Hey guys,
I have a Colt Light Rifle that I am thinking about turning into a General Purpose Rifle/Money waster. I like the fact that it is a lightweight gun in a caliber that is pretty universal in the USA. The only thing I cannot stand is any gun without iron sights.
What are my options.
Do I have to go with some $500 custom soldered on nightmare that costs more than the gun?
I don’t need peeps. Just some basic reserve sights so that the gun isn’t a tent pole if I drop it on the scope.
I have been quite please with the Daniel Defense fixed front and rear set.
http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=FF-BUIS
http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=A1-BUIS
I read that you don’t like peeps. Would these still work for you? Plus they will run under 120 sheckels for the set. Leave you more money for J-frame ammo. 
They are simple and pretty rugged. I have them on my BCM pencil middy, and it’s a very light carbine. But I wanted some that would not be “delicate”.
There’s a thread around here someplace that had a carbine that Grant built for Ken Hackathorn. That was my inspiration for mine. It’s also my favorite carbine, out of the four I currently run.
Good stuff! But I should be clear. This is the older 30-06 Colt Bolt Rifle.
Oh, way better! Show us some pics, please!
This is going to sound wacky, but you might touch base with Ned Christiansen.
He’s a member here, and a very inventive gentleman. I bet he could offer some interesting ideas.
http://www.brockmansrifles.com/ is a good option.
Rosco
I haven’t used these sights, but did eyeball them heavily for a bolt action project:
http://www.newenglandcustomgun.com/Gun_Services/Sights.asp
Note that there are two pages; not immediately apparent.