Husqvarna front sight

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22 September 2010, 22:28

Rick R

Husqvarna front sight

Has anyone ever removed the front sight element from a Husqvarna M146? I'd like a larger front bead that's a few 0.001" taller but while I can see that the insert is dovetailed fore and aft, I can't figure how to get it our without destroying anything.

23 September 2010, 08:40

JD Miller

I have 3 but havent removed them, dont ya tap foward with a brass punch

23 September 2010, 17:45

Rick R

I tried that but was pretty gentle with it as I didn't want to break anything. I find that my best gunsmithing skill is damaging something that I can't replace in a place where I can't easily remove it. Then I have to break out the Dremel and we all know that it's downhill from there

I may apply some heat and tap harder.

Thanks

23 September 2010, 19:27

z1r

quote:
Originally posted by Rick R:
I tried that but was pretty gentle with it as I didn't want to break anything. I find that my best gunsmithing skill is damaging something that I can't replace in a place where I can't easily remove it. Then I have to break out the Dremel and we all know that it's downhill from there

They drifyt out from the rear to the front. Some are frozen in place due to the 60+ years they have been in. Careful with the heat, the ramps are only soft soldered.

The real trick is finding a taller sight? The Master piece blades can be made to work but are not drop in replacements.
I may apply some heat and tap harder.

Thanks

23 September 2010, 20:51

cewe

Heat will expand the metal and make it stick harder won´t it? I´d try a good degreasing solvent and let it sit for 24h, then apply some more and then tap it.¨
Just my 2c