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Rem 721/722 front sight

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19 February 2008, 23:03
Stonecreek
Rem 721/722 front sight
Got a call from a friend who wants to remove the front sight of a Remington 722. He's wanting to know if it is sweated in place or mounted with screws. I've never worked with one, so I have no idea. What say ye, all-knowing wise persons?
20 February 2008, 00:04
Westpac
It is sweated on. Grip the sight with vise grips, direct the neutral tip of an Oxy/Acetylene flame to the sight and remove. For minimum damage, apply heat control paste to the bore and heat just the sight.


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20 February 2008, 00:06
Bill Meyer
If I recollect correctly, they are brazed on and are a real pain to remove. Takes a lot of heat. Bill
20 February 2008, 08:00
Toomany Tools
Ditto Malm and Bill. Lots of heat to get them off, but I usually don't waste time with them.


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