Kibler's Longrifles Knowledge Base

How tight should the front and rear sights fit in their dovetails?

The sights should be tapped in snugly but not too tight. If a sight fits too tightly it can actually flex the barrel slightly as it expands the top of the barrel, so the goal is a fit that will not move during normal use without being forced.

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