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bads1buell

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What is the best way to remove and install a new front sight on a T/C Renegade? Does anyone make a sight tool for an octagon barrel? Thanks.
 
Buells,
I took a file and cut the handle spur down to about 3/4" long and filed it into a rectangular punch. I then cut the file down to about 4" long and dressed off the cut end. This gives me a sight drifting or barrel key punch as well as a way to adjust the sights.
Mark
 
Man ya can't beat the price of the one on TOTW,shipping is probably twice the priece of the tool, you can make one of these out of brass stock pretty easily.
 
I went to the hardware store and bought an aluminum square punch with a large wood handle.

Drift the sight out to the right and install the new one in reverse of removal.

RDE
 
I filed a flat on one side at the end of a 6" piece of 1/4" brass rod. Fits fine, works well, and cost me about as much as a stick of chewing gum.
 
Every muzzleloading fan ought to have a couple of brass or bronze punches, for tasks such as removing/installing sights, same for wedge keys, etc. Also used for adjusting sights for windage.

Brass or bronze are preferable to steel as being softer than steel they will not damage steel parts. Buy them, or make your own. Brass stock is available at major hardware stores. Small sizes of bronze stock may be had from your local welder. Search internet for mail order suppliers. Last time I needed some bronze welding rod to make some flint nibblers I took in a bag of elk jerky. Easy trade.

When filing brass or bronze stock, be sure to clean files frequently. Any type of punch or drift will work better if the workpiece is well supported. For example, lay your barrel on its side on a sturdy table or bench padded with several layers of newspaper to protect the finish. Freehand or across the lap just leads to frustration.

SAL
 
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