Want to borrow a sight pusher

[usmc74]

I need to borrow a sight pusher to change the front sight on my muzzleloader (a Rem 700 & a Bighorn)
One of my co-workers has one, but he is on vacation for 2 weeks.
I went to buy one from Brownells, but they are now out of stock.

Looking for one like the Wiliams 1953

looks like this:
http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/sight-scope-installation-tools/sight-movers/front-sight-pusher-prod16152.aspx

[Lefty315]

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[fair-chase]

I never knew such a thing existed. I've always used a small center punch and an even smaller dead blow hammer. Thanks for the link though, might have to pick one up. My barrels would sure look a lot nicer had I been using one of those all along. 

[usmc74]

Yeah,
They work good for the ramp style front site, but would be difficult on an octagonal barrel.

I destroyed a ramp once trying to do the punch without proper support.

Have one on order, should be in next week

[Jburke]

Be careful which one you buy though.  You can find a lot of different types and a few different styles.  I have one that I got off Ebay.  It works for the most part but you have to be very careful or you can still scratch the finish on your gun.  Mine is a fairly cheap one that I had to send back when the bolts seized because the metal frame wasn't heat treated. 
I haven't had to use it since it got replace with a heat treated version.

[usmc74]

I have the Williams sight press on order.  Didn't like the ones I saw on e-bay.

I have borrowed a Williams style from a guy at work, and have tried to buy it from him but no-go.
So now I'll have my own

[usmc74]

WOW!  Ordered from Midway on Saturday, delivered to North Bend on Tuesday

[grundy53]

I have the one in the link. I'm happy with it.

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