Mount for 870?

[wisconsinteacher]

I would like to mount a Mueller sight on my 870.  It is not tapped for mounts so I am wondering what system you guys have used on your guns?

[sugarray]

I think the only other option is a saddle mount.  Search Midway USA or Optics Planet and you'll see what it looks like.

[wisconsinteacher]

Are the saddle mounts able to take the recoil of 3.5" mags?  Also, it is a weaver style optic right?

[GeorgeShu]

I took my 870 to a gun smith and had him bore and tap for a mount.  I mounted a Fast Fire II on it and just love the slim lines.  It shoots great as well.  Previously I had a saddle mount but that sits just a little too high for my comfort as well as being a bit uncomfortable on the recoil.

Paid $45 for the work plus the mount strip.  Recommend you go that route vs the saddle.  Just my opinion.  Good luck!

[va longbeard]

The saddle mount will take the recoil and dish it out as well.

I have been using one for the last 7 years on a 870 supermag with 3 1/2 inch shells and a Sigtron red dot and never had a shift in zero or missed a gobbler with it.

Watch your fingers as mine has bit me more than once from recoil as the back of the mount will get you if your not careful.

Lordy I have bleed as much as the gobblers I killed a couple of times when my finger was not low enough on the trigger!

I am setting up a new 870 bone collector with a Burris Fast Fire and Marlin mount and am looking forward to a lower sight picture.

[hookedspur]

Are the saddle mounts able to take the recoil of 3.5" mags?  Also, it is a weaver style optic right?

[hookedspur]

The saddle mount will take the recoil and dish it out as well.

I have been using one for the last 7 years on a 870 supermag with 3 1/2 inch shells and a Sigtron red dot and never had a shift in zero or missed a gobbler with it.

Watch your fingers as mine has bit me more than once from recoil as the back of the mount will get you if your not careful.

Lordy I have bleed as much as the gobblers I killed a couple of times when my finger was not low enough on the trigger!

I am setting up a new 870 bone collector with a Burris Fast Fire and Marlin mount and am looking forward to a lower sight picture.

YEP !!!:agreed:

[paladin]

I would disagree.
There are atleast two post of b square mounts with bent screws due to recoil.

[va longbeard]

Maybe some have had trouble but I have four other friends that are shooting 3 1/2 inch hevi shells with the B square mounts and not one of us has had a bit of trouble.

The only drawbacks I have seen are weight, high mount and bloody fingers from recoil.

[joshua]

Maybe some have had trouble but I have four other friends that are shooting 3 1/2 inch hevi shells with the B square mounts and not one of us has had a bit of trouble.

The only drawbacks I have seen are weight, high mount and bloody fingers from recoil.

This right here would make me want to get the gun drilled and tapped.   

[schief]

get a weaver 429M rail and have gun drilled and tapped for it.

[pullit]

I have used the 429 mount on several of my 870's.
Here are a few mounting pictures I took while I was mounting them. You will see one full length and one cut off.

[headshot870]

Another option is to use an Aimtech Rib-Rider mount. As the name implies, it mounts on the rib in a "scout scope" position.

Here's the link: http://www.aimtech-mounts.com/Rib%20Riders.htm

And here's a pic of one on my 870: (mine is the 2pc, a 1pc is also available)



Nathan

[PureGold]

The B-Sqaure mount is higher quality than some of the other saddle mounts out there. I have not had any problems with mine at all.

One of the advantages of the B-Square...

The saddle is raised so you can see under it. Put a fiber optic bead style sight on the front and in the unfortunate case that your batterys die while afield you can still shoot with the fiber optic sight.

My $.02

[wisconsinteacher]

Okay, I called a gun shop in town and to drill and tap 4 holes, they want 50.00.  I see that someone posted a picture of a base that was cut with only two holes.  Could this be done for the Mueller RD to give it a cleaner look?  Also, what Weaver base would you get?  I think I am going to go this way with the 870.  (I just sold some AR parts to cover some of the cost)