
Remington 870 Scope Mount – Saddle & Picatinny Rail Mounts for Red Dots & Scopes
Remington 870 Scope Mounts – Saddle, Rail & Optic-Ready Options
Mount Red Dots, Scopes & Reflex Sights on Your Remington 870 with Confidence
Whether you're building a tactical shotgun for home defense or enhancing your Remington 870 for turkey hunting or competition, the right scope mount makes all the difference. At Mounts Plus, we offer a wide selection of Remington 870 scope mounts, including no-gunsmith saddle mounts, Picatinny rails, and optic-ready shell carriers — all designed to give your shotgun a secure platform for red dots, reflex sights, or magnified optics.
🔧 Why Mount a Scope on Your Remington 870?
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🟩 Improve Accuracy – Add a red dot or low-power scope for faster target acquisition
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🟩 Versatile Optics Compatibility – Supports reflex sights, scopes, or holographics
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🟩 No Gunsmithing Required – Saddle mounts attach using trigger group pins
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🟩 Tactical-Ready Configurations – Combo rail + shell holder options for duty or defense
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🟩 Compatible With All 12-Gauge 870 Models – Express, Tactical, Police, and Wingmaster
🧱 Top Remington 870 Scope Mount Styles
✅ Saddle Scope Mounts (No Gunsmithing)
- Install using existing trigger group pins
- No drilling or tapping required
- Perfect for home defense or hunting builds
- Example: Weaver No-Gunsmith 870 Saddle Mount
✅ Picatinny & Weaver Rails
- Attach directly to drilled & tapped receivers
- Ideal for low-profile red dot sights and LPVOs
- Compatible with most 870 Tactical models
- Example: EGW Picatinny Rail for Remington 870
✅ Shell Carrier Mount Combos
- Integrated shell carrier + scope rail
- Combines ammo storage with optic mounting
- Great for 3-Gun, law enforcement, or tactical builds
- Example: Mesa Tactical SureShell Carrier + Rail
✅ Full-Length Rail Systems
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M-LOK / KeyMod options for mounting lights, lasers & optics
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Covers both receiver & forend
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Ideal for advanced tactical setups
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Example: Aim Sports KeyMod Rail System for Remington 870
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🔍 Choosing the Best 870 Scope Mount for Your Build
Use Case | Recommended Mount Type |
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Home Defense | Saddle Mount + Red Dot Rail |
Tactical Shotgun | Side Saddle + Picatinny Optic Mount |
Hunting / Field Use | Weaver or EGW Rail for Low-Power Scope |
Law Enforcement | Mesa Tactical SureShell Carrier Mount |
Competition / 3-Gun | Full-Length KeyMod/M-LOK Rail System |
🔩 Compatible With These 12-GA 870 Models
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✅ Remington 870 Tactical
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✅ Remington 870 Express
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✅ Remington 870 Police
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✅ Remington 870 Wingmaster
Note: Some mounts may require a drilled & tapped receiver — check your model before ordering.
🔫 Popular Optics Compatible with 870 Mounts
- Trijicon RMR / SRO
- Holosun 407C / 507C
- Vortex Venom / Viper
- Burris Fastfire
- Leupold DeltaPoint Pro
- Sig Romeo5
Most rails accept standard Picatinny or Weaver bases, making them compatible with dozens of popular red dots and scopes.
⭐ Customer Reviews
“Weaver’s no-gunsmith mount fit my 870 perfectly and held zero after 50 slugs. Solid build and great price.” – TacticalMark
“Mounted a Holosun 507C using the EGW rail. Quick install, perfect co-witness height. Highly recommend!” – HomeGuard870
❓ FAQs – Remington 870 Scope Mounts
Q: Can I install a scope mount on my Remington 870 without drilling?
Yes. Saddle mounts install using your shotgun’s existing trigger group pins — no drilling or gunsmithing required.
Q: Which optics are compatible with 870 scope mounts?
Most mounts support Picatinny or Weaver bases, making them compatible with red dots, reflex sights, and LPVOs from brands like Holosun, Vortex, Trijicon, and Burris.
Q: Will this fit a Remington 870 Tactical model?
Yes. Most mounts are compatible with 870 Tactical, Express, Police, and Wingmaster models. Some newer receivers come pre-drilled for direct rail mounting.
Q: What’s the best mount for a red dot on the 870?
For red dots, we recommend a low-profile Picatinny rail or a no-gunsmith saddle mount paired with a mini reflex sight.
🛒 Shop Remington 870 Scope Mounts Now
Build your tactical, hunting, or home defense shotgun the right way. Choose from saddle mounts, shell-carrier combos, and full-length rails — all in stock and ready to ship.