Anybody removed the iron sights from a Blaser R8 barrel?

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

If this is what an R8 reminds you of, no wonder I have three of them! Lol!
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@TOBY458
I would prefer to fondle that than a plastic fantastic Barbie R8.
Bob

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

As we say in the south, with my old eyes, open sights are as useless as tits on a boar hog.

DB

@Daggaboy375
Or as we say in Australia, as useful as an ashtray on a motor bike
Bob

 

[Bullthrower338]

How much trouble is it shipping a barrel from Canada? Probably not as difficult as a complete rifle.

 

[JoninCO]

How much trouble is it shipping a barrel from Canada? Probably not as difficult as a complete rifle.

I looked into it, apparently on the Canadian side it’s the same exact process.

 

[albravo]

How much trouble is it shipping a barrel from Canada? Probably not as difficult as a complete rifle.

Yeah, gun parts is the same as guns to the US. Oddly enough, Canada is much more chill about gun parts and components coming in or going out-- all the approvals and hassle is on the US side.

 

[generalzip]

Blaser USA removed iron sights, cut, crowned and threaded a .308 barrel for me; very reasonable price.

If you don’t mind me asking what did they charge you

 

[nomspc]

Sorry, it’s been a few years.

 

[K-man]

HEllen

While I recognize the value in iron sights for many types of hunting I just don't see myself needing or using them in the foreseeable future. Plus, I always seem to get that front sight hung up on something when I'm trying to move quickly.

I don't have a good gunsmith nearby so I'd like to do this myself if possible/prudent.

Thanks for any advice, Allan

Have you considered a cover similar to a rubber sleeve? It's something to keep it from binding up in your gun slip but can be removed when needed. A lot easier than adding/removing iron sights. I wish all my R8 barrels had open sights. Good luck!

 

[Red Leg]

What would a new gun rack cost you? That proprietary finish that makes that rifle more durable than stainless isn't going to react to barrel butchery well.