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Posted: 9/18/2005 5:07:11 AM EDT
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Ya I would like to know this as well. I like the round posts myself and my square front post is almost falling out. I am going to call bushmaster to send me the .040" taller one.
I haven't been able to find anything online, guess you have to file them down yourself. |
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Posted: 9/18/2005 5:17:19 AM EDT
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I haven't looked that hard but I haven't seen that anyone has a taller front sight post other than Bushmaster. |
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Posted: 9/18/2005 5:23:46 AM EDT
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found this link but still not what I am looking for.
www.gunaccessories.com/AR15-M16Parts/FrontSightsandPosts.asp |
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Posted: 9/18/2005 10:04:07 AM EDT
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I had to order a taller front sight for the back up iron sights I purchased for my Ar10.
Pat |
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Posted: 9/18/2005 10:18:18 AM EDT
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Just call BM and tell them that you are having problems with the sight (A3 model, not using the carry handle and can't zero) and they will send you a taller post.
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Posted: 9/18/2005 12:16:36 PM EDT
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Well phooey,,,,I was hopin for a quick and easy. The taller front posts that Bushy sells are standard width and on a 16 inch barrell, they are too fat for me. I have considered filing but that is a less than precise operation in my hands
 .....Thanks for the replies fellas...
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Posted: 9/18/2005 2:02:01 PM EDT
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I've never tried it or seen it done but what if... ...rather than filing the post to a point you filed a groove in the center of the post and used the notch for sighting. You could use the whole post for close-in quick shots and the groove for long distance accuracy... ...just thinking out loud...I don't have my flame suit on...please be merciful. 
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Posted: 9/18/2005 2:03:39 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/18/2005 2:32:57 PM EDT
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Bjwar,
That is actually not a bad idea. I was kinda considering it after looking at Jackel's post, the XS sights in the webpage he posted are .080 wide with a vertical white .030 stripe. It may be something I will try if my quest for a tall and thin post fails........ |
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Posted: 9/18/2005 2:54:17 PM EDT
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They also have tritium night sights available too. Basically a green glow around a white stripe.
I am still with you though, a thiner front post would be better. At least for me it would cut down on going cross-eyed. Here is something neat. How about these. The thinest is .050 with a .020 red dot. www.mountsplus.com/thestore/17_SIGHTS_GAS_BLOCKS.html ... not extra high though. Or how about this: Click on accuracy enhancement and look at the front post: www.highpowerrifle.com/ maybe you can call and ask if they can thin down a .040" taller post to your specification and they will send it to you. Worth a shot. |
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