model 49 rick
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A few years ago, my son's "other grandfather" (not my dad) left a H&R handi-rifle to my son. It's chambered in .30-06, and the boy finds it a bit harsh on the recoil, so it's effectively mine for the time being.
It is set up for a red dot or other holographic sight. I'm not that kind of guy. I can't bring myself to trust a sight that depends on a battery, even though it is very accurate.
I want to have iron sights added to it. For me, price is not really an object. I can afford it. The trouble I have run into is finding a gunsmith that is up to the job.
Can anyone make me a recommendation - preferably within 100 miles driving distance of Indianapolis, IN - of a gunsmith that you know from personal experience who can make the necessary calulations (because it needs both barrel & rear) and the machining or silver soldering to put a high quality set of iron sights on this gun?
It currently has a 4" picatinny rail at the rear of the barrel, and no provision for a front sight at all.
It is set up for a red dot or other holographic sight. I'm not that kind of guy. I can't bring myself to trust a sight that depends on a battery, even though it is very accurate.
I want to have iron sights added to it. For me, price is not really an object. I can afford it. The trouble I have run into is finding a gunsmith that is up to the job.
Can anyone make me a recommendation - preferably within 100 miles driving distance of Indianapolis, IN - of a gunsmith that you know from personal experience who can make the necessary calulations (because it needs both barrel & rear) and the machining or silver soldering to put a high quality set of iron sights on this gun?
It currently has a 4" picatinny rail at the rear of the barrel, and no provision for a front sight at all.
