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How to Mount a Red Dot Scope to a Remington 870

There are many ways to go about mounting a red dot scope onto a Remington 870 shotgun. Some of these ways are expensive, while others require more time and energy at a cheaper price. The most common way is to use saddle mounts by replacing the trigger pins with bolts for the mounts. However, the most reliable method of mounting a red dot scope is drilling and tapping the receiver first and then installing the rail. You will need a drill and skills in gunsmithing in order to do this properly. That is why it may be better for beginners or average users to just use saddle mounts with bolts that replace the trigger pins. This method is much simpler and faster to install. Once the mount is placed on top, you just screw the red dot scope into it or snap it in depending on the model.

Blackhawk SpecOps II Stock and Forend for Remington 870

2nd generation of the Blackhawk SpecOps Stock is even better than previous version. The main problem of the 1st generation SpecOps stock was cheekslap which some of the shooters experienced. Now this problem is almost eliminated. The stock may hit you only when you shoulder it wrong.

Blackhawk SpecOps II Stock and Forend have a lot of advantages. It reduces felt recoil and I think that it is the best choice for new shooters. This stock is adjustable and will fit shooters with longer or shorter hands.

The forend is long which makes it easy to reload a shotgun and it has grooves which ensure positive grip.

Remington 870 Express 20 Gauge Upgrades (Recommended for Home Defense)

The Remington 870 Express Youth Pump Action shotgun is a 20-gauge special that not too many people know about. Of course, most people are familiar with the Remington 870 shotgun model because it has been around for roughly 60 years. The 12-gauge Express, however, is what most people are familiar with. The Express Youth Pump Action is a 20-gauge with a design that’s proved reliability over the years. It has great versatility and shooting characteristics. The slide-action performance of the 870 Express Youth gives you fantastic reliability and dependability while you’re shooting the weapon. If you’ve ever used a Remington 870 before, then you’ll love the look and feel of the Remington 870 Express Youth because they are very similar in both design and quality.

XS Remington 870 Pedestal Big Dot Tritium Sight

Tritium sights basically provide green or yellow sight lights on your shotgun that glow in the dark. They have been nicknamed “night sights” for this reason and get installed on the rear or front of your shotgun. Tritium is described as a radioactive isotope of hydrogen. The sights use tiny vials of tritium that are responsible for emitting its soft green glow. If you are in an area with low lighting or darkness then the tritium sights will allow you to see where you’re aiming.

Budget Upgrades for Remington 870

This is article which was requested by many Remington 870 owners and finally I have found time to write it.

This post is about budget upgrades for Remington 870, you are not going to find Ghost Ring sights for $200+ or forend with flashlight for $300+ here. This post is how to upgrade your Remington 870 shotgun without robbing a bank.

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