870 compact drill and tap?

[goindeep]

How hard is it to have an 870 compact drilled and tapped, I am assuming that it doesn't come that way? Any pics would be great!

[nyhunter]

No they don't come drilled and tapped.  Had a gunsmith do mine a couple weeks ago with no problems.  just make sure who ever does it is reputable so you know they know what there doing!

[goindeep]

What is the recommended base to use for it?

[Phire Phite]

scope or red dot?

[goindeep]

Red dot. More than likely vortex venom.

[Spurs Up]

What is the recommended base to use for it?

No need to drill 4 holes and mount it on a rail. Drill & tap 2 holes in the thicker portion of the receiver and mount your Vortex on a Marlin 336 base. Clean and low profile...

[Recurve]

Better yet purchase a saddle mount. At some point you decided to go with open sights. Simply remove the mount

[dirt road ninja]

It not hard.