870 Rifle sight

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870 Rifle sight

Post by TexasArmor84 » Sat Mar 04, 2017 11:08 pm

I just purchased some XS big dot DXT sights and it didn't come with directions. Do I need a sight pusher to remove it or can I put the barrel in a vise and tap it out?ImageImage


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Re: 870 Rifle sight

Post by TexasArmor84 » Sun Mar 05, 2017 3:16 am

I am going to try and tap out the front sight


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Re: 870 Rifle sight

Post by Synchronizor » Sun Mar 05, 2017 4:43 am

I believe you can simply drift front elements out & in with a sight pusher tool. However, I think there's some taper to the dovetail, so the sights have to be pushed out toward & in from one particular side of the base. Shouldn't be too tough to identify the wide & narrow sides.

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Re: 870 Rifle sight

Post by TexasArmor84 » Sun Mar 05, 2017 3:50 pm

I was able to tap it out from left to right I am surprised it came out easily ImageImage


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Re: 870 Rifle sight

Post by Synchronizor » Sun Mar 05, 2017 6:27 pm

Glad you figured it out. Can't see any of your images in this thread, by the way.

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Re: 870 Rifle sight

Post by TexasArmor84 » Sun Mar 05, 2017 6:33 pm

Synchronizor wrote:Glad you figured it out. Can't see any of your images in this thread, by the way.
I use my iPhone 7 and through Tapatalk app to load the pictures which are jpg form sorry that you can see them. Do you view by phone or computer?


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Post by Synchronizor » Sun Mar 05, 2017 7:31 pm

Computer.

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I checked another machine, and the images are showing up there, so it might just be my outdated computer, or the old version of Chrome I'm stuck with. I feel like that really shouldn't interfere with displaying .JPG or .PNG images, but who knows. Computer people are making everything so darn complicated these days; maybe Tapatalk is heading in the same direction as Photobucket.

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Re: 870 Rifle sight

Post by TexasArmor84 » Wed Mar 08, 2017 3:51 am

Synchronizor wrote:Computer.

EDIT:
I checked another machine, and the images are showing up there, so it might just be my outdated computer, or the old version of Chrome I'm stuck with. I feel like that really shouldn't interfere with displaying .JPG or .PNG images, but who knows. Computer people are making everything so darn complicated these days; maybe Tapatalk is heading in the same direction as Photobucket.
If you have a smart phone you can use the Tapatalk app and add your favorite forums it's easier to keep up with


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Re: 870 Rifle sight

Post by Synchronizor » Sat Mar 11, 2017 6:45 am

Ugh, don't start telling me I need to get a smartphone. Anytime someone tries to start up that conversation, they wind up on the receiving end of a crotchety rant, and then get told to get off my lawn for good measure.

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Re: 870 Rifle sight

Post by TexasArmor84 » Sat Mar 11, 2017 3:08 pm

Synchronizor wrote:Ugh, don't start telling me I need to get a smartphone. Anytime someone tries to start up that conversation, they wind up on the receiving end of a crotchety rant, and then get told to get off my lawn for good measure.
I meant not disrespect sir I was only just suggesting. The smart phone is my only way phone for the internet.


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