Front sight glare

[alan98]

I recently build a SDMR AR and have been shooting it with open sights out to 600 yards. The rifle really shoots great after confirming load with scope, but what I've been noticing is the front sight glare. I'd try 6 oclock hold, and other hold but had trouble repeating the hold for following rounds due to the glare off the top of the front sight making everthing somewhat blend together.

Front site is service rifle post from woa, not sure what size, but it's not too big.

I'm sure this has been asked before, but is there a way to reduce front post glare when shooting service rifle?

Thanks in advance,

ALan

 

[The Gump]

Re: Front sight glare

Point the rifle up and hold a lit lighter under the front sight post. The lighter will burn the oil off and leave carbon behind.

 

[Andy Warhog]

Re: Front sight glare

Black sharpie or sight black

 

[jawjatek]

Re: Front sight glare

Ray-Vin super smoker

 

[317millhand]

Re: Front sight glare

Sight black works well, and comes off easily during cleaning.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/504999/birchwood-casey-sight-black-3-1-2-oz-aerosol

 

[VJJPunisher]

Re: Front sight glare

burn it with a lighter

 

[no1special]

Re: Front sight glare

the ray-vin smoker (carbide) or in a pinch burn a plastic spoon. really thick soot, but don't breath it....really nasty on the lungs.

 

[Former0302]

Re: Front sight glare

+1 on the lighter. Zippo works REALLY well.