Today was my birthday, and I got stuck making dinner for family and friends. As luck would have it, my fiber optic sights came for my T/C Hawken. I dropped it off at the gunshop, a guy who I have used for years and trust, and asked him if he could throw them on, to which he said no problem. Come back, pick up the gun, and ask him how it went, and he says it was a little tight but I was able to get it on. I pick it up, ask what I owe, and he says nothing, just get yourself on outta here. I get in the car, start driving home, and peek at the barrel. I notice that there are a few gouges near where the front sight had to be hammered in with the punch. I pull over, look closer, and see that they also dented the dovetail slightly, as well as noticing the gouges were a little worse than I first saw. I had to drive home, and called him as soon as I get there. He said he hadnt noticed the damage, and that a few punch marks are normal cause the sights need to be reamed on pretty good to get in and out. I maintained my position that I dont think what was present on my barrel was normal wear and tear from sight installation, and told him I want him to look at it in front of me and then tell me it is normal wear and tear. Anyway, what would you all do in this situation? Do you think you would just shrug it off (there are only four gouges, and though they are into the metal, they arent "that bad")? I feel like demanding a new barrel, since I havent even shot the thing yet and it is still brand new...Anyway, what do you all think
Ps Any advice for installing and removing those sights?