Saddle mounts???

[Rubikahn]

1)How good are the saddle-style scope mounts for shotguns?
2)Can you drill and tap an 870 receiver to attach a scope mount?

 

[sixty9santa]

You can drill and tap an 870 receiver no probs and mount a 1913 type rail.
That's what I plan on doing but need to find a rail first.

 

[RePete]

1)How good are the saddle-style scope mounts for shotguns?
2)Can you drill and tap an 870 receiver to attach a scope
mount?

1. They are fine, for a no drill and tap method.

2. Yes, you can drill and tap the receiver. For a Weaver base, use a #62 or #93.

RePete.

 

[PerversPépère]

1)How good are the saddle-style scope mounts for shotguns?
2)Can you drill and tap an 870 receiver to attach a scope mount?

If your intention is to outfit a 870 with a low profile reflex sight, there is at least one no-gunsmithing option: the Holosight XLP with integral saddle mount. Or you can also have a scope mount installed and use the conventional mount one.
All are at about $260.00.
http://www.bushnell.com/products/riflescopes/holosight.cfm
PP.

 

[Claven2]

Or, you could install rifle sights or ghost rings and not put an eo-thingy on it - the way a shotty is supposed to be lol... I always found saddle mounts look tacky. At least if you D&T the receiver for a 1913 rail, you can always remove it later and plug the hole with screws

 

[blargon]

for shotgun optics, I prefer the Weaver Convert-a-mount. The base stays on the side and the top rail is quick detach, with thumb screws. That way you're not taking the trigger pins in and out all the time. You can also get two mounts and switch back and forth easily for two different sights.