Anyone ever put a scope mount base on an 1100 ?

[luberhill]

I think my gunsmith has retired 

I want to put a scope on my 1100 20 gauge

I was thinking of a saddle mount but also thinking of drilling and tapping for a scope base

 

[DDT]

For slugs, neither. Look for a Hastings barrel with a cantilever base if you want accuracy. Mine is extremely accurate with Lightfield slugs.

Turkey, I would think a B Square saddle would be good for 50 yds.

[suburbanfarmer]

37 minutes ago, DDT said:

For slugs, neither. Look for a Hastings barrel with a cantilever base if you want accuracy. Mine is extremely accurate with Lightfield slugs.

Turkey, I would think a B Square saddle would be good for 50 yds.

No option for 20ga LT

https://www.hastingsdistribution.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=34

[Grouse]

The most accurate slug shotguns are rifled barreled single shots or bolt actions, because the barrels are fixed to the receiver, they don't move relative to a scope mounted on them. 

There are some issues with putting a scope on a semi auto Rem 1100 receiver.  The barrel is not fixed to the receiver, so it moves with each shot.  Not a lot, but still.  The saddle mounts also move a little.  When combined with the barrel movement, the saddle mount becomes the least accurate choice for mounting a scope on an 1100. However, it is the easiest option. 

If you are shooting a smooth bore barrel, the accuracy may be good or bad, depending on how it likes a certain load.  Federal Tru-ball slugs seem to be the best choice in smooth bore shotgun barrels.  The least expensive and easiest option would be the saddle mount and some range testing to see how much accuracy you can get with various loads.  The saddle will prevent being able to use the gun without the scope now, unless the scope is removed.  Putting it back on requires testing the accuracy again.

Drilling and tapping the receiver on an 1100 doesn't solve the barrel movement issue, and since the receiver is not very thick, the screws holding the mounts tend to loosen easily, even when using Lock-Tite.  The screws can also strip the threads very easily since it's not hard steel.  It has to be done by a competent individual and will cost some money.  It also prevents being able to use the gun without the scope now, unless the scope is removed.  Putting it back on also requires testing the accuracy again.

A cantilever scope mounted system is the best choice, albeit the most costly one, requiring the purchase of an extra barrel.  However it is the most accurate choice, because the scope is fixed to the barrel on the cantilever and stays aligned with the barrel.  The barrel also has rifling. Changing the barrel back to the original one is quick and easy, so the gun can still be used as it was.  Putting the scoped cantilever rifled barrel back on the 1100 should not affect the accuracy or dial in either, because the scope has not moved in relation to the bore.

Any scope mounted on an 1100 will allow for more precise shot placement, but if you want real accuracy, especially at 100 yards or more, you need a rifled cantilever barrel to mount a scope on it.

[The_Real_TCIII]

I have a saddle
Mount on my 11-87, it's been good so far doesn't seem to move


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[Grouse]

How does it group for you?

[luberhill]

4 hours ago, Grouse said:

The most accurate slug shotguns are rifled barreled single shots or bolt actions, because the barrels are fixed to the receiver, they don't move relative to a scope mounted on them. 

There are some issues with putting a scope on a semi auto Rem 1100 receiver.  The barrel is not fixed to the receiver, so it moves with each shot.  Not a lot, but still.  The saddle mounts also move a little.  When combined with the barrel movement, the saddle mount becomes the least accurate choice for mounting a scope on an 1100. However, it is the easiest option. 

If you are shooting a smooth bore barrel, the accuracy may be good or bad, depending on how it likes a certain load.  Federal Tru-ball slugs seem to be the best choice in smooth bore shotgun barrels.  The least expensive and easiest option would be the saddle mount and some range testing to see how much accuracy you can get with various loads.  The saddle will prevent being able to use the gun without the scope now, unless the scope is removed.  Putting it back on requires testing the accuracy again.

Drilling and tapping the receiver on an 1100 doesn't solve the barrel movement issue, and since the receiver is not very thick, the screws holding the mounts tend to loosen easily, even when using Lock-Tite.  The screws can also strip the threads very easily since it's not hard steel.  It has to be done by a competent individual and will cost some money.  It also prevents being able to use the gun without the scope now, unless the scope is removed.  Putting it back on also requires testing the accuracy again.

A cantilever scope mounted system is the best choice, albeit the most costly one, requiring the purchase of an extra barrel.  However it is the most accurate choice, because the scope is fixed to the barrel on the cantilever and stays aligned with the barrel.  The barrel also has rifling. Changing the barrel back to the original one is quick and easy, so the gun can still be used as it was.  Putting the scoped cantilever rifled barrel back on the 1100 should not affect the accuracy or dial in either, because the scope has not moved in relation to the bore.

Any scope mounted on an 1100 will allow for more precise shot placement, but if you want real accuracy, especially at 100 yards or more, you need a rifled cantilever barrel to mount a scope on it.

I was going to “ pin” the barrel to the receiver also

[luberhill]

1 hour ago, Grouse said:

How does it group for you

Edited February 21, 2021 by luberhill

[rob-c]

I’ve had a saddle mount on my 870 for over 15 yrs with a red dot on top. Never has it moved , always on year after year. Ive shot deer out to 75-80 yards . I wouldn’t hesitate on one as long as it’s aluminum. 

Edited February 21, 2021 by rob-c

[DDT]

9 hours ago, suburbanfarmer said:

No option for 20ga LT

https://www.hastingsdistribution.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=34

They have made them in the past with a sabot choke. My LT-20 is a tack driver with 2 3/4 Lightfield slugs out of it. Watch gunbroker or check some LGS. Obviously now is a tough time to buy anything gun related.

[The_Real_TCIII]

How does it group for you?

It groups well, I hate the look of it though lol


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[Buckmaster7600]

I was going to “ pin” the barrel to the receiver also

I have an 870 20ga with a pinned barrel and a drilled and tapped receiver. It will outshoot my savage 220 all day long.


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[luberhill]

Just now, Buckmaster7600 said:

I have an 870 20ga with a pinned barrel and a drilled and tapped receiver. It will outshoot my savage 220 all day long.


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Did u pin the barrel ?

Looks like they do it with a 10-32 button head cap screw thru the tang

[First-light]

My 1187 that is about 37 years old. Cantilever scope dead on. Bore sighted the day I bought it never have I ever re-sighted it in. The mounts are great! Good luck!