Clamp on front sight

[WhelanLad]

Hey fellas i want to use my 35 Whelen for open sight hunting to utilise the rifle!
its a Ruger hawkeye model, so i will get a NECG ruger sight i believe and some kind of front sight for the barrel....
how do i go about this? DIY? as best i can.

rifle will forever be mine so no stress on cosmetic issues or stuff ups on my behalf.... does this look like it would work>

https://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/sights/front-sights/ruger-10-22-adjustable-front-sight-standard-barrel-prod42911.aspx

or someone have link to the item i would be looking for?

thanks

 

[yomomma]

https://www.brownells.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=2235

This and a front ramp of your choice.

 

[obsessed1b]

I have mounted many front sights. I drill and tap to mount the ramp. Bottom taps are prefered for this. Use a clamp to hold rifle on your drill press( hand drill could be used but it's a bit harder to keep holes level) drill a blind hole then tap with bottoming tap ( go slow and use LOTS of fluid backing out every 1/4 turn or so so the tap does not bind) simple job that takes less than 1/2 hour.

 

[islandhunter]

I ordered a banded front necg sight from brownells for a hawkeye. The diameter was slightly smaller than the barrel. It was reamed to fit, and epoxied in place. Worked great.