11 March 2002, 05:10
<duckcrazy>Question about putting sights on rifle without sights?
An older Sako with a FN action doesn't have sights.I would like to know a rough idea what it would cost to put a folding 3 leaf express sight on this gun and have the barrel cutoff and recrowned?
11 March 2002, 05:42
John RicksLook at the NECG web site for good barrel band type front sights and express rear sights. My web site has a link to NECG and a photo of a M70 on the first page with NECG sights.
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11 March 2002, 06:57
BobsterSARCO in Shotgun News advertises a 3 leaf Whitworth type rear sight and front sight combo, new for less than $75. According to Brownells Shop Price Survey, the price range for front sight installation can run $15-$70 plus $15-$25 per hole drilled and tapped. Rear sight installation is listed as $15-$25 per hole drilled and tapped. You can add another $10-$20 per sight if they are sweated on with solder in addition to the previously mentioned charges. If you've got a heavy recoiling rifle you will want them attached both ways.
Barrel cut and crown rates can run between $25-$40.
On average your probably looking at a range of $200-$300 for the job depending on the expertise of the "smithy". I have found with gunsmithing, as with most things, that if you deal with experienced, reputable folks you get what you pay for.