SKS front sight base & removal.

[TakCWAL]

I know this had been asked before, and I ran some searches on the internet, but could not find anything definite.

There used to be detailed instructions on the SKS boards, but I have problems accessing it.

So I suppose I should just ask around here. I have a Yugo SKS, and I am looking to remove the front sight completely. So, how would I be able to accomplish what seems to be an impossible feat?

Appreciate all your help in advance.

[FX-05 Xiuhcoatl]

1. Punch out the front sight base pin
2. Heat up the front sight base (small propane tourch)
3. Use a brass bar to punch the sight base
I did it to one of my yugo 59/66 and cold blue it.

[TakCWAL]

So I start with the small pin first?

Should I first unscrew the sight before punching out the small pin? Then go for the large base pin?

Of course, the million dollar question that follows is, how do I punch the base completely out? I heard its the hardest part. Heat first, then punch using a block?

I also lack a vise and the sight adjustment tool, unfortunately.

Thanks for your help.

[FX-05 Xiuhcoatl]

To take off the sight post and drum its optional,
first punch out the pin holding the front sight base to the barrel.
second use a torch to heat up the front base don't get it to hot that you can see the the steel change to cherry red 'you might damaged your barrel'.
I did not had a vise at the time I took the base off, I had the muzzle break pointed to the ground and stated tapping in the base from the bayonet lug and change to where the night sight base was located at and vise versa, it took me 3-5 min to be able to take it off, as for the muzzle brake I didnt care for it as it was dead weight on the sks.

[TakCWAL]

Ok, so I do not need to remove the sight with the sight adjustment tool first. Thats good news.

Now, how long do you recommend I heat up the sight base before I start hammering down?

Thanks

[FX-05 Xiuhcoatl]

I don't recall for how long I heat it up for, I didnt keep the flame in the some spot for to long mostly a fanning action to it "30-40sec", I did needed a vise once I had to put the base back, reason being I didn't wanted go ruin the blueing in the barrel

[TakCWAL]

Alright, I am going to see what happens and test my luck. Thanks

[FX-05 Xiuhcoatl]

Good luck.