Front site removal 10/22

[Neonbee]

Hey Gang!
I'm looking at putting a barrel shroud on my 10/22 and need to remove the front iron site to get it on.
It's an SS stock barrel with a black front site.
Anyone know how to remove it???
Thanks!!!

~Neon~

 

[(Ronin)]

If you don't have a sight pusher,just drift it out
It's a dovetail sight right?

 

[skirsons]

The sight or the base?

 

[Neonbee]

Ya... its the dove tail front site.
What do you mean by "drift" Ronin?

 

[Threemorewishes]

Buy a brass punch, support the barrel, drift out the front sight using the punch and a brass faced hammer. Any hammer will work but brass wont damage the barrel if you miss.

 

[m39a2]

Drift it out left to right as you look from the reciever to the barrel!

Scott

 

[coltfan]

More like bash the f u c k out of it...drift sounds so calm and peaceful....

wrap a pile of tape around the barrel on each side of the sight to protect it in case you slip....

 

[Neonbee]

Thanks Guys....
Wish me luck!!

 

[lone-wolf]

Let us know how it goes. Removing the front sight is one thing I really wouldn't want to do.

 

[Neonbee]

It was a breeze!
I just followed the instructions givin' in this thread.
I just wrapped the barrel with a rag 2 or 3 times (instead of tape). Tightened in a vice, put the punch on the bottom left side of the site and firmly hit it with a hammer 3 or 4 times and it slid right out.

This is where the site was on the barrel.

And...this is my tacky impression of my 10/22 jungle carbine.

THANKS for everyones help!!

 

[cyclone]

And...this is my tacky impression of my 10/22 jungle carbine.

Doesn't look half bad - nice job!

 

[Crazy.kayaker]

I'm not big in to semi auto anything but this is the second gun I'll say this. I could see my self with a gun like that. Good job and don't forget to post pictures on ANY JOB not just before and after but also the between pics too.

 

[cyclone]

I'm not big in to semi auto anything but this is the second gun I'll say this. I could see my self with a gun like that.

Sounds like someone hasn't seen enough 10/22 pics yet!

 

[lone-wolf]

I like it. Is it a ruger stock or aftermarket one?
Neonbee, I think your making alot of people happy that you joined the forum!

 

[Neonbee]

Thanks guys.....
I appreciate all your help and the kind words.
Lone-wolf, it's a factory Ruger "all weather" synthetic stock.

 

[mikeelliot]

Did you just drill the stock and put in a sling swivel?

 

[Neonbee]

Ya Mike...
I just measured 2" to 2-1/2" forward of butt plate and marked center with a pencil.
I them drilled a counter sink hole with a 7/32" drill bit to a depth of 1/8".
Then I drilled in the same hole to a total depth of 3/8" with a 5/32" bit.
I inserted a Uncle Mikes base stud and screwed it in s l o w l y with a long finishing nail threw the stud hole.
Do the same thing to the front stock but only come back about an 1" to 1-1/2".
After the first one, there easy to do.
I also put a set on my Weatherby XXII and my Marlin 25MN.