installing open sights

[Garen]

Hello,

I ordered open sights (rear & front) for my Benelli R1 rifle.
Although it seems simple to screw it on place, my concern is that the screws might get loose after a while. Could anyone give me any advice on how to do this myself or should I get a professional gunsmith to do it for me.

Thanks

[James B]

Screw them on and make sure they fit right. Then remove the screws and put loct tite on the screws and put them back in tight. Use the lock-tite that allows you to remove the screws later if you want. Threr are three or four grades of lock-tite just read the direction until you find the right one.

[Vapodog]

If the barrel is not drilled and tapped for the screws, I'd take it to someone that has a mill to precisely locate the holes and control the drill depth.

[Garen]

Merry Christmas and all the best!!!

Thanks James, that"™s very helpful. I'll try it.

And thanks to Vapodog. By the way Benelli R1 European version is equipped with open sights and I don't know why the American version is just drilled and taped.
Maybe to just squeeze you for another $175!!!