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Archived [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Front sight removal
Posted: 7/30/2003 5:59:47 PM EDT
I asked this question long ago, but maybe someone has tried it since.  I'm trying to remove the front sight assembly on my SKS.  I've driven the two pins out, but I can't seem to get the sleeve to slide off.  Has anyone ever removed a front sight assembly in this fashion? Any seggestions short of cutting it off?

Link Posted: 7/31/2003 12:21:32 PM EDT
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even after the removal of the pins, a burr from drilling the fsb/bbl. for the pins causes the removal to be tough...plus the fsb is press fitted to the bbl..

i use a press to remove the fsb. either an arbor press or hydraulic press will do.

if you can pad the crown with a brass block, a 2-jaw wheel puller might also do the job.

Link Posted: 7/31/2003 4:59:13 PM EDT
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Jeez, that sounds beyond my means. I guess if I need to remove it, I'll have to cut it off....

Link Posted: 8/24/2003 6:44:35 AM EDT
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How about an AK? Same deal? I mean, once you drive out the pins, is it an interference fit? I have a two-jaw gear puller that I'm sure will take it off, and I know just enough to take a small punch and index the sight base before removing anything - the rifle shoots great as is.

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