[ARCHIVED THREAD] - N/M Front Sight question

Posted: 11/19/2004 8:26:15 PM EDT

I'm installing a 050" wide square post from Brownells.

As you can see from the image below, the post is slightly ramped running fore to aft.
I imagine the post was ramped along the long edge for a reason, but can't figure why.
Simple question, in the interest of good focus, should the ramp point toward or away from the shooter?

Thanks!

Posted: 11/19/2004 8:29:54 PM EDT

[#1]

I have the same FSP. The ramp is irritating as it changes the way the sight reflects light depending on how you zero the rifle. I just filed it flat and touched it up with cold blue... now it is the same from either side.

Posted: 11/21/2004 9:12:10 AM EDT

[#2]

Thanks StealthyBlagga;

I had a feeling that the ramp would change the way the sight reflects light depending on it's orientation.

For now, I don't want to file on the post. Does anyone else have a recommendation on the optimal position of the sight?

Posted: 11/21/2004 9:41:22 AM EDT

[#3]

Don't know what to say about the best position for your sight. You can get a .050" NM front sight
from DPMS that is the same when viewed from any of the four sides. These work great on my two bushmaster A2's. Got mine through midway.

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