Canted front sight??

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Posted: 4/20/2007 12:22:59 PM EDT

I just recently hab the barrel changed out on my RRA, and now the rear sights are waaay to the left when I zeroed it and before they were dang near centered. Could I have a canted front sight? If so how can I fix it? Has anyone eles had this problem?
Thanks, Type56

Posted: 4/20/2007 1:07:56 PM EDT

[#1]

If you just had the barrel replaced then you more than likely have a over-indexed barrel. A canted FSB is still possible though. The only way to tell would be to remove and re-install the barrel paying attention to not over-index the barrel during torquing of the barrel nut.

Posted: 4/20/2007 1:34:59 PM EDT

[#2]

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If you just had the barrel replaced then you more than likely have a over-indexed barrel. A canted FSB is still possible though. The only way to tell would be to remove and re-install the barrel paying attention to not over-index the barrel during torquing of the barrel nut.

right on.

Posted: 4/20/2007 1:46:09 PM EDT

[#3]

Buy a new rifle

Someone had to say it...

Posted: 4/22/2007 8:22:04 AM EDT

[#4]

Well I found out that it isnt over indexed, so now for the fix. Some have told me to just whack it with a rubber mallet. Tried that and it didnt budge, do I need to knock the pins out first??

Posted: 4/22/2007 8:41:03 AM EDT

[#5]

Knocking out the front pins won't help you index the fsb unless you redrill and install oversized pins after you properly locate the fsb in my experience.

Posted: 4/22/2007 8:43:34 AM EDT

[#6]

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Knocking out the front pins won't help you index the fsb unless you redrill and install oversized pins after you properly locate the fsb in my experience.

Well crap...

Posted: 4/22/2007 8:56:01 AM EDT

[#7]

When I bought my Bushmaster A2 several years ago, Had the same problem. I decided that it had a canted front sight. Took it to where I bought it and they sent it back to Bushmaster. Back in a couple weeks and fixed. Since then, have changed out the barrel so now it's really irrevelant but still shoots right on. At least about all I can say it's probably your front sight canted. Mine was so bad that it always short stroked and jammed cause I guess the gas hole to the tube wasn't centered on the base and wasn't getting enough to cycle it right. All that ended when I got it back.

Posted: 4/22/2007 9:13:12 AM EDT

[#8]

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Well crap...

You could always mod the FSB to accept set screws.

Posted: 4/22/2007 9:18:55 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Well crap...

You could always mod the FSB to accept set screws.

Very good idea!! I'll see what I can come up with.

Posted: 4/22/2007 9:19:36 AM EDT

[#10]

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Quoted:
Well crap...

You could always mod the FSB to accept set screws.

Theres a thought if those kinds of mods appeal to you.

I'd send it back to BM.

Posted: 4/22/2007 9:28:26 AM EDT

[#11]

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Theres a thought if those kinds of mods appeal to you.

I'd send it back to BM.

It's a RRA, but with the barrel changed out, it wouldn't be a waurenty job but he still could send it to them (RRA), I guess.

Posted: 4/22/2007 9:38:30 AM EDT

[#12]

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Quoted:

Theres a thought if those kinds of mods appeal to you.

I'd send it back to BM.

It's a RRA, but with the barrel changed out, it wouldn't be a waurenty job but he still could send it to them (RRA), I guess.

You know it's bad when "Bushmaster" and "canted sight" become synonymous in the minds of many.

Posted: 4/22/2007 9:41:51 AM EDT

[#13]

Where is the new barrel from?

There is a possibilty that the FSB was installed incorrectly.

Posted: 4/22/2007 9:49:48 AM EDT

[#14]

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Where is the new barrel from?

There is a possibilty that the FSB was installed incorrectly.

Well, Its a bushmaster barrel.....

Posted: 4/22/2007 10:08:05 AM EDT

[#15]

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Quoted:
Where is the new barrel from?

There is a possibilty that the FSB was installed incorrectly.

Well, Its a bushmaster barrel.....

I knew it!!!

Posted: 4/22/2007 10:30:17 AM EDT

[#16]

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Quoted:
Where is the new barrel from?

There is a possibilty that the FSB was installed incorrectly.

Well, Its a bushmaster barrel.....

Wow, thats funny. (not really) I've bought two barrels from Bushmaster and both sighted in great. But maybe you got a "friday barrel"

Posted: 4/22/2007 11:17:25 AM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Where is the new barrel from?

There is a possibilty that the FSB was installed incorrectly.

Well, Its a bushmaster barrel.....

Wow, thats funny. (not really) I've bought two barrels from Bushmaster and both sighted in great. But maybe you got a "friday barrel"

Or a monday barrel...

Posted: 4/22/2007 2:23:43 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Where is the new barrel from?

There is a possibilty that the FSB was installed incorrectly.

Well, Its a bushmaster barrel.....

Wow, thats funny. (not really) I've bought two barrels from Bushmaster and both sighted in great. But maybe you got a "friday barrel"

Or a monday barrel...

Yeah....Maybe thats what I ment

Posted: 4/22/2007 2:30:46 PM EDT

[#19]

FWIW: My BM was canted, I contacted BM about the problem and they fixed it for me no problems. Great customer service, but the QC leaves a bit to be desired.

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