Loose Front Sight Base

[Talking Warrior]

I finally got around to doing some semi-serious sighting in with my Korean import (Arlington) Winchester mix-master carbine. It has the original Winchester barrel. I was pleased in that (with my old eyes)I could consistently get 5 shots within 3-4 inches off a front rest at 100yds, using PMC ammo. But when I was cleaning it, I noticed the front sight base is loose. It has a little rotational and sliding play. Not enough to really see, but plenty enough to feel. Is there any easy fix for this. I guess the base is pinned through a slot in the barrel, meaning either the pin is too small or the slot is too big. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

Information

Warning: This is a relatively older thread This discussion is older than 360 days. Some information contained in it may no longer be current.

[Bruce McAskill]

It sounds like the key under the front sight is loose in the key way. A new key will take care of the play in the sight and tighten it right up.

[jimb16]

Knock the pin out and pull the front sight off. The peen the key a bit while it is in the slot. Then put the sight back on and replace the pin. You should be good to go.

[Talking Warrior]

Thanks for the advice. I'll try the peening bit first to see if that helps.

[painter777]

I've had some luck using a small nail punch....ground down to a fine point and staked the backside of the key.

Good Luck
Charlie-painter777

[painter777]

Just wanted to add,
If you have to remove the frt sight....oil it first...then grease the muzzle end to keep from scratching it up.

Charlie-painter777

[Talking Warrior]

Thanks again to all. Hopefully I can tackle this over the weekend, and will lets folks know how it comes out.