Optic mount for 870

[RevolverRodger]

What are my options to mount a red dot system on my 870 shotgun.
I would like something without any permanent modifications.
Thanks guys.

 

[Levi Garrett]

B-square, weaver. aimtech....

 

[RevolverRodger]

What is the best system in your experience ?

 

[Levi Garrett]

Wrong guy, don't have one, but B-square make ok stuff, someone will certainly help you out here, aloth of tac 12 gu guys

 

[coltfan]

Leupold..........best mount on the market.....

Tap out the trigger group pins and replace them with the screws included....
5 minute job

 

[jjohnwm]

That Leupold mount looks like it attaches the same way that the B-Square mount does, by replacing the two pins in the receiver with the longer ones that secure the mount. When I had a B-Square on my 870, I found significant changes in point of impact each time that I removed and replaced the barrel. I'm talking about several inches of group movement at 100 yards. It was a concern with the high-tech sabot slug loads that I was using in my rifled barrel, but probably not so big a deal with regular slugs or buckshot.

I went to a cantilever-type mount on the barrel, and the problem went away.

John

 

[RePete]

When I had a B-Square on my 870, I found significant changes in point of impact each time that I removed and replaced the barrel. I'm talking about several inches of group movement at 100 yards.

Little tip.

If you twist the barrel left or right just prior to snugging down the mag cap/extension everytime, there won't be that problem.

 

[RevolverRodger]

Coltfan that 12.5'' barrel looks awsome... but WHY did you add that +1 mag tube ? It looks strange.

 

[coltfan]

Coltfan that 12.5'' barrel looks awsome... but WHY did you add that +1 mag tube ? It looks strange.

It was in my spare parts drawer from when I had a longer barrel on the firearm.

I just put it on to try it out..only takes 30 seconds to remove and install the original cap..

Actually it is not on the gun now and for sale on a different website.

 

[Levi Garrett]

Hard to beat this sorta setup

 

[coltfan]

Hard to beat this sorta setup

That setup is a pain in the neck if you change barrels regularly...........

 

[PerversPépère]

If you like reflex sights, you can try the Bushnell Holosights, regular or the new low-profile XLPs; one is even dedicated to the Rem 870, with an integral saddle mount/shroud.
http://www.bushnell.com/general/riflescopes_holosight.cfm?section=Hunting
PP.

 

[sixty9santa]

If you like reflex sights, you can try the Bushnell Holosights, regular or the new low-profile XLPs; one is even dedicated to the Rem 870, with an integral saddle mount/shroud.
http://www.bushnell.com/general/riflescopes_holosight.cfm?section=Hunting
PP.

But can it be used with a side saddle???

 

[RePete]

From the looks of the module, I'd say no.

The module appears to overhang the sides slightly and would thus interfere with the shells.

 

[PerversPépère]

Side-Saddle

In that case, you can always rely on a Weaver drill&tap railmount on the receiver and use the standard Holosight XLP.
Another plus of the separate mount is that you can slap on any optical sight, short scope, Aimpoint Red-Dot or reflex sight. You can even get rail-mounted auxiliary ghost sights.
PP.

 

[jjohnwm]

Little tip.

If you twist the barrel left or right just prior to snugging down the mag cap/extension everytime, there won't be that problem.

You are correct, sir!!! Thanks. That is just the kind of helpful info that I got onto this forum for. I can't believe it was that simple.

Plus, now that I can take down the 870 (this is the first time it's been apart in about three years) there's room for another gun in the safe!

John