How to Attach a Rear Sight on an 870 Barrel Easily

How to Attach a Rear Sight on an 870 Barrel Easily

Hey buddy! So, listen up. You wanna attach a rear sight on your 870 shotgun barrel? Well buckle up cause we’re gonna take a wild ride through this fun and slightly confusing journey together. You might end up with a rear sight that actually works instead of some weird piece of metal you bought at the gun show. So grab your tools and maybe a snack, let’s dive in!

Step One: Gather Your Tools

Okay first things first. You gotta get your stuff ready.

You’ll need some basic tools like a screwdriver, some screws (obvious right?), and maybe even a drill if you’re feelin’ crazy. And don’t forget that rear sight thingy – I mean the whole reason we’re here! Some tape for marking things could help too. We aren’t trying to ruin anything.

Step Two: Find the Sweet Spot

Now, you gotta figure out where you wanna put that sight.

Look at your barrel like it’s your best friend’s face when they just found out they owe money for pizza. You want it right there nice and centered on top of the barrel so it doesn’t look all wobbly like my uncle Fred after his third beer.

But don’t just guess! Use that tape to mark where you think it should go. Trust me; nobody wants to redo this step cause they didn’t use tape.

Step Three: Make Some Holes

Fun time! It’s drilling time!

If you’re using screws, you gotta make holes for them. But be careful not to go all caveman with the drill, okay? Light pressure is key here so you don’t end up drilling into something super important like your living room wall or worse…your foot! Just start slow and steady.

Step Four: Sit Down & Take A Break

Phew! That was hard work!

Take a break because now comes the tricky part. Grab yourself some snacks or have a dance party in your kitchen while waiting for that adrenaline rush from drilling to fade away. Just don’t pull off any wild moves near sharp objects.

Step Five: Screw It In!

Now we’ve reached the moment of truth – screwing in the sight!

Carefully line up that sight with those lovely holes you just made and screw ’em in nice and tight but not too tight or you’ll strip ‘em which means more work for us later UGH no thanks! If all goes well you’ll feel like a rock star when it’s all done.

Step Six: Check for Levelness

Once you’ve got it screwed in place, take out your trusty leveler or just use your phone’s level app if you’re fancy.

This is super important cause if it ain’t level you might as well be looking at clouds instead of shooting straight targets ya know? Adjust it as needed before everything gets settled down.

Step Seven: Test It Out

Alright champ, time for the big test!

Grab some ammo and head out to shootin’ range but wait!…make sure your friends are with ya so they can film this epic moment when you hit something perfectly after attaching the rear sight. Show off those mad skills and don’t forget to yell “I did it!” like Tarzan as soon as you score a bullseye.

FAQ Section:

Question: Is this really necessary?
Answer: Well unless you’re cool with guessing where bullets land, yes, yes it is!

Question: Can I just throw the sight on there without measuring?
Answer: Sure… if you wanna play Russian roulette with accuracy!

Question: What if I mess up drilling?
Answer: Welcome to life buddy! Mistakes happen but practice makes perfect… Kinda.

Question: Should I tell my friends I did this myself?
Answer: Of course! Brag about it like winning the lottery!

Question: Can I use glue instead of screws?
Answer: Um no…unless you’re trying to make modern art out of metal pieces.

Question: Will I still be awesome if my aim is terrible even with the sight?
Answer: Absolutely YES but only if you own it while aiming like a pro meme!

Question: What will happen if I dril into my foot??
Answer: A trip to hospital…or maybe an epic story about how tough you are…Your call dude.

So there ya go pal! Now you’re armed (pun totally intended) with everything needed to attach that rear sight on an 870 barrel easily-peasy lemon squeezy style! Remember, patience is key, and always keep snacks handy because who knows what kinda chaos awaits us next time in DIY world. Good luck out there sharpshooter!