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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: Jerry on April 01, 2019, 09:13:59 PM

Title: Front Sight Dovetail
Post by: Jerry on April 01, 2019, 09:13:59 PM

I have noticed some dovetail front sights on octagon to round barrels. What wall thickness would be safe to dovetail and how deep a dovetail? Thanks, Jerry

Title: Re: Front Sight Dovetail
Post by: Dennis Glazener on April 01, 2019, 09:23:32 PM

Jerry,
I make all my dovetails .030" deep and per L C Rice on their 12L14 barrels he said .100" wall thickness between the bottom of the dovetail and the bore was plenty for the barrel tendons. Since the barrel tenon dovetails are closer to the combustion chamber than the front sight one I would think you could go less but I will leave that to others to confirm.

I use the little silver heart shaped sight for my fowler front sites and soft solder them directly to the barrel without a dovetail.
Dennis

Title: Re: Front Sight Dovetail
Post by: Jerry on April 01, 2019, 09:48:35 PM

Thanks Dennis. Where can I purchase a front sight like you use? Anymore my eyes need a wide front sight. Regards, Jerry

Title: Re: Front Sight Dovetail
Post by: gusd on April 01, 2019, 10:39:20 PM

I do the same as Dennis, .030 deep.
Reeves Goring  has cast front sights that are nice.
Gus