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Questions & Answers
will this fixture work on octagon barrels such as a sharps rifle Expert Answer

Since it is a V-Shaped bracket, it is not ideal for an octagon barrel. It can certainly be used to help hold the barrel tightly for work to be done on it, but you will need to be very careful to ensure you have the barrel loaded level. You may want to contact the manufacturer to confirm or see if there is a better option for you.

by Carly R., Gear Expert, September 28, 2017
Customer Reviews
Helpful Positive Review Forster Universal Sighting Fixture by BobL, February 1, 2018
Fantastic! It’s no wonder that gunsmiths have been using the Forster Universal Sighting Fixture for more than 40 years. Straight forward design that repeatable results! I recently drilled and tapped a NEF 20 gauge shotgun barrel for a Game Reaper on...
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Most Recent Reviews Excellent DIY gunsmith tool by E, Verified Owner, July 18, 2025
I considered buying the Forster Universal Sight Mounting Fixture for a long time. In general I prefer open/iron sights on all my rifles (to the greatest extent practical) rather than fragile scopes and any battery powered red dot sights. I also have ...
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Most Recent Reviews High quality tool. by Peter, September 16, 2023
I have not used the tool yet, because it took so to get to me. I put the project away, and other projects are ahead of it now. I look forward to using the tool because it’s implementation looks pretty straightforward.
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Gun Make: Universal Gun Model: Universal Caliber: Universal Fabric/Material: Steel Color: Stainless Included Accessories: 6-48 Bushings Length: 8 in

Code: 2RJ-GST-FRUSMFX-UF1000

MPN: UF1000

UPC: 757253006968

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Product Info for Forster Universal Sight Mounting Fixture

With the Forster Universal Sight Mounting Fixture, you can precisely drill and tap holes to mount scope mounts, receiver sights or shotgun beads to your single barrel long gun. Forster carefully crafted this Sight & Optic Tools from steel so that they'll hold up against all odds to ensure your firearm is properly modified to your liking. The Forster 8in Universal Sight Mounting Fixture offers the most accurate gunsmithing experience yet since it's always in true alignment with the exact center of your gun barrel. Your taps will never break due to cocking since a slip bushing of the correct size is substituted for the drill bushing, making this tool a worthy investment for any firearms enthusiast. Snag the Forster Adjustable Universal Sight Mounting Fixture to precisely prep your gun for the accessories it needs to deliver its best performance yet in the field.image

Specifications for Forster Universal Sight Mounting Fixture:

Manufacturer: Forster
Gun Make: Universal
Gun Model: Universal
Caliber: Universal
Fabric/Material: Steel
Color: Stainless
Included Accessories: 6-48 Bushings
Length: 8 in

Features of Forster Universal Sight Mounting Fixture:

  • Helps guarantee that both spacing and alignment are straight and true
  • Tubular magazine guns can be drilled in the same manner as other firearms by simply removing the magazine tube
  • Standard built-in spacing increments of .500in and .860in between centers
  • The over-arm is "keyed" and slides in a "T" slot
  • The blocks are adjustable for height

Package Contents:

  • Forster Universal Sight Mounting Fixture
  • 6-48 Bushings

Forster Universal Sight Mounting Fixture Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

Forster Universal Sight Mounting Fixture, Includes 6-48 Bushings, UF1000 , MPN: UF1000 , UPC: 757253006968 , Code: 2RJ-GST-FRUSMFX-UF1000
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