Calling all 10/22 Experts

[Swab]

I recently acquired a 1992 standard 10/22 and proceeded to order new factory sights to replace the damaged ones that it came with. Ordered them from Midway and the new front sight is too small and will just slide out of the dovetail. WTH do I do? I assume that since it's a factory Ruger part that even if I order from Ruger I may have the same issue.

 

[BamaBrad]

Send it back and wait for answers.

 

[Swab]

Send it back and wait for answers.

It was six bucks, probably not worth the time, effort and cost. Midway is waiting for me to send the measurements to them. Guess we'll see what they say.

 

[freedom]

I recently acquired a 1992 standard 10/22 and proceeded to order new factory sights to replace the damaged ones that it came with. Ordered them from Midway and the new front sight is too small and will just slide out of the dovetail. WTH do I do? I assume that since it's a factory Ruger part that even if I order from Ruger I may have the same issue.

Return the sight for a refund. If you want iron sights for a 10-22, consider these-http://www.tech-sights.com/ruger3.htm

They are much easier to shoot than open sights.

 

[boneboy96]

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[Swab]

Return the sight for a refund. If you want iron sights for a 10-22, consider these-http://www.tech-sights.com/ruger3.htm

They are much easier to shoot than open sights.

I thought about installing some aftermarket sights but I want this one to be all stock.

 

[allamericaninfidel]

Stake the dove tail with a steel punch then install or vise the edges of the new site and install

Either will create the needed friction

 

[Swab]

Stake the dove tail with a steel punch then install or vise the edges of the new site and install

Either will create the needed friction

Nice, I'll give that try tonight

 

[righter13]

All else fails call river and tell them your front sight fell off.

 

[1006]

I would stake it if a gap will not be apparent.

Or, use JB weld as a caulking compound to fill the gap. It works pretty well and the JB Weld is a gray color that is barely noticeable.