Installing open sights on scoped rifle

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I’ve got an older Savage Model 10 in .223 with some cheapo scope on it and always wanted a higher caliber rifle with irons. I was wondering what one could expect to pay to have a gunsmith install iron sights on it. Any recommendations on a good set of sights? Nothin too fancy, the simpler the better.

While I got ya here does anyone know of a reputable shops or gunsmiths near the Front Range of CO?

 

[Graywolf686]

Hey, I have been trying to do the same thing to my Ruger 10/22 LVT. I have found 2 companies that sell add on sights Williams Guns Sights and New England Custom Gun Service. I’m still trying to decide which one. Hope this helps you.

 

[Mn Fats]

Skinner makes sights that would fit on a model 10. Model 860. He sells front sights as well that would need a dovetail cut. Or you could solder on front sights. Rear would need to be drilled and tapped with Skinners I believe as I dont believe they fit into the factory holes. Figure about $100 for the sights alone.

 

[Varminterror]

Figure $25-50 per hole on drill and tap work, $100+ on someone who still silver solders, plus rebluing if on a blued rifle. Plus parts cost.

 

[Graywolf686]

This is the front sight im looking at from New England Custom Guns it has a ball detent so you can change front blades. This runs $ 75. Plus what ever the blade or blafes cost.

 

[Graywolf686]

The rear sight im using is a Williams Ace In The Hole this was $40.