NSSA shooters replace the original front sight with one of these. After soldering it on the barrel, you shoot it and file it down as needed.
http://www.lodgewood.com/Tall-Shooter-Front-Sight-for-Original-Reproduction-Muskets_p_561.html
Now, once one of these is installed, you CANNOT use a bayonet on the rifle, but for shooters, they don't mind.
I have forgotten how many dozens of these I have soldered on for NSSA shooters. I have used both Swif's and used LOW temp silver solder to do it.
A lot of people including me have used this combination solder and paste.
Swif Solder 95/5 solder and paste - You get this in small tubs and normally from Welding or Plumbing supply shops.
SOME TIMES “Swif’s” does not work/hold, so then you have to use a Low Temp Silver Solder.
080-649-001WB
1 oz. Hi-Force 44â„¢ Wire $11.99
http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...rs-flux/hi-force-44-trade-solder-prod709.aspx
This stuff came out only very recently and may also be good for soldering on the tall front sight.
080-538-432WB
355 Silver Solder,1/32"Round Wire 1/2oz $29.99(14.2g),10ft(304.8cm)
Mfr Part: WIRE
http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...-flux/silvaloy-355-silver-solder-prod584.aspx
Special Note: You really must ALSO buy the type flux recommended for the type low temp silver solder you use. (Not for the Swif solder as the flux is in the paste already mixed up, though.)
Also, you have to rig up some kind of fixture to hold the front sight on properly aligned side to side before you solder it onto the barrel. Don’t be surprised if you have to do it two, three or more times the first few times you do it. OR, you can just pay a good gunsmith to do it properly.
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Gus