I just acquired a Pre-64 Model 70 Standard in .270. It appears as if someone ground the round part on the top of the front sight completely off. I'm trying to remove the sight so I can replace it. I'm talking about the dovetail sight, not the ramp. I have a brass punch and a hammer, but I can't seem to get it to budge. I'm laying the rifle on the bench with some padding under the stock so it doesn't get scratched, and putting a block of wood under the barrel so it doesn't give when I strike the punch. So far I don't think I've moved it any. Does anyone have any tips for removing these? Thanks.

Randy

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