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Offline Ridge Runner

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Alternative front sights for a NEF 12 ga shotgun?
« on: April 20, 2009, 03:19:24 PM »
Are there any inexpensive front sight alternatives to the bead sight? What can I install myself?

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Re: Alternative front sights for a NEF 12 ga shotgun?
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2009, 02:16:05 AM »
several companys make ramps set up for large diameter barrels, install with a screw and some jb weld...add an appropriate front sight....anybody using a set up like that with a peep sight on their shotgun?

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Re: Alternative front sights for a NEF 12 ga shotgun?
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2009, 07:13:49 PM »
Here is a quick and easy clamp on sight.  I have one on a 12ga and it hasn't moved while shooting a few boxes of slugs.  Quick and easy to see if you just need the front sight.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/truglo-glo-dot-ii-12-20-gauge-red.aspx?a=507694

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Re: Alternative front sights for a NEF 12 ga shotgun?
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2009, 01:17:22 PM »
Are there any screw in larger bead sights that someone could recommend?

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Re: Alternative front sights for a NEF 12 ga shotgun?
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2009, 04:39:13 PM »
I've heard of folks soldering a b-b on a spot-drilled (not through!) area.
And I thought a real shiny ball bearing of any good size might work too.
Low weight b-b maybe you could use JB weld.

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Re: Alternative front sights for a NEF 12 ga shotgun?
« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2009, 10:50:25 AM »
I used one of those cheap tru glos on mine.  just unscrew the bead and put a little loc tit on the new one and it is done!

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Re: Alternative front sights for a NEF 12 ga shotgun?
« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2009, 03:14:11 AM »
You can buy a drill and tap kit from Brownells for less than $20.

Just make sure you get the 6x48 thread, not the smaller one.
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