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Turkey Guns & Shooting => 20 Gauge Turkey Guns => Topic started by: sswv on May 28, 2023, 06:12:04 PM

Title: 870 20ga scope base question?
Post by: sswv on May 28, 2023, 06:12:04 PM
I had my Stevens 301 20ga compact drilled and tapped for a scope base and I like the idea so much I'm thinking of doing my 870 20ga.  I looked at Weaver and a 48454 or a 429M is what it calls for BUT, considering a 12ga receiver is a wee bit wider than the 20ga will this still fit?.

thanks in advance
Title: Re: 870 20ga scope base question?
Post by: PV266 on June 01, 2023, 04:51:45 PM
20 and 12 use the same scope base.
Title: Re: 870 20ga scope base question?
Post by: Vintage on June 01, 2023, 05:07:35 PM
I have just had a 870 20 gauge drilled for the weaver mount (48454) and it works great with a Vortex red dot.
Title: Re: 870 20ga scope base question?
Post by: sswv on June 01, 2023, 07:07:51 PM
thanks y'all.   I just ordered a Weaver 429M.  gonna strip out the receiver and get it drilled and tapped as soon as the base arrives.
Title: Re: 870 20ga scope base question?
Post by: sswv on June 22, 2023, 01:25:36 PM
done deal.  I already have one 2x32 Pro Diamond for the 301 but haven't mounted it yet and I have another on the way.  scopes on shotguns is a strange world for me right now but I'm thinking I'll be happy.

Title: Re: 870 20ga scope base question?
Post by: Vintage on June 22, 2023, 02:19:31 PM
Is there a difference between the 48454 and the 429m. Do they have the same hole pattern ?
Title: Re: 870 20ga scope base question?
Post by: sswv on June 22, 2023, 02:35:03 PM
I may be wrong but I think the 48454 is gloss black and I know for a fact the 429M is matt black.