Help me with options for 870 and red dot

[dimecovers3]

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I have a 3" camo 870 with a 26" vent rib barrel. It has a mid bead and white front bead.  I've killed 13 gobblers with over the years but I've also missed three times.  Every year I say I'm going to do something about it and get a red dot.  I don't have a local gunsmith to drill and tap and I'm a little leary shipping it off or having someone screw up the job.  I was looking at the Burris FFIII and don't  know the best way to mount it.  I use this gun for ducks so I want to be able to take off the mount and sight easily.  Are the Aimtech rib mounts a solid option?  Will I be able to see the sight with the regular stock or will I have to add a comb build up to get a good check weld? Also why do they make one and two piece mounts?

[SKFOOTER]

Although the one piece mounts are still on their website, Aimtech now only offers the 2 piece mount.  And yes,  they are very sturdy.  Just butt them up against each other when you mount them and attach your red dot.  You'll need Model #RRLD2.

[dimecovers3]

Is one mount too small to hold the FF3?  Do they still make the one piece see thru mount?

[dimecovers3]

Thanks to all the Richardheads this site is famous for..................got my Burris today in the mail and will go fourth smokin' gobblers despite your none help.

[valerio024]

Thanks to all the Richardheads this site is famous for..................got my Burris today in the mail and will go fourth smokin' gobblers despite your none help.

I've been trying to figure out the same issue. I have a b-square saddle mount but I don't trust it to stay put. What mounting option did you wind up going with?


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[lowoctane]

My 870...

[valerio024]

My 870...

Did you have the vent rib drilled and tapped?


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[lowoctane]

Yes sir. Did it myself about 10 yrs ago...

[grayfox]

Send your receiver to William at Sumtoy Customs & let him drill & tap it. He does good work & won't screw it up. He did my 870 a few years ago. Best money I ever spent.

[valerio024]

Send your receiver to William at Sumtoy Customs & let him drill & tap it. He does good work & won't screw it up. He did my 870 a few years ago. Best money I ever spent.

Do you remember what it cost?


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[grayfox]

Send your receiver to William at Sumtoy Customs & let him drill & tap it. He does good work & won't screw it up. He did my 870 a few years ago. Best money I ever spent.

Do you remember what it cost?


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I believe it was $30.00 for the drill & tap. Seems like it was around $50.00 with the shipping. It may be more now since that was about 5 years ago.

[CrustyRusty]

Childish...

Thanks to all the Richardheads this site is famous for..................got my Burris today in the mail and will go fourth smokin' gobblers despite your none help.