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Post by huntingman on Aug 15, 2011 9:04:27 GMT -5
I have a mossberg 500 with a slug barrel, the front rifle sight broke, does anyone know where to go to get a new one put on or can i do this myself???
Thanks
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Post by hornharvester on Aug 15, 2011 13:16:27 GMT -5
Most gun shops that do repair work can put one on. Im not sure if that sight is a dove tail or screw in. If its threaded you can buy them at Gander or Dicks. I would contact Mossberg and see what they have. h.h. www.mossberg.com/content.asp?ID=500§ion=service |
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Post by hookeye on Aug 24, 2011 23:36:14 GMT -5
Is it one pc? If so then a new one will need to be brazed on (if it came off, which sometimes happend). If the blade on a 1 pc front sight has been damaged one might be able to have a 3/8 dovetail cut into the base and an insert blade put in.
You could do that yourself with the right files if you're somewhat skilled. Its not rocket science but some folks just don't have fine pitch motor skills and should leave that stuff to the craftsment type.
A decent gunsmith with a mull could buzz the remnant blade off and do the standard dovetail and put in a correct height Williams blade pretty easily. Dunno cost or turnaround time.
If you want to go that route get with your gunsmith ASAP as his business should be getting heavy with hunting seasons coming on.
If the whole front sight came off there's reportedly some wicked Loctite product (Black?) that's expensive, can be had at Brownells, and supposedly it'll stick a sight on a shotgun barrel and hold up.
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Post by hookeye on Aug 24, 2011 23:37:14 GMT -5
A gunsmith might have that adhesive and be able to fix it rather quickly
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