Edit 1::::::Installing Front Sight base on Marlin 336-1895 ect

[hoz53]

Going to #8 screw will cause you all kind'a problems, as bad a problem as you have now. Front sight ramps come with the needed screws, use them. It'll look Bubba other wise.

if i get a new ramp, i will definately use the screws that come with it. if i use the old ramp i need to get a new screw. i really dont know what size the old screw was but ill figure something out.

 

[hoz53]

I think so, due to the amount of shock and vibration. Screwed also, devcon or jb might be fine but I wouldn't trust either without a screw, where that's exactly what the black max is designed for.

thanks mike ill for sure use the screw and glue.

 

[hoz53]

I have not seen an adhesive which will match low temp solder. The caution about flux is valid and is why some touch-up might be required. Nonetheless, the screw and glue will likely be adequate. WH

i believe that about the solder. thanks

 

[hoz53]

If the screw is broken and in the hole, plunge right down the middle of it with a 7/64 4 flute center cutting endmill. when you reach bottom, the remainder screw will most likely jump out and up the cutter. If not, its fairly easy to pick it out or unscrew it with a small torx bit.
Re tap the hole with the right tap (6-48??) and use the black max. Its the same stuff used to hold on glue on ribs. If you apply it right (clean, no oil! ) it wont come off

i was thinking of using an endmill and i do think the screw was 6-48. thanks for that info

 

[MClark]

On my Marlin 1895 I used a New England Custom Gun barrel band base.
Looks good, won’t come off.

 

[hoz53]

On my Marlin 1895 I used a New England Custom Gun barrel band base.
Looks good, won’t come off.

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looks good!! ill look into it— thanks