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Offline mountainman70

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SMR double base front sight
« on: January 31, 2015, 12:34:01 AM »
Hi y'all.not long ago,somewhere on here was a topic re smr double base front sights.I cant find it,heck,I cant find my glasses half the time.I would appreciate any help here.I have a walnut flint smr in the works,have the bases worked in,and need some inspiration as to the blade configuration.Thanks,Dave F ;D

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Re: SMR double base front sight
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2015, 06:01:04 AM »
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Re: SMR double base front sight
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2015, 07:03:17 AM »
On an antique, the front sight blade would be thinner and lower.
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Re: SMR double base front sight
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2015, 07:24:07 PM »
Thanks guys for the pic and info.Mine is shaping up like the pic,and as it is going to be shot more at range,for my tired ol eyes I am going with a taller,thick front blade.Probly gonna pour a similar nose cap/have a goodun.Dave :D