User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 4/24/2002 8:42:05 AM EDT
[#1]
Despite its porous look it is SUPPOSE to be a forging.
You might also want to post this in the Bushmaster forum. Maybe Bushmaster will explain this better. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/24/2002 12:11:49 PM EDT
[#2]
all bushy stuff is forged
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/24/2002 1:18:53 PM EDT
[#3]
I've noticed this also. My front sight has small indentations that give it a cast appearance.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/24/2002 2:05:21 PM EDT
[#4]
What you're probably looking at is the forging seam, the 1/4" or so thick seam that runs through the middle of the site block. Normally, there is excess metal sticking out of the seam which is then machined smooth. But sometimes there isn't any excess metal, and there can be "pits" along the seam. It's just a minor cosmetic issue.
-Troy |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/24/2002 2:17:00 PM EDT
[#5]
I dunno but the front sight is strong. My rifle fell over on a concrete floor, I saw the front sight bounce off the floor a couple times. Figured it probably cracked or at least my zero was screwed up. Thing never even missed a beat.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/24/2002 8:20:59 PM EDT
[#6]
Might be a kit gun.... Bushmasters are forged.... You can tell when a front sight is cast because the front and back are flat and the edges are sharper. Forged ones have rounded edges and you see the seem running down the middle.
|
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
