Description
The Williams Gun Sight Shorty Ramp in Black .375" is the shortened take on Williams' popular streamlined ramp, built for anyone who wants a clean front sight base without the extra length. It's machined from polished blued steel and finished in black, so it holds up to real handling and weather while keeping a tidy, factory-looking profile on the barrel. The .375 measurement refers to the 3/8" height, giving you a low, purposeful platform up front.
What Sets the Shorty Ramp Apart
The face of the ramp is serrated, which is a small detail that pays off in bright sun. Those tiny grooves break up glare instead of bouncing it back into your eye, so your front bead or blade stays easy to pick up when the light is working against you. It's also a hoodless design, meaning nothing hangs over the top to clutter your sight picture. You get a wide open view of whatever front sight you pair with it.
Mounting Your Shorty Ramp
Williams gives you flexibility on install. You can sweat it on for a permanent, solid bond, screw it down, or use the optional Dovetail Filler Block to drop it onto an existing dovetail cut. That range of options makes it a friendly project for a home gunsmith or a quick job for your local shop, and it opens the door to using it on a variety of rifle and muzzleloader barrels.
Pair it with a Williams front bead or fiber optic sight and you've got a sharp, functional front end that looks like it came from the factory. For folks refreshing an older barrel or swapping out a beat-up plastic ramp, this is a proven upgrade that's been trusted on the bench for years.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Williams Gun Sight
- Manufacturer Part Number: 001714
- UPC: 053506017140
- Model: Shorty Ramp
- Color / Finish: Black, polished blued steel
- Height: .375" (3/8")
- Material: Blued steel
- Design: Hoodless
- Ramp Face: Serrated to reduce glare
- Mounting Options: Sweat-on, screw-on, or optional Dovetail Filler Block
What’s Included
- Williams Shorty Ramp front sight ramp (.375" / 3/8" height, black blued steel)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the .375" measurement mean on the Shorty Ramp?
The .375" refers to the ramp's height, which works out to 3/8 of an inch. It gives you a low, compact front sight base compared to a full-length streamlined ramp. If you're matching sight heights on a rebuild, this is the number you want to check against your rear sight.
How do I attach the Williams Shorty Ramp to my barrel?
You've got three ways to go. You can sweat it on for a permanent bond, screw it into place, or use the optional Dovetail Filler Block to fit it onto an existing dovetail slot. The screw-on and sweat-on methods are common for barrels without a dovetail already cut.
Does the Shorty Ramp come with a front sight bead?
No, the ramp is sold on its own. It's the base that your front bead or blade mounts to, so you'll want to pair it with a Williams front sight of your choice. That lets you pick the exact bead or fiber optic style you prefer.
Why is the face of the ramp serrated?
The serrations are there to cut glare in bright sunlight. Instead of the smooth metal reflecting light back at your eye, the grooves scatter it so your front sight stays crisp and easy to see. It's a simple feature that makes a real difference on sunny days in the field.





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