sight suggestions for 870 express for HD?

[Do-Man]

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]

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]

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

 

[Do-Man]

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