I'm setting up a H&R With a vent rib barrel. What is the best way to mount a red dot to the rib?
I drilled and tapped my 870 SM rib for Weaver bases and mounted a small red dot. Have had no issues in 5+ years. Don't know if I'd mount anything heavier tho... :gobble:
I think aimtech has a rib mount.
B-Square makes a cantilever rib mount. I just mounted one on my BPS. I didn't need the whole thing for my FFIII, so I cut it down. It works nicely, though...
http://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/rings-mounts-bases/mount-sets/universal-cantilever-rib-mount-cantilever-rib-mount-sku122-161-750-1770-6637.aspx (http://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/rings-mounts-bases/mount-sets/universal-cantilever-rib-mount-cantilever-rib-mount-sku122-161-750-1770-6637.aspx)
Quote from: USAFTurkey on September 28, 2014, 06:58:47 PM
What is the best way to mount a red dot to the rib?
Probably very carefully. The real factor is weight of the sight. The energy generated when you touch off a full power turkey load puts a lot of stress on any mount. I've had well mounted, drilled and tapped receiver bases shoot loose. At a still target shoot last year, I saw a base with the scope mounted break loose and hit the shooter square in the middle of the forehead, cutting a very deep gash that might have knocked most people out. It only knocked him down but bled very badly and created a bad scar.
If you use a very light sight and one of the methods already outlined, you may be okay but I'd go for a well mounted receiver based sight any time. It only takes one time.
Thanks,
Clark
Guess I should note that it's a single shot. I've got a red dot I wanted to put on but have considered must a good set of fiber optic sites.
Quote from: USAFTurkey on September 30, 2014, 08:37:22 PM
Guess I should note that it's a single shot. I've got a red dot I wanted to put on but have considered must a good set of fiber optic sites.
The Truglo "Pro-Series" sights are excellent and easily mount on the ventilated rib of most shotguns. They might be a good choice for you, if you go that route.
Thanks,
Clark
B-Square mount. They make two models, depending on rib width. A monte carlo stock helps with this setup. Hope this helps. I have 3 other NEF's and those have Williams Fire Sights.
Not to hijack, but I saw an H&R gun on gunbroker the other day that was drilled and tapped from the factory. A turkey special I think it said.
Good advice given above for your project.
I have a B-Square Rib Mount new in the package if anyone is interested. :OGturkeyhead: