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How are the height measurements taken? I need at least .45 from bottom of dovetail to center of apeture Expert Answer

The sight heights for this unit are as follows:

17AHB - .404" High

17AMI - .494" High

17AUG - .584" High

17AEU - .464" High (European Dovetail)

The measurements are also measured from the bottom of the Dove Tail to the center aperture.

by Tiffany S., Gear Expert, May 20, 2019
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a good sight Cons: none
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Awesome front sight by George, November 19, 2015
I have this on two rifles now and panning more. Do some old military rifle shoots. The small app. insert with the small hole in it works best for me on target shooting as you can center it on the bulls eye and there is no guess work as to weather you...
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Lyman 17A Front by Carlswap, Verified Owner, March 10, 2018
I use these sights on several rifles. I like the way they look and the size seems right for the rear aperture. I am currently changing the factory installed 17A on a Mossberg 144LSB to a higher model to go with a Lyman Model 90MJT rear sight.
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Great sight by Legacy Reviewer, April 7, 2014
I put this on my Savage Rascal (pack rifle) and combined with that accu-trigger and rear peep it feels like a match rifle. Easy install- just a few stokes with a jewelers file and it pressed right in. That 3/8 dovetail seems pretty universal. I wish ...
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Nice sight-dovetail wide by Bill, January 4, 2018
Bought this to replace the factory sight on a Marlin 39A 22. Got model AHB due to the feeling that the 0.404 height would work best in my application. The issue I have is cosmetic. The dovetail base is about 9/16" wide. The front sight ramp is 3/...
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17AHB .404 Hi by Legacy Reviewer, August 8, 2011
Got the 17 A target sight to put on my Sharps rifle it took no time to take out the old sight and put the 17A back in place using a brass hammer and drift punch. The inserts are good just not the inserts that I like. But very good for puting lead on ...
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Product Info for Lyman Series 17A Target Front Sights

Lyman Series 17A target Front Sights on sale and available from our online store. OpticsPlanet, Inc is an Authorized US Distributor for Lyman Tritium & Fiber Optic Night Sights.image

The perfect companion to your Lyman receiver sight.

17A target Sights are machined from a solid piece of steel and are designed to be mounted in 3/8"dovetail slots (except 17AEU which has a .360" metric size dovetail). They are supplied with eight interchangeable inserts (see photo and description) that are locked in place with a threaded cap.

WEIGHT: 1 oz

Lyman Series 17A target Front Sights is available with the following options:

  • Lyman 3171076 target Front Sight 17AHB .404 High
  • Lyman 3171078 target Front Sight 17AMI .494 High
  • Lyman 3171080 target Front Sight 17AUG .584 High

We offer complete line of Lyman Tritium & Fiber Optic Night Sights. For our complete selection of products by Lyman on sale please visit our Lyman page. For more Tritium & Fiber Optic Night Sights please visit our Tritium & Fiber Optic Night Sights store section.

Specifications for Lyman Series 17A Target Front Sights:

Manufacturer: Lyman
Gun Make: Remington
Fabric/Material: Steel

Package Contents:

  • Lyman Series 17A Target Front Sights

Lyman Series 17A Target Front Sights Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

  • Lyman Target Front Sight, 17AMI .494 High 3171078 , MPN: 3171078 , UPC: 011516310781 , Code: LY-RS1-EBDFEA-3171078
  • Lyman Target Front Sight, 17AHB .404 High 3171076 , MPN: 3171076 , UPC: 011516310767 , Code: LY-RS1-EBDFEA-3171076
  • Lyman Target Front Sight, 17AUG .584 High 3171080 , MPN: 3171080 , UPC: 011516310804 , Code: LY-RS1-EBDFEA-3171080
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