Anybody using a red dot besides a Burris Fastfire on their shotgun? I use one on my 1201FP but I need to put a dot on my lady's new 20g Mossberg 500 and I want to be sure I'm going with the best option.
Does anyone have a better option than the FF?
Thanks
Bruce
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May 01, 2017, 08:31 PM
kilyung
I use a Vortex Viper RDS on my Mossberg 590a1.
May 02, 2017, 12:36 AM
CandyMan.45
TRS-25, its big and bulky... But easy to acquire a target.
May 02, 2017, 06:00 AM
ARMT Guy
I had an Aimpoint T1 for a good while on my Benelli M4, but changed over to a Trijicon RMR a couple months ago for it.
Its my HD and three gun shotgun.
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May 02, 2017, 06:28 AM
TampaSIG
I use Aimpoint micros on my turkey guns and they work very well. Benelli SBE2 for me and Remington 1187 20ga for kids and guests. Needed to tap the 1187 to add a rail.
May 02, 2017, 07:53 AM
DaBigBR
I have a gen 1 vortex sparc on a Mossberg 930 and a Trijicon RM06 on a Benelli M4. Both have been good.
May 02, 2017, 08:45 AM
rangeme101
Aimpoint has a new micro for shotguns, S-1. It was at the NRA show. Attaches to the barrel rib and has a 6moa dot. Handled a display shotgun with one. Seemed nice. Attached close to the muzzle area.
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May 02, 2017, 02:36 PM
highlander81
I have a Trijicon RM02 on a Benelli M4. Very fast and no issues to date to date (3 years on the Shotgun)
May 02, 2017, 03:40 PM
SgtGold
My one and only shotgun optic is an Aimpoint M2.
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May 02, 2017, 04:30 PM
4sigman
I've been running an Insight MRDS on my 930SPX and am pretty happy with it.
May 02, 2017, 08:17 PM
hrcjon
Aimpoint for me. I generally prefer the larger tube models to the micro on my shotgun, but I don't think it really matters. Given that I like the MRO on other guns I would have no issue using one on a shotgun as well, but I haven't done it.
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May 02, 2017, 08:33 PM
mrmn50
Very durable and a good value. We both used them and were pleased. We sold the shot guns and moved the pro to other weapons.
Aimpoint Pro with the low mount.
May 02, 2017, 11:13 PM
LtJL
I have a Vortex Sparc on my 11-87.My smith drilled and tapped the top of the teceiver for a length of picatinny rail. Works real well.
May 02, 2017, 11:30 PM
hrcjon
At least on my remingtons the EGW rail works without any gunsmithing.
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May 03, 2017, 08:01 AM
ed308
I use a Vortex Viper on my FNH SLP. It works.
May 03, 2017, 03:23 PM
carotxn
Short answer is I really like shooting my Benelli M2 with an Aimpoint T2. I am much faster and more precise with slugs.
I set up a Benelli M2 Tactical with a MesaTactical Urbino Stock, an Aimpoint T2 mounted via a Midwest Industries low profile mount to allow co-witnessing with the Benelli ghost ring sights (The Midwest Industries low profile mount was designed for the Benelli M4, so I had to take about 1/8" off of the rear of the mount so it would fit with the rear iron sights and be able to use the existing factory sight base holes), single point sling attachment, GG&G Oversized Bolt Release, Charging Handle and Magazine Tube, Taran Tactical Extended Carrier (to avoid the dreaded Benelli thumb), and Freedom Fighter Tactical Forearm and Disconnector to ensure 922r compliance.This message has been edited. Last edited by: carotxn,