fly Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 I have a 20 guage remington 870 wingmaster that has been passed down from my grandpa, to my dad, to me. It has the old long non-ventilated smooth bore modified barrel with a single beed at the end. It had a slightly bent barrel that I thought caused it to shoot deer slugs about 12 inches high. I sent it to the gun smith and had it straightened. It looks straight now, but still shoots slugs about a foot high. I wouldn't worry about it, except the darn thing shoots more consistent than my 12 guage 870 rifled barrel deer gun! I never would have thought I'd get such tight groups but it does. I even have an old modified ventilated rib barrel I put on it. The shots are not high, but not as consistent. I also thought about buying a new deer barrel but can't get one because none of the new ones will fit my older gun. So now what? I guess a scope and a scope mount would be the way to go? Anyone know anythign about B-square or had good luck with some other scope mount? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 I have used the b-square mount on my 1100 before and they work well.I'm not a fan of scopes on my shotgun.I could never find a running deer with a scope.Maybe a red dot would have been better for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 So now what? I guess a scope and a scope mount would be the way to go? Anyone know anythign about B-square or had good luck with some other scope mount? I have used the b-square mount on my 1100 before and they work well.I'm not a fan of scopes on my shotgun.I could never find a running deer with a scope.Maybe a red dot would have been better for me. This is what you do.... I also have an 1100 and I did mount a red dot scope. Remington never made a slug barrell for the 16 ga. 1100 so I have been shooting smooth bore for years. I fiddled for a long time to find the right combination for this gun. Then in 1995 I bought the b-square and the red dot and I have never looked back. Since 1995 I have killed close to 75 deer with this set-up. I use the original Brenneke Magnum Slugs (not the cheap Brenneke KO's) and I have had outstanding results. Remember Brenneke slugs are specifically made for smooth bore shotguns. Like Jesse said, the red dot is sweet for fast aquisition shooting and for shooting running deer. One thing about the B-squares is that you can over-tighten them. After you mount it, if your action feels tight, just back off the screws a smidge. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted July 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Thanks guys, Cabela's has the truglo red dot 30mm and 40mm objective. The 40mm is 10 dollars more. Which do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 (edited) This is what you do.... I also have an 1100 and I did mount a red dot scope. Remington never made a slug barrell for the 16 ga. 1100 so I have been shooting smooth bore for years. I fiddled for a long time to find the right combination for this gun. Then in 1995 I bought the b-square and the red dot and I have never looked back. Since 1995 I have killed close to 75 deer with this set-up. I use the original Brenneke Magnum Slugs (not the cheap Brenneke KO's) and I have had outstanding results. Remember Brenneke slugs are specifically made for smooth bore shotguns. Like Jesse said, the red dot is sweet for fast aquisition shooting and for shooting running deer. One thing about the B-squares is that you can over-tighten them. After you mount it, if your action feels tight, just back off the screws a smidge. Good Luck! I also shoot a 16 gauge, but mine is a Remington 870 wingmaster fixed inproved cyl. and a plain bead barrel.http://www.realtree.com/forums/album.php?albumid=104&pictureid=681 I use remington slugs from rural king for $3.43+ tax. They shoot good out of mine, but will try the brenneke shells. I would go with the 40mm scope,better veiw for them quick shots. jmo good luck on your set-up and post pictures of your set up is and the pattern,. Edited July 4, 2009 by jesse8953 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 I also shoot a 16 gauge, but mine is a Remington 870 wingmaster fixed inproved cyl. and a plain bead barrel.http://www.realtree.com/forums/album.php?albumid=104&pictureid=681 I use remington slugs from rural king for $3.43+ tax. They shoot good out of mine, but will try the brenneke shells. I would go with the 40mm scope,better veiw for them quick shots. jmo good luck on your set-up and post pictures of your set up is and the pattern,. btw not the biggest buck but my back was bad and that is what I settled for ,I worked 6 days after that and then I was flat on my back waiting for back surgery.I had done in January, so far so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted July 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 I also shoot a 16 gauge, but mine is a Remington 870 wingmaster fixed inproved cyl. and a plain bead barrel.http://www.realtree.com/forums/album.php?albumid=104&pictureid=681 I use remington slugs from rural king for $3.43+ tax. They shoot good out of mine, but will try the brenneke shells. I would go with the 40mm scope,better veiw for them quick shots. jmo good luck on your set-up and post pictures of your set up is and the pattern,. Will post pictures and pattern, but it might take me a little while to save the money with vacation coming up this week. Looks like it's going to cost me about 125.00. Hope your back is "back" on track jesse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Will post pictures and pattern, but it might take me a little while to save the money with vacation coming up this week. Looks like it's going to cost me about 125.00. Good luck with your new set-up. I will be upgrading my red dot sight soon. Here is what I will be upgrading to. http://www.aimpoint.com/products Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stcif Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I have a Remington 870 Wingmaster. I have done a lot of reading/research on the best type of scope mount for a shotgun. I believe the best way to go is to have the receiver drilled and tapped and then install a weaver style base. This is a solid set up. Not the cheapest though as you have to have some gunsmithing done. A shotgun also does not have as much "meat" on top of the receiver as a rifle too. As for those slugs shooting high. How many different brands have you shot out of it. is it the same brand shooting high? There is a book written by Dave Henderson called "Shotgunning for Deer". I own it and have read it more than once. It is a very imformative book. I can post a pick of my setup if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted July 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 I have a Remington 870 Wingmaster. I have done a lot of reading/research on the best type of scope mount for a shotgun. I believe the best way to go is to have the receiver drilled and tapped and then install a weaver style base. This is a solid set up. Not the cheapest though as you have to have some gunsmithing done. A shotgun also does not have as much "meat" on top of the receiver as a rifle too. As for those slugs shooting high. How many different brands have you shot out of it. is it the same brand shooting high? There is a book written by Dave Henderson called "Shotgunning for Deer". I own it and have read it more than once. It is a very imformative book. I can post a pick of my setup if you like. I've tried Federal and Winchester. Both shoot high. Perhaps I'll try a few remington's and see what happens. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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