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03 October 2008, 01:25

retreever

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Want to replace the front sight on my Famars with a ivory sight.. Who should I contact or where can I find one...

Mike

Michael Podwika... DRSS bigbores and hunting www.pvt.co.za " MAKE THE SHOT " 450#2 Famars

03 October 2008, 01:38

N E 450 No2

I would call JJ Perodeau at Champlins.

You might want to use Warthog Ivory, as I do not think it yellows as fast as elephant ivory.

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03 October 2008, 02:23

Dangerous Dave

Have you tried applying a little white out to your excisting front site?

If your parents didn't have any children chances are you won't either.

05 October 2008, 05:14

BigFiveJack

Hi Mike,

JJ is putting a warthog ivory SIGHT on my rifle as
part of the to-do list that I sent to him when I
sent the rifle to him in December. It should be
back in my hands by mid NOVEMBER and I can't
wait.

Jack

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05 October 2008, 11:48

Will

Don't know what the front sight on your Famars looks like.

On the flip-ups I just glue them in the upright position so they don't move.

Surely you can get a gunsmith to fake it with one of the NECG white beads. Or get one of the threaded shotgun beads and screw it in behind the front sight.

What's a matter old man, can't see that tiny brass bead anymore?

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05 October 2008, 17:33

470Evans

Mike,

Are you talking about adding a flip up ivory sight or an ivory face on your regular sight?

If it's the regular sight I'd recommend a platinum face with a 45 degree cut. The platinum face really picks ups light.

In any case speak with JJ.

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05 October 2008, 19:57

BEGNO

Send it to New England Custom Gun, they will find one that works and install it for you.

BUTCH

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06 October 2008, 09:14

Hog Killer

Just get some white nail polish. Touch up when needed. Only a buck or two, and you do not have to be without your DR.

Keith

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07 October 2008, 10:20

BigFiveJack

To Will,

I think we all type "web site" so often
that when we think of "rifle sight" we
slip into the S I T E spelling. I fixed it
in my post above.

Jack

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11 October 2008, 05:36

Frank Martinez

Something like this if you can have one fit on the famars would be perfect. The best of both worlds.

Michael Podwika... DRSS bigbores and hunting www.pvt.co.za " MAKE THE SHOT " 450#2 Famars

12 October 2008, 14:07

peterdk

quote:
Originally posted by retreever:
Frank who makes that sight????

Mike

recknagle(sp)germany makes them, its a copy of an old H&H front sight for bolt rifles.

best regards

peter

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13 October 2008, 04:40

505ED

If you want a new front sight for your double contact Nick Tooth PH # 417-581-4570, he does first rate work! I thinkas good or a bit better than JJ. Just my 2 cents.

Ed

13 October 2008, 05:29

Charles_Helm

NECG carries the Recknagel sight either banded or screw in.

Thinking about an upgrade for my some of bolt rifles.

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15 October 2008, 02:17

Atkinson

Mike,
You don't need to send the gun out to get that done..You can order a front sight from NECG or Brownells..Be sure and measure your present sight from bottom to top..If you are ordering a larger bead then you may want to compensate for that by going to the next smaller in height as you will take more bead in your sight picture with a larger bead as the bigger bead will lift the barrel and make you shoot a tad higher.

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