Author Topic: installing iron sights (Read 562 times)

TrapperZach · « **on:** March 17, 2006, 12:32:39 AM »

i realy like iron sights on my guns but obviously the 30-06 dosent have it. is there any way i can install them on there and use peep thru scope mounts. or is it out of the question?

3006bluffhunter · « **Reply #1 on:** March 17, 2006, 02:24:44 AM »

Sure you can install iron sights on your handi....All you need is a good gun smith...And he can help you out with a good quallity front sight that would work well with that peep....Good luck they shoot great with iron sights too...

3006bluffhunter · « **Reply #2 on:** March 17, 2006, 02:33:41 AM »

On the see threw scope mounts i have not seen any for a handi application....

mitchell · « **Reply #3 on:** March 17, 2006, 03:43:02 AM »

have NEF put them on there while its still at the factory. it like $15 or somthing like that i think

quickdtoo · « **Reply #4 on:** March 17, 2006, 04:55:10 AM »

I've discussed this with someone else on another forum, you may have problems seeing the sights over the scope rail and ring mount, even see thru. One of the Handis I bought came with see thru rings, a rear sight would need to be pretty high for it to be useable.

The Gun Source has the RSR straight stocked .270 with iron sights, it would be a good alternative to the .'06.

Tim

http://www.thegunsource.com/shopping_viewproduct.aspx?idproduct=41862

bluebayou · « **Reply #5 on:** March 17, 2006, 01:39:10 PM »

Maybe I am the odd duck here, but I can shoot my .44 with iron sights and the scope rail no problem.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #6 on:** March 18, 2006, 06:32:55 AM »

Quote from: mitchell

have NEF put them on there while its still at the factory. it like $15 or somthing like that i think

H&R charges $47(old price, may have increased since??) to add iron sights to a barrel that doesn't come with them normally, do a search, I did. :wink:

Quote from: bluebayou

Maybe I am the odd duck here, but I can shoot my .44 with iron sights and the scope rail no problem.

That's why I said....

Quote from: quickdtoo

I've discussed this with someone else on another forum, you may have problems seeing the sights over the scope rail and ring mount, even see thru. One of the Handis I bought came with see thru rings, a rear sight would need to be pretty high for it to be useable.

It just depends on the sight height.

Tim

mitchell · « **Reply #7 on:** March 18, 2006, 09:23:31 AM »

i thought you could get the scope rail switch for the iron sites, then just buy the scope rail for $15.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #8 on:** March 18, 2006, 09:44:45 AM »

Mitchell, they will do that for a barrel that normally comes with iron sights like a .45-70 or 44mag, but for them to drill and tap a barrel for F&R sights, plus provide the sights, which aren't cheap(cept for the plastic front sights on the .500S&W!! :roll: ), they're gonna want more money. :wink:

Tim

TrapperZach · « **Reply #9 on:** March 19, 2006, 03:30:45 AM »

thanks guys i think ill just be sticking with the scop. but that just means im gona haft to buy a 45-70 next so i have one with iron sights lol.(sonds like a good excuse dosent it?)

Cookiemann · « **Reply #10 on:** March 19, 2006, 03:53:45 AM »

Hey, works for me! But, of course, your wife might not see it the same way. LOL

TrapperZach · « **Reply #11 on:** March 19, 2006, 01:19:15 PM »

it would be mom for me but ya i doubt it will work. im 16