Help! Stuck Dove Tail Sight

[Hams42]

Need some advise. I am trying to install a rear iron sight on a old 22 WMR that I'm trying to sell. I got it about 1/3 in and it has stopped. I've tried pushing it back out the other way with no luck.

Suggestions?

 

[Hams42]

Update i have got it to move half way but am at an impass. Barrel won't stop rolling.

 

[smw110136]

brass rod and a hammer?

 

[El Jason]

brass rod and a hammer?

And a padded vise

 

[MTLabrador]

Once you get it out carefully file along one of the flat surfaces without changing the angle. Go a few swipes at a time until it will drop in about 1/3 of the way, then tap it in.

 

[Hams42]

brass rod and a hammer?

Tried that. Added some more lubricant and that helped a bit. I feel like a pusher tool would be my best bet but I can't find one that would work with the rounded barrel.

 

[Hem]

Played with this task on my BP kit.
I took a triangle file and smoothed one face. With the smooth face down, file the angled notch on the barrel. Couple passes then check it...repeat.
Disclaimer: be patient.

 

[Deez Nutz]

If you can get it out, stick it in the freezer for a bit, then I bet you could tap it right in.

 

[Hem]

If you can get it out, stick it in the freezer for a bit, then I bet you could tap it right in.

Elementary dear Holmes.

 

[Hams42]

If you can get it out, stick it in the freezer for a bit, then I bet you could tap it right in.

Oh I wish I would have thought about that at the start.

 

[MTTW]

Some sights are tapered, you can measure the difference with a micrometer. I would remove it by laying it on sand bags and driving it out. Then try from the other direction.

 

[Hams42]

Some sights are tapered, you can measure the difference with a micrometer. I would remove it by laying it on sand bags and driving it out. Then try from the other direction.

Oh sand bag may work to keep it from rolling.

I am going to give it an hour or two get some grub in me and revisit this. I think I'm being irrational right now and need a breather.

 

[MTTW]

I have it in my head that they go left to right, you can usually tell with minimal pressure.

 

[Deez Nutz]

Oh I wish I would have thought about that at the start.

At this point you could throw the whole rifle in a chest freezer and still make some progress I bet.

 

[Hams42]

I have it in my head that they go left to right, you can usually tell with minimal pressure.

Yup I tried going right to left. Then dug deeper trying to force it. I'll go back to trying to get it out. Then put it in the freezer then go in from the left.