10/22 is broken!!

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RedCrosse

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I always have the fear that I am asking a really dumb question everytime, but here goes:

My VERY stock 10/22 front sight is sliding back and forth. Sometimes it will drop right out. Just asking here before I call anyone to get it fixed. Is there any quick solution that I can do at home?

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- Edmund Burke
 
Buy a nasy scope for the gun and you will never go back to the iron sights again.

I have a pretty good scope on my totally stock 10/22 and I can seriously hit a quarter at 75 yds with it consistently, you couldnt see it without the scope, the first thing I did when I got my rifle was buy a scope for it, its almost a given when you get a 10/22 you get a scope, it just makes it that much more fun.

Next I will be getting a thumbhole stock and a heavey target barrel from Hogue and I will be all set.

Seriously, the sight problem you are having is most likely nothing and can be easily fixed but trust me on this one, you get a good scope you will never look at the sights again, the 10/22 was made for it.

The scope I got is fairly powerful and only cost me like $90, its a Tasco but I cant remember the specs.

Good luck,
~Jason
 
Remove front sight. Use a small center punch to make two or three marks across the base of the dovetail. This will raise metal around the edges of the little craters. Drive sight blade back in and check for fit. If you raise too much metal, carefully remove excess with file. Trial & error. Hope this helps. BTW, the only dumb question is the one not asked. :)

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I had the same thing happen to me. I had a Simmons compact scope on it, so I just left it off. It did bother me (it didn't look right) so I finally used some Loktite on it and it stayed put.

Try the Bushnell Holosight on that 10/22. It works and looks great!
 
Red, Get a center punch and lightly punch two holes on the rear of the sight base. It should make some dimples. The site should require a moderate amount of force to install. Use a non-marring punch and support the base on a piece of metal such as the edge of a vice when reinstalling. It's best to have two people to do this. I use my kids. Please excuse the crudity of this picture.

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[This message has been edited by badgerarms (edited October 01, 2000).]
 
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