Iron Sights for Ruger American NOT NoDak Spud

[WoodchuckAssassin]

Looking for a quality (and of course, affordable) set of iron sights for a Ruger American 300 Blackout. I plan on having them professionally installed, so I don't need the NoDak sights. Nothing against them, I'm just looking for something a little more seamless looking...if that makes sense. Any suggestions on a manufacture? Thanks.

 

[PO2Hammer]

Skinner has peep sights, NECG prolly has something too.

 

[Dave DeLaurant]

Open or aperture?

 

[chicharrones]

Nodak Spud doesn't really exist anymore anyway. https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog...y-parent-company-jje-will-acquire-nodak-spud/

 

[WoodchuckAssassin]

Open or aperture?

I have way more experience with open sights so I tend to lean that way, but I'm willing to give other tried-and-true sights a try.

 

[Dave DeLaurant]

Next question is whether you want to have the option of both iron sights and scope mounting. That probably just leaves barrel-mounted open sights. Those generally have either screw-on bases, mounted on bands or dovetailed directly into the barrel. Dovetailing is mainly the option for untapered barrels, otherwise the front sight would have to be impractically tall.

If you do plan to use a scope, try to work out the position of the objective bell before picking where to install the rear sight

NEGC has great stuff (I have several of their peep sights), but they can be a little pricey, especially when you add gunsmith installation costs.

Sights | New England Custom Gun Service, Ltd.

You could simply go with something from the Williams catalog ...

William's Gun Sight Company – Over 90 Years “On The Range”

williamsgunsight.com

... but you might look through the Gun Parts Numrich website and look for discontinued bargains.

Search results for: 'front sight base'

Numrich Gun Parts Corporation, America’s leading supplier of current and obsolete gun parts, accessories, and military surplus since 1950.

www.gunpartscorp.com

 

[dobedo]

Looking for a quality (and of course, affordable) set of iron sights for a Ruger American 300 Blackout. I plan on having them professionally installed, so I don't need the NoDak sights. Nothing against them, I'm just looking for something a little more seamless looking...if that makes sense. Any suggestions on a manufacture? Thanks.

I use Skinner on my .500 S&W carbine, and all of my Henrys. I am having one made for my .500 S&W 7.5" BFR revolver too.

Henry

Machined from Solid Bar stock, Skinner Sights offers improved function, durability, and appearance over factory sights. Specializing in Peep Sights - Aperture sights. Check out our innovative and expanding sights, optics and accessories product lines.

www.skinnersights.com

 

[WoodchuckAssassin]

Thanks for the links! I'm not seeing anything specifically for the Ruger American, but this is a good start. Anyone ever try shotgun sights on the barrel? Something like this...

Trijicon Night Sights for Remington 870 Dot Front/GhoSight Ring Rear

The Trijicon Bright & Tough Night Sights are a self-luminous three dot night sight alternative to traditional iron sights. They are the first choice of manufacturers and standard issue with numerous local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

www.bigdaddyunlimited.com

 

[illinoisburt]

Thanks for the links! I'm not seeing anything specifically for the Ruger American, but this is a good start. Anyone ever try shotgun sights on the barrel? Something like this...

Trijicon Night Sights for Remington 870 Dot Front/GhoSight Ring Rear

The Trijicon Bright & Tough Night Sights are a self-luminous three dot night sight alternative to traditional iron sights. They are the first choice of manufacturers and standard issue with numerous local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

www.bigdaddyunlimited.com

I don't think you will find anything which specifically says ' Ruger American' since they haven't been factory built with irons as far as I know (which may be uninformed). I've used similar sights on a mossberg shotgun for slug hunting. The dots show up really well in low light. The only downside to these would be making sure the base is thick enough for your smith to sand them down to match your barrel profile.

In reality since you are likely going have the barrel drilled and tapped for the install, there isn't much you couldn't choose. My preference would be look at other makes and models of rifles for sights you like, then have a pair grafted onto your rifle.

 

[CraigC]

I asked this of Andy Larsson on Facebook. They have a Scout base for the short actions. For long actions, you can use the #860 rear sight. Then D&T for the front sight of your choice.