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12/12/2015 9:17:25 PM EDT
I have a new barrel and new front sight, and I need them to become one. I don't have the equipment or I would attempt it myself. It's for a Christmas present so I'd like to get it done this week if possible. Anybody that can drill and ream? Thanks in advance for any help you may offer.
12/12/2015 10:26:34 PM EDT
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No spec for where to drill the taper pin holes.  Gotta fixture it all and just pick a spot for the holes, then cut tapered holes.  Honestly, more a pain in the ass than you might think.  

Good luck in your search.

Mark
12/13/2015 10:42:00 AM EDT
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Gazaway used a metal rode the diameter of the front V and an A 2 upper. Aligned the two sights, clamped and then drilled. Somewhat involved.
12/13/2015 11:46:19 AM EDT
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I know ADCO will do it, and their turnaround is quick. I don't know of anyone local though.  

Adco Firearms
12/13/2015 2:28:06 PM EDT
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Where you at?  I've got a jig I built to make sure the sight is indexed properly to the barrel extension pin,  and the 1/8 end mill and tapered reamer for the pins.  I've done it on a cheap drill press but prefer to be on my mill.  We are talking about an A1 or A2 front sight block, right?
12/13/2015 3:09:36 PM EDT
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Where you at?  I've got a jig I built to make sure the sight is indexed properly to the barrel extension pin,  and the 1/8 end mill and tapered reamer for the pins.  I've done it on a cheap drill press but prefer to be on my mill.  We are talking about an A1 or A2 front sight block, right?
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Yeah, 16" carbine length barrel F marked FSB. I'm in Calhoun, right between chatt and Atl up 75.

Thanks for the replies fellas. If I can't get it done local I'm going to try and reach adco tmrw and see what kind if price and timeframe I'm looking at.
12/13/2015 4:50:07 PM EDT
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Specialized Firearms in Carrollton can do it.
12/13/2015 5:27:09 PM EDT
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Specialized Firearms
155 Barnes Dr
Carrollton GA 30117
4705351195

hmm, thought they were in Douglasville.  
12/13/2015 6:19:46 PM EDT
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Specialized Firearms

155 Barnes Dr

Carrollton GA 30117

4705351195



hmm, thought they were in Douglasville.  
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Specialized Firearms

155 Barnes Dr

Carrollton GA 30117

4705351195



hmm, thought they were in Douglasville.  
He was, he opened a new shop in carrollton just off the bypass.

 
12/13/2015 7:39:54 PM EDT
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Thanks CPL, I'll give them a shout tmrw.
12/13/2015 8:37:46 PM EDT
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Tell Doc that Jason Pitts sent you. I'm not gonna promise that he won't double the price!

 
12/14/2015 11:19:09 AM EDT
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Why not just get a clamp on FSB like they use for match rifles? The FSB on most National Match rifles including my own are clamp on and I have never experienced a shift in my sight and they are not much more expensive than a standard FSB.
12/14/2015 10:20:29 PM EDT
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What's the going rate for drilling taper pin holes? I've got an A1 barrel from Green Mountain that I need drilled and tapered.