Aimpoint for Benelli M3

seadog · May 17, 2001, 10:45 PM

I've got a Benelli M3 I was thinking about mounting a Aimpoint CompML sight on. Would this affect reliability since the gun is recoil operated? Also, what would be better, drilling and tapping for a base, or using one of the mounts which uses the replacement receiver pins? Any thoughts will be appreciated.

Recon · May 18, 2001, 11:05 AM

Benelli makes the Practical model which comes with the weaver base on top. I've shot with a bunch of guys that have mounted optics without a problem. I've been looking a put an optima on mine. I just have to convince EGW to make a mount that that replaces the ghostring rear sight. I would stay away from the saddle style mounts. Get it drilled and tapped.

jthuang · May 18, 2001, 11:35 AM

Adding mass will change the inertia of the gun, which may affect reliability as the Benelli is an inertia-operated weapon.

However, it seems that most of the reliability problems with heavily accessorized inertia-operated semi-autos involve a combination of a TacStar sidesaddle and a Surefire weaponlight. Both items have considerable mass, especially the sidesaddle when fully loaded. An Aimpoint Comp doesn't have much mass, even with the appropriate mount -- I have a Comp M-XD with the Aimpoint Rail Grabber on my Bushmaster and the entire unit is still very light.

Bottom line, I don't think the Aimpoint will affect the reliability of your gun. If it does, contact Wolff Gunsprings (http://www.gunsprings.com) for a special spring to solve the problem.

Justin

NAD · May 21, 2001, 02:54 PM

Why do you want to mount an Aimpoint (or any other optics) on your shotgun?

May 17, 2001, 10:45 PM	#1
seadog Senior Member Join Date: October 27, 2000 Location: Virginia Posts: 287	I've got a Benelli M3 I was thinking about mounting a Aimpoint CompML sight on. Would this affect reliability since the gun is recoil operated? Also, what would be better, drilling and tapping for a base, or using one of the mounts which uses the replacement receiver pins? Any thoughts will be appreciated.

May 18, 2001, 11:05 AM	#2
Recon Member Join Date: February 10, 2001 Location: PA Posts: 50	Benelli makes the Practical model which comes with the weaver base on top. I've shot with a bunch of guys that have mounted optics without a problem. I've been looking a put an optima on mine. I just have to convince EGW to make a mount that that replaces the ghostring rear sight. I would stay away from the saddle style mounts. Get it drilled and tapped.

May 18, 2001, 11:35 AM	#3
jthuang Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2000 Posts: 823	Adding mass will change the inertia of the gun, which may affect reliability as the Benelli is an inertia-operated weapon. However, it seems that most of the reliability problems with heavily accessorized inertia-operated semi-autos involve a combination of a TacStar sidesaddle and a Surefire weaponlight. Both items have considerable mass, especially the sidesaddle when fully loaded. An Aimpoint Comp doesn't have much mass, even with the appropriate mount -- I have a Comp M-XD with the Aimpoint Rail Grabber on my Bushmaster and the entire unit is still very light. Bottom line, I don't think the Aimpoint will affect the reliability of your gun. If it does, contact Wolff Gunsprings (http://www.gunsprings.com) for a special spring to solve the problem. Justin

May 21, 2001, 02:54 PM	#4
NAD Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 1998 Posts: 169	Why do you want to mount an Aimpoint (or any other optics) on your shotgun?