Can anyone tell me how the masterpiece front sight is secured?, is it held on with a screw or sweated on. I have emailed NECG a couple of time and have gotten no answer. That is the one with the band

It has a ramp set screw. It is imported into the USA in 14 different band IDs (.551 - .827) and can be installed just like the factory Ruger banded sight.

They are designed to be sweated on.

Well, I guess that clears up that

The NECG Masterpiece (banded front ramp) is sweated on. Their Universal ramp is is screwed on.

Thanks

NECG’s banded front ramps need a bit of fitting since they don’t come with a built in taper, but they are beautiful pieces of work that really complement a fine rifle. Very classy looking, and the quick change blades are a nice added feature.

I’m building an 03 sporter and a Krag sporter right now and both will use the NECG banded front ramps.

Rick 0311:

Could you tell us just how you go about fitting the sight band? Thanks!

Glenn

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Originally posted by hst:
Rick 0311:

Could you tell us just how you go about fitting the sight band? Thanks!

Glenn

I guess there might be easier and even better ways but I turned a brass rod to the taper of my barrel and used it as a lap with grinding compound. The instructions for smacking it with a hammer and a block of wood and other such violent methods just didn’t really appeal to me since I have ruined too many things over the years trying to force fit them. I’m much more patient (and hopefully smarter) now in my older age!

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Originally posted by Rick 0311:
The NECG Masterpiece (banded front ramp) is sweated on. Their Universal ramp is is screwed on.

The Recknagel sight imported and sold by NECG as the Masterpiece Banded Front Ramp w/ Interchangeable Beads is suggested to be installed by either:
1. press fit and locked w/ factory ramp set screw.
2. loctite.
3. soft solder (force 44 recommended).

I have one soft soldered but have two that were hand-fit and pressed-on (locked w/ set-screw) on a 375H&H and a 458WM that were used hard and never came loose.

NECG can be reached at 603-469-3450

You can screw any of these ramps on if you want to, and I’m sure they will stay put just fine under most circumstances. I just have a personal dislike about drilling holes in my barrels down near the muzzle where the steel is thinner. For a field gun it is too easy to bang the front sight and snap that little screw off...just my opinion.