sight is.
3 - Soak in penetrating oil for a few days .
4 - With a brass punch & medium hammer hit the TOP of the sight ( towards the barrel)
to loosen up the sight.
5 - With the barrel positioned so the sight is opposite either jaw of the vise use the
same brass punch & medium hammer hit the LEFT SIDE of the sight.
6 - If it does not move after 3-4 hits, then use a BIGGER hammer.

These steps have moved the most solid sight I have seen in decades.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, IF.
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thanks:)
 
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