sight suggestions for 870 express for HD?

Do-Man · February 10, 2000, 11:07 AM

anybody have any suggestions for a rear sight for my Rem 870 express? it has an 18" barrel, choate extension, and the factory front beat only. i currently am just thinking of having a mid-bead installed, but would a ghost ring be better? i really can't see why it would.

Dave McC · February 10, 2000, 02:31 PM

First off, I did some very good work with duty shotguns with just a bead,Do-Man. However, when it comes to farther ranges or slugs, a good peep sight is close to optimum, including the Ghost ring job.

BTW, the first Ghost Ring setup I was was one an obsolete Remington pump Rifle around 1956 or 8.It was a standard Lyman peep with the aperture removed. The owner bragged on the speed and accuracy.

One thing, if you add a peep, you'll need a ramp and post or bead to keep it compatible.

BTW, I have a dedicated HD 870 with all the stuff, a dedicated deer 870 with all the stuff,and a bird/clays 870. The latter has just a bead but I can do good work with shot and 00 if needed.I'd consider myself well armed with any of them.

SEAN WILLIAMS · February 10, 2000, 04:37 PM

If you go with Ghost ring's spend the time to find a shot & slug combo that shoots to point of aim.

Do-Man · February 11, 2000, 11:19 AM

guess i'll go with the peep sight then, since i like the versatility of shot and slug. never shot slugs before though.

February 10, 2000, 11:07 AM	#1
Do-Man Member Join Date: January 28, 2000 Posts: 41	anybody have any suggestions for a rear sight for my Rem 870 express? it has an 18" barrel, choate extension, and the factory front beat only. i currently am just thinking of having a mid-bead installed, but would a ghost ring be better? i really can't see why it would.

February 10, 2000, 02:31 PM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	First off, I did some very good work with duty shotguns with just a bead,Do-Man. However, when it comes to farther ranges or slugs, a good peep sight is close to optimum, including the Ghost ring job. BTW, the first Ghost Ring setup I was was one an obsolete Remington pump Rifle around 1956 or 8.It was a standard Lyman peep with the aperture removed. The owner bragged on the speed and accuracy. One thing, if you add a peep, you'll need a ramp and post or bead to keep it compatible. BTW, I have a dedicated HD 870 with all the stuff, a dedicated deer 870 with all the stuff,and a bird/clays 870. The latter has just a bead but I can do good work with shot and 00 if needed.I'd consider myself well armed with any of them.

February 10, 2000, 04:37 PM	#3
SEAN WILLIAMS Member Join Date: October 5, 1999 Posts: 59	If you go with Ghost ring's spend the time to find a shot & slug combo that shoots to point of aim.

February 11, 2000, 11:19 AM	#4
Do-Man Member Join Date: January 28, 2000 Posts: 41	guess i'll go with the peep sight then, since i like the versatility of shot and slug. never shot slugs before though.