870 optics options

[slipperyrock]

Trying to finish off my 870 20 gauge youth gun. What are you guys using and how are you mounting it?
I have the tru-glo tru-bead now. Wanting to see what others are doing. I am waiting on my SumToy choke to come in and will be using fed#7's.

Leaning toward one of the tru glo red dot scopes. I haven't had one of these in hand to see how they mount ect.

I am guessing I need to get it drilled and tapped for a base - any suggestions? I would like to use the same gun for "regular shooting"  the rest of the year so I do not want something "permanent" .

Thoughts? 

[goblr77]

Burris FF3 on a Marlin 336 base...if you can find a base. It only requires tapping two 8-40 holes on 1/2" center to center.

[CntrlPA]

I have a bushnell TRS25 for a red dot and I love it. Its cheap and reliable so far. That said i'm planning on picking up a fastfire at some point. Both require that the gun be either drilled or a saddle mount.

I also have Williams slugger sights on a turkey gun, for traditional sights they're awesome. No drilling and are easy to shoot in.

[mossyoakpro]

You could try a saddle mount...no drill & tap required.  Just drop the pins out of the trigger assembly and replace with the supplied screws to secure the mount.

Works great and is removable for wingshooting.

[OgMAJ]

B-Square makes a saddle mount for the Rem 870 youth model.  Be sure to get the model for the Rem 870 LT 20. The regular 20 ga model is too big.

[bowhunter2k9]

You could try a saddle mount...no drill & tap required.  Just drop the pins out of the trigger assembly and replace with the supplied screws to secure the mount.

Works great and is removable for wingshooting.

Do this! Cost me 20$

[IowaGobblers]

I might have one up for sale here in the next day or two NIB. I'll let you know what happens with a potential deal i have ggoing on, and if it falls through.

[gophert]

Burris FF3 on a Marlin 336 base...if you can find a base. It only requires tapping two 8-40 holes on 1/2" center to center.

I would go with this and not look back. 

[slipperyrock]

Thanks. I did not know they made a saddle mount for a 20. All I have seen was for a 12. OgMAJ - What is the # for the mount I need? Bowhunter where did you find it for $20?

I really want the FF3 but I am going to have to wait on that.

Thanks!

[bowhunter2k9]

I don't have this one but it's for a 20 gauge

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002IN160?pc_redir=1395549732&robot_redir=1

[old frank]

I have been using this saddle mount and Mueller for three seasons on my 870 youth and so far it has been perfect.