PRI front flip-sight: set screw v. clamp screw model

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - PRI front flip-sight: set screw v. clamp screw model

Posted: 11/20/2003 5:52:24 PM EDT

I spoke w/ Dave Dunlap about this variation a while back. He didn't say this, but the impression I got is that the clamp screw design is a more robust mounting method for general purpose use (ie. it can take a hit & remain upright), while the set screw model does not require the bbl. to be trimmed for clearance, relying on friction alone to remain true, & is prefered for precision guns because the bbl remains unaltered.

Clue me in here. Am I correct?

Posted: 11/20/2003 6:46:11 PM EDT

[#1]

MB, that statement is correct. The Clamp model is the better choice for several reasons. First is that you don't have to wonder if your pre-drilled holes will match up. As you shoot and your barrel gets warm it will start to expand. The set screws alter the barrel just a hair. Would the average joe plinker ever notice at 100yds? Probably not, but an expert markman might after a couple hundred yards. The clamp model is the best choice IMHO...

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Posted: 11/20/2003 7:28:18 PM EDT

[#2]

And get the new clamp version that does not require removing barrel material for the cross-bolts.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - PRI front flip-sight: set screw v. clamp screw model

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