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WA, USA
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Posted: 12/15/2023 3:14:38 PM EDT
I am installing my Tech Sights Rail Aperture Sights Set (TSR200RL). I had the barrel in my vice and tapped the sights out in the wrong direction. I tapped out the front/rear factory sights from Right to Left. I just read that the proper method to tap them out is from Left to Right due to a slight taper Ruger puts into the dovetail. When I was tapping them out I didn't feel too much resistance so I proceeded with just tapping them out.
So at this point, did I just destroy the dovetail grooves? TIA. |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 12/15/2023 3:52:36 PM EDT
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If there iis so little taper that you could tap them out the wrong way, I doubt you did any serious damage. How does the new sight fit?
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 12/15/2023 3:55:23 PM EDT
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Not all dovetails are directional. If it came out easy enough, you didn't do any damage. But typically, a good habit is to remove dovetailed items to the left and install to the right (as you are behind the gun, like you were shooting it).
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WA, USA
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Posted: 12/15/2023 7:52:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Seattle206]
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The Tech Sights are amazing, haven't shot it yet but the sight picture/radius and overall aesthetics is much better than what the factory irons offered.
The installation was a breeze. After I zero these sights in I might throw the Bushnell RDS in the future. 
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Posted: 12/15/2023 9:20:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 50-140]
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You can always shim the dovetail, aluminum foil, lead foil or something similar if you want to use the factory dovetail
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OK, USA
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Posted: 1/2/2024 4:00:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BuckMan123]
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The Tech Sights Rail Aperture Sights Set (TSR200RL) front sight is held in by a screw that expands in the dovetail to hold it in place. So there is no need to worry about damage of enlarging the dovetail on your barrel. For your rear sight dovetail, tape it off, mix up some JB weld and fill it in. It smooths out the area and can be easily removed if you don't like it later. I did it on 2 10/22 TD that I installed Tech sight on.
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TN, USA
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Posted: 1/4/2024 11:07:08 PM EDT
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While you’re at it, fill that dovetail with a blank. The Williams version is my favorite as it has a set screw that makes installation easy. Those dovetail edges are sharp and can be hazardous.
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Posted: 3/27/2024 10:17:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Seattle206: The Tech Sights are amazing, haven't shot it yet but the sight picture/radius and overall aesthetics is much better than what the factory irons offered. The installation was a breeze. After I zero these sights in I might throw the Bushnell RDS in the future. https://i.imgur.com/Im4pdyd.jpg I like Samson sights  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 3/30/2024 9:28:13 PM EDT
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You can easily tighten a dovetail by tapping the midpoint down with a punch.
Then the installed front sight covers it up. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2024 11:32:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mike_nds: You can easily tighten a dovetail by tapping the midpoint down with a punch. Then the installed front sight covers it up. And you know what would be a nice sight to install in the tightened dovetail? Nodak spud sights. If only they were available. |
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Posted: 3/31/2024 6:34:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rocketfish: And you know what would be a nice sight to install in the tightened dovetail? Nodak spud sights. If only they were available. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rocketfish: Originally Posted By mike_nds: You can easily tighten a dovetail by tapping the midpoint down with a punch. Then the installed front sight covers it up. And you know what would be a nice sight to install in the tightened dovetail? Nodak spud sights. If only they were available. +1 |
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Posted: 3/31/2024 6:36:14 PM EDT
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They are in the works. We are bringing the Ranch sights back first.
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Posted: 4/1/2024 6:00:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HipSh0T: +1 Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HipSh0T: Originally Posted By Rocketfish: Originally Posted By mike_nds: You can easily tighten a dovetail by tapping the midpoint down with a punch. Then the installed front sight covers it up. And you know what would be a nice sight to install in the tightened dovetail? Nodak spud sights. If only they were available. +1 Another +1 |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 4/1/2024 8:23:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BuckMan123]
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Tape off the area around the dovetail and fill it in with JB Weld. Keeps the area clean of overfill and easier cleanup. I did it on both of my 10/22 TD that now have Tech Sites.
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