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Shotgun Scope Mount--Saddle vs Cantilever?
Posted on 7/9/13 at 2:26 pm
Posted on 7/9/13 at 2:26 pm
What are the pros and cons of the saddle mount vs the cantilever barrel mount on a remington 870? Just inherited a 870 that had a saddle style mount and wanted the OB's opinion.
I like the aesthetics of the cantilever and the fact that you can switch out the slug barrel for a bird barrel very easily. Do any other advantages/disadvantages exist?
Saddle Style
Cantilever Style
I like the aesthetics of the cantilever and the fact that you can switch out the slug barrel for a bird barrel very easily. Do any other advantages/disadvantages exist?
Saddle Style
Cantilever Style
This post was edited on 7/9/13 at 2:29 pm
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Posted on 7/9/13 at 2:32 pm to BAMAisDIESEL09
Cantilever works.
I don't like the way saddle mounts are made.
I don't like the way saddle mounts are made.
Posted on 7/9/13 at 2:34 pm to BAMAisDIESEL09
went on a slug gun hunt in ohio last year and this is all i know.
1. have a buddy that bought a saddle mount for his 870 and it he could never get it to group good at all.
2. i bought a slug gun and with the cantilever on it and had great groups at 150yds.
he said he shoulda got the cantilever, thats all i know haha sorry
1. have a buddy that bought a saddle mount for his 870 and it he could never get it to group good at all.
2. i bought a slug gun and with the cantilever on it and had great groups at 150yds.
he said he shoulda got the cantilever, thats all i know haha sorry
Posted on 7/9/13 at 2:37 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:
I don't like the way saddle mounts are made.
What dont you like exactly? Do you not like the concept of saddle mounts just in general? Btw, this is for a 20ga 870 express magnum. Thanks.
This post was edited on 7/9/13 at 2:39 pm
Posted on 7/9/13 at 2:41 pm to BAMAisDIESEL09
Just look at it. It doesn't look like it would work worth a damn.
I KNOW cantilever mounts work. No way I'd trust a saddle mount on a shotgun. The barrel is usually loose in the receiver, and that mount probably vibrates like a bitch.
I just don't see how it would be overly accurate.
I KNOW cantilever mounts work. No way I'd trust a saddle mount on a shotgun. The barrel is usually loose in the receiver, and that mount probably vibrates like a bitch.
I just don't see how it would be overly accurate.
Posted on 7/9/13 at 2:47 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I agree... Am I able to get rid of the saddle mount and add a cantilever mount onto the slug barrel thats on the gun already? or will I have to buy a slug barrel that already has a cantilever mount installed? The stock slug barrel thats on the gun now has iron sights installed.
Posted on 7/9/13 at 2:51 pm to BAMAisDIESEL09
You're better off selling your current slug barrel and getting one with a cantilever mount on it. I have had success with the saddle mounts out to 100 yards. I never tried grouping out further than that.
I would be very hesitant to try to add a cantilever mount to the current barrel.
I would be very hesitant to try to add a cantilever mount to the current barrel.
Posted on 7/9/13 at 2:52 pm to The Last Coco
Any suggestions for a good slug barrel w/ a cantilever mount in 20gauge?
Posted on 7/9/13 at 2:53 pm to BAMAisDIESEL09
None of the above... Get a legit mount done and you'll be much happier..
I used this on my Benelli M2 turkey gun..
LINK
Only problem is once you add it, there it stays...
I used this on my Benelli M2 turkey gun..
LINK
Only problem is once you add it, there it stays...
This post was edited on 7/9/13 at 2:56 pm
Posted on 7/9/13 at 2:53 pm to BAMAisDIESEL09
You need to buy a cantilever barrel unless you think you want to mill a base and weld it on there 
I'd shoot it before I did any of the above. It might do well with the saddle mount and you might be worried for nothing.
I'd shoot it before I did any of the above. It might do well with the saddle mount and you might be worried for nothing.
This post was edited on 7/9/13 at 2:54 pm
Posted on 7/9/13 at 3:01 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Yeah Ill probably give that a try first... I would like to set this shotgun up for my wife. Ultimiately, I want her to have the option of changing out the slug barrel for a bird barrel and vice versa. I feel that a saddle style mount would obstruct her view when using the bird barrel.
Posted on 7/9/13 at 3:02 pm to BAMAisDIESEL09
Worry more about getting the recoil down than anything.
12ga slugs in a pump hurts
12ga slugs in a pump hurts
Posted on 7/9/13 at 3:06 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
The gun Im referring to is a 20gauge 870... but yeah my 12gauge 870 kicks like a mule when shooting slugs out of it. Thanks for your help 
Posted on 7/9/13 at 3:08 pm to BAMAisDIESEL09
My bad. Selective reading.
Hornady makes some 250gr sabots that are pretty easy on the shoulder.
Good luck. Hopefully the saddle mount works and you don't have to worry about anything else.
Hornady makes some 250gr sabots that are pretty easy on the shoulder.
Good luck. Hopefully the saddle mount works and you don't have to worry about anything else.
Posted on 7/9/13 at 3:10 pm to BAMAisDIESEL09
I would take it to a reputable gunsmith and have it drilled and tapped. That's what I had done to my 870.
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