Seventy7rs
Single-Sixer
Hoping I can get some advice on how to remove and reinstall the banded front sight base on my Ruger No 1. It is stainless with the stainless banded front sight and the insert that goes into the sight, and the tropical barrel profile in 405 cal. I want to cut the barrel and remount the sight, I have a barrel facing/crowning tool and the other items I think I need. The barrel has no contour in the area where I will cut it.
What is a recommended procedure to remove the banded sight base without destroying it? Heat it and drive it off? How about reinstalling it? Chill the barrel, heat the base, and try to drive it back on? Should I use an adhesive or loctite-type product when reinstalling?
Thanks in advance for any help. I went through most of the Ruger-Smithing section and did not find any older posts, but I may have missed one.
What is a recommended procedure to remove the banded sight base without destroying it? Heat it and drive it off? How about reinstalling it? Chill the barrel, heat the base, and try to drive it back on? Should I use an adhesive or loctite-type product when reinstalling?
Thanks in advance for any help. I went through most of the Ruger-Smithing section and did not find any older posts, but I may have missed one.