Racepres Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Ok guys [and Gals] I have a Sporterized LR Mauser Barrel that will only be Usable as a Tomato stake. It does have a Kind of Cool front sight on a long ramp. Near as I can tell it is attached by Silver Solder... Will a neutral flame from my little oxy-acetylene rig be sufficient?? Or should I set it up more aggressively??? ie as if I was gonna cut with it??? Solder ain't my "thing" .... as is Obvious... next installment??? How to attach it to a new Home!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racepres Posted January 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 ^^ Thanks 440 is something I believe my Propane torch will achieve!!! it is pretty aggressive!!!! I'll try it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 I'd use the oxygen/acetylene rig myself, with a smaller tip. Unless your propane right is really big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzRednek Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Been a lot of years ago but I removed a soldered on sight with a propane torch. Wasn't easy as the shot out barrel working like a heat sink soaked up and spread the heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racepres Posted January 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 I'd use the oxygen/acetylene rig myself, with a smaller tip. Unless your propane right is really big. Â Â Been a lot of years ago but I removed a soldered on sight with a propane torch. Wasn't easy as the shot out barrel working like a heat sink soaked up and spread the heat. Â Â Yes...I see that the logical expedient will be my little oxy-acetylene rig....I don't feel like heating the whole house to get this off....tho...this time of year... Anyway...I may learn something about re-attachment if I use a heat source with good Control!! Maybe?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbamauser Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 I have gotten them off with MAPP but I have never managed to make it work to attach one. Oxy Acetelyne is your best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken98k Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 I've always used a propane torch and tap the sights with a dead blow hammer as I heated. No pins or screws under the front sight? Glad to hear from you Bubbamauser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racepres Posted January 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 No pins nor screws...I believe the Propane torch I have would have been sufficient..It did Not take as Much heat as I anticipated...Snatched it off with my pliers before it fell off on the floor. Now...I am in amazement how whomever attached it got such a Perfectly shaped Tinned spot!!! Reattachment is going to be a Challenge!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbamauser Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 I've always used a propane torch and tap the sights with a dead blow hammer as I heated. No pins or screws under the front sight? Glad to hear from you Bubbamauser. You too ken, Is been a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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