New sight set for the Ruger American Ranch (Page 1 of 3)
Posted: 12/19/2020 2:22:18 PM EDT
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New webpage up for these sights      Ruger American Ranch Iron Sights From NoDak Spud |
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These should be standard on every one of those things. I already have a 5.56 bolt action at the FFL for pickup, but now I want one of these 
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I would say yes. Looks like lots of cans are around 1.5". The tip of the front sight post is at 1.388" from centerline of the bore as shown with my zero. That times 2 equals 2.776 So the can would have to be well over 2.00" in diameter to obscure your sight picture. |
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As manufactured there are 3 attachment points. The 10/32 clamping screw and two 10/32 set screws the come down from the top. When all three are tightened down properly you would probably bend one of the ears before the sight would rotate. You should also gently tap the base back onto the barrel's taper when installing it. This will act as a wedge. However, there are several ways to make it "more" secure. 1. coat the inside of the sight base with red loctite or epoxy 2. dimple the top of the barrel for the set screws like an AR gas block 3. drill and cross pin the base to the barrel once you have gotten your FSB timed and sights zeroed |
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Originally Posted By mike_nds: As manufactured there are 3 attachment points. The 10/32 clamping screw and two 10/32 set screws the come down from the top. When all three are tightened down properly you would probably bend one of the ears before the sight would rotate. You should also gently tap the base back onto the barrel's taper when installing it. This will act as a wedge. However, there are several ways to make it "more" secure. 1. coat the inside of the sight base with red loctite or epoxy 2. dimple the top of the barrel for the set screws like an AR gas block 3. drill and cross pin the base to the barrel once you have gotten your FSB timed and sights zeroed Outstanding! Thank you for making an awesome product! |
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From what I've seen online, the 7.62x39 and 300 Blackout have the same step-up right before the thread protector. While the 6.5G seems to have an uninterrupted taper. But the Ruger website looks like they did a copypasta on some of the pics so I have gleaned this info from other pics. We will be getting a loaner 7.62x39 from a customer when the time comes.  |
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That's REALLY cool. This question is going to sound goofy, but hear me out... Will any of the common MRDS on the market cowitness with these? |
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Originally Posted By Bassgasm: That's REALLY cool. This question is going to sound goofy, but hear me out... Will any of the common MRDS on the market cowitness with these? It's basically the same as our NDS-26 so mini red dots like the Bushnell TRS-25 will co-witness. |
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My set arrived yesterday, installed today. Love it. Waiting somewhat patiently for the 300 Blackout front....OD measures .732". If there is any taper - it is in the tenths, I'd call it straight approximately 1 3/8" (my muzzle device overhangs back over the thread shoulder a bit). |
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Originally Posted By bfarrin1: My set arrived yesterday, installed today. Love it. Waiting somewhat patiently for the 300 Blackout front....OD measures .732"  a .750 FSB slides on with a couple hundredths of slack  its ~.73 all the way to the forend |
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The rear unit will only fit the short actions. The front sight is dependent on the barrel diameter. The NDS-56 is for a barrel taper that measures between .675"-.687". It may go on a different barrel, but not be in the preferred location. A good gunsmith could cut/turn a barrel to fit in a half hour. |
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Originally Posted By mike_nds: From what I've seen online, the 7.62x39 and 300 Blackout have the same step-up right before the thread protector. While the 6.5G seems to have an uninterrupted taper. But the Ruger website looks like they did a copypasta on some of the pics so I have gleaned this info from other pics. We will be getting a loaner 7.62x39 from a customer when the time comes. https://www.ruger.com/products/americanRifleRanch/images/extraViews/16976/1.jpg Can't wait, will have a 762x39 ordered the same day I order these sight! |
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Very cool! Are you eventually going to release this for the .308/ 6.5 Creedmore rifles? Eventually means in a year or two. It'll probably be that long before l pick one up unless l run across something with a "buy-me-now!" price.
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Thanks Mike. Like l said eventually. I'll be retiring in about 3 years to a state that very definitely isn't black rifle friendly but hunting is still okay. I have several .30-06s but want a compact. 308 especially if l can get open sights. Your product is perfect, if only...  Definitely put me down for a set in 2 or 3 years though. |
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UPDATE: This week we finally got the new front sights off the mill. It will take a few weeks to get them processed through anodizing. They are a bit different in the clamping arrangement with a split ring on the bottom with two 10-32 screws. There are still the two set screws that come down from the top. We're probably going to include both nylon tipped and point set screws to allow the customer some options.   We have made 2 diameters, a .750" version and a .730" version. This should cover a few of the other calibers based on my crowd-sourced info. You will need to get a good measurement of your barrel before you order. |
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Originally Posted By Normlizer: Will these fit on a American Compact in 308? We have gotten confirmation from a customer that these have the same receiver scope base hole spacing as the 5.56. |
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Finally got all the parts back and assembled. This is an early gun with the stepped barrel (.730" to .750" flare) so the front sight telescopes over the attached flash hider. Worked really well. NDS-58 front sight (.750" dia) and NDS-60 flash hider mounted on a 7.62x39 RAR. 
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Over 50 and reputed to be a formidable brigand
Over 50 and reputed to be a formidable brigand
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Originally Posted By mike_nds: Finally got all the parts back and assembled. This is an early gun with the stepped barrel (.730" to .750" flare) so the front sight telescopes over the attached flash hider. Worked really well. NDS-58 front sight (.750" dia) and NDS-60 flash hider mounted on a 7.62x39 RAR. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/91277/NDS-58_a_JPG-2028704.jpg Very nice! ARFCOM needs a "like" button. |
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Originally Posted By mike_nds: Finally got all the parts back and assembled. This is an early gun with the stepped barrel (.730" to .750" flare) so the front sight telescopes over the attached flash hider. Worked really well. NDS-58 front sight (.750" dia) and NDS-60 flash hider mounted on a 7.62x39 RAR. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/91277/NDS-58_a_JPG-2028704.jpg Now if I could only find a RAR that's not priced absurdly... |
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Originally Posted By sgtlmj: Sorry if this has been covered, but do you have a rail mounted rear that would work with your front and mount to the factory rail? Check into the Keltec SU16 rear sight. I bet that would work.  I'd go with Nodak all the way though. Adjustments on the Keltec are nowhere as nice as the A1 style.The UTG one is ok for what it is. I really wish you guys made a Picatinny Rear (I was looking for one to put on ak AK with railed cover). The only real quality option is from LPA and those are almost $120 Or even an adapter plate that would convert the 10/22 rear sight to a low picatinny base. |
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On the 5.56 gun the top of the front sight post was 1.394" from centerline of the bore to get a 2" high zero at 100 yards. The 7.62x39 was similar. If you use something else  you will need the aperture to be in that ball park to work. Although our front sight has a huge range of adjustment. I have a new webpage up for these products. https://www.nodakspud.com/Ranch%20Sights.htm |
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Over 50 and reputed to be a formidable brigand
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Maybe, the problems are height of the rear, and barrel diameter. You may have to shim the front to get a good fit far enough forward. Of course you could slide it back against the taper but that might look awkward. |
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Over 50 and reputed to be a formidable brigand
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I just got a new video uploaded. Ruger American Ranch 7.62x39 with iron sights |
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Originally Posted By mike_nds: I just got a new video uploaded.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-O4SKOE6X-YOutstanding. |
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