I'm working on a couple Rem 870 20 gauges and trying to decide how I would want to mount a scope.
Should I drill and tap the receiver to add a base or use a b-square saddle mount?
I've not been much of a fan on saddle mounts but wondering if there is enough metal in the receiver to firmly secure screws to.
Thanks
Tap it.
I have one that is drilled and another with a saddle mount. Prefer the drilled and tapped, but the saddle mount has held up for many years
All mine are saddle mount, that way you can still see your sights, i wouldn't trade saddle mount for tap. I have one that's tap and most time i don't ever carry that gun. These new saddle mounts hold up great. Saddle for me all the way...
Quote from: Greg Massey on May 23, 2016, 03:23:36 PM
All mine are saddle mount, that way you can still see your sights, i wouldn't trade saddle mount for tap. I have one that's tap and most time i don't ever carry that gun. These new saddle mounts hold up great. Saddle for me all the way...
X2.
I use a universal rib mount and cut it down to size. It's solid, yet easy to remove and easy to install.
http://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/rings-mounts-amp-bases/mount-sets/universal-cantilever-rib-mount-prod1770.aspx (http://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/rings-mounts-amp-bases/mount-sets/universal-cantilever-rib-mount-prod1770.aspx)
Drill and tap. If you are shooting Mag loads, I would recommend have it drill/tap for 8-48 instead of the standard 6-48.
Are you in WV? I know an excellent gun smith who did all mine.
Quote from: rblake on May 23, 2016, 09:02:59 PM
Drill and tap. If you are shooting Mag loads, I would recommend have it drill/tap for 8-48 instead of the standard 6-48.
Are you in WV? I know an excellent gun smith who did all mine.
What he said.
Higher structural integrity to endure the brutality of high pressure and high KE turkey loads. Additionally, I use lock-tite on my screws and I actually epoxy the base to my receiver. No saddle mount will give you that level of precision and durability.
Additionally, from a cosmetic perspective, saddle mounts will scratch the hell out of your receiver. My guns are tools but I do my best to take care of them and minimize unnecessary damage.
Never had a saddle mount scratch my guns and ive had them on and off and ive never had a turkey loads make one come loss. And like I said ive killed birds with sights and the scopes and red dot. I also think a lot of my 5 turkey guns.
Those of you that like the saddle mounts, any preference, pros/cons between the b-square, aimtech, or sun optics mounts? This would also be for an 870 20 gauge.
B-square on mine for 10 years , been of and on a few times , no scratches. Take it off easy and don't use a mallet to put it on ;D No problem with sight in moving around. Sits so bead can still be used if battery goes dead on dot scope.
B square, I think is the only one that makes a mount for the youth 870, I think..Its a great mount and it comes with nice scope rings for around 50 dollars.. the old 20 gauge mount is to big for the new youth 870 - 20 gauge.
Quote from: owlhoot on May 23, 2016, 10:20:01 PM
B-square on mine for 10 years , been of and on a few times , no scratches. Take it off easy and don't use a mallet to put it on ;D No problem with sight in moving around. Sits so bead can still be used if battery goes dead on dot scope.
Same experience here. Well said.
Quote from: stinkpickle on May 23, 2016, 09:00:52 PM
I use a universal rib mount and cut it down to size. It's solid, yet easy to remove and easy to install.
http://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/rings-mounts-amp-bases/mount-sets/universal-cantilever-rib-mount-prod1770.aspx (http://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/rings-mounts-amp-bases/mount-sets/universal-cantilever-rib-mount-prod1770.aspx)
I mounted one of these on my Franchi Affinity 20 gauge with a Mueller Quickshot and love it! :turkey2: