I'm looking at possibly picking up a saddle mount for my Benelli Nova and have come across two different models. One is by B Square and the other by Sun Optics. Was wondering if anyone had any firsthand experience with either of these.
Aim tech makes them as well
Quote from: savduck on February 26, 2012, 08:50:10 PM
Aim tech makes them as well
I ended up seeing the AimTech after I originally posted. Have you used any of them?
I have used B square, Aim tech, and Redfield/ Weaver. Back in the day you couldnt look under the mount at the bead with the B square only aim tech.
All three are quality mounts. I prefer the aim tech, because it leaves a channel underneath so you can use your bead. I have a B square on my stoeger only beacuse it was the only brand that made a mount. You cant see the bead.
Aim tech also makes a rail that mounts to the rib of your gun. It looks pretty sweet to.
The Nova receivers aren't drilled/tapped?
Quote from: beagler on February 26, 2012, 10:23:11 PM
The Nova receivers aren't drilled/tapped?
No, and I didn't want to take the chances of getting it drilled and tapped as I have heard it can be quite tricky.
Talk to Redarrow, he has a Nova and went through alot of searching to get his rig set up
Quote from: Woodsman4God on February 29, 2012, 10:26:30 AM
Talk to Redarrow, he has a Nova and went through alot of searching to get his rig set up
Thanks!
I had a B-Square on my Nove and I absolutely hated having a saddle mount on my gun. It wasn't the. Rand I just didn't like a saddle so I had my gun drilled and tapped and when that route.
Saddle mounts are not so great...I'd spend the extra cake and have a rail put on...my .02
It's looking like I'm going to have it done. Does anyone know if drilling and tapping voids the warranty? I've got a few years left and I'd hate to leave myself having to pay for possible repairs that would have otherwise been free if I should happen to have issues at some point.
millit mount
Quote from: sippy cup on March 01, 2012, 04:55:34 PM
millit mount
Looks like the only one they have that might work for me would be one of the multi-slot shotgun rails which looks a lot like a regular picatinny rail. None were designed for the Nova particularly. I figure I could get it drilled and tapped. Redarrow gave me a tip on one that he's using for his Nova 20ga. He's got a slick little setup.
I had good luck with my B square.
I have a B-square on my 870 and like it. You can see the bead under the mount also.
I have an AimTech on my 870 and I like it better than the BSquare I looked at.
A Speedbead or drill and tap makes a cleaner less cluttered appearance and that might be down the road for me.
I'm sketched about the drill and tap method a bit, but I like the looks of it, to be sure. I'll probably give the saddle a go because I'm worried about possibly voiding my warranty with the drill and tap.
Quote from: joshb311 on March 08, 2012, 06:17:26 PM
I'm sketched about the drill and tap method a bit, but I like the looks of it, to be sure. I'll probably give the saddle a go because I'm worried about possibly voiding my warranty with the drill and tap.
Did you ever end up with that saddle mount? I'm considering the same mount and would like to know if it worked for you?
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if the guy drilling it messes it up its on him.... you make that clear when having it done ...... drilling is the best option in my opinion. you want regret it
Had a B-Square saddle mount on my 9200. Worked well, but very tricky to get mounted right. Overtighten the mounting screws and you pinch the receiver, which causes all kinds of feeding issues. Not tight enough and the mount moves. YOU GOT TO GET IT JUST RIGHT and only then it lasts until you bump it just right and have to start all over again. Needless to say I went to a 835 and Truglo fiber optics.
A good gunsmith can drill and tap easy.