[ARCHIVED THREAD] - A2 sight removal

Posted: 6/1/2013 7:13:55 PM EDT

I am trying to install a free float rail and having trouble with the front sight removal. I've soaked the pins in PB blaster and have been using a punch and hammer but no luck. I do have the the barrel facing to the left which should be the correct side to punch out.

Any recommendations on what else to try? I'm about to just take it to a gunsmith and ask him to punch them out for me.

Posted: 6/1/2013 7:19:58 PM EDT

[#1]

Let me guess, Bushmaster?

Posted: 6/1/2013 7:22:22 PM EDT

[#2]

Palmetto

Posted: 6/1/2013 7:24:12 PM EDT

[#3]

You might ask over in the build it yourself section. Everything I've read says bfh and give it hell.

Posted: 6/1/2013 7:28:02 PM EDT

[#4]

Thanks, ill see what they say.

Posted: 6/9/2013 11:18:49 AM EDT

[#5]

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/valkyriemc/brownells_zps9b54734e.jpg

Posted: 6/9/2013 5:50:14 PM EDT

[#6]

Get a little heat from a butane torch and hit it with your punch and hammer and it will be much easier.

Posted: 6/9/2013 6:13:09 PM EDT

[#7]

Remember that they are tapered I believe.

Posted: 6/19/2013 7:11:18 AM EDT

[#8]

mount the barrel in a vice. the more force you place on the pins the better. never had a problem removing pins on RRA, Bushmaster or Colt this way.

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