[sstalder5]

So I've been looking for a rear sight for my shotgun, when I had the thought "why not a red dot"?

The other week I shot my buddy's H&R single shot with a rear ring sight along with the front bead and I could sight in so much faster with a rear sight. Has anyone done anything like this? I've seen plenty on the internet but by no means does that make it useful and/or not stupid.

 

[TKCastle]

Are you contemplating full iron sights over a Red dot or a red dot with front sight co-witness? Don't follow what your asking.

 

[sstalder5]

Either full iron sights or a red dot with a front sight.

 

[baca262]

i don't really shoot guns but the red dot makes little sense to me on a shotgun. maybe if you're shooting slugs

 

[sstalder5]

I had my doubts too, but I shot an AR-15 the other day with a red dot/front sight setup and I was amazed how quick I could sight in. There could be some potential here.

 

[baca262]

well, if it will make you happy AND won't make your wallet cry - get it.

 

[ultraNoob]

In regards to rifles, I've found the following true in my case. (overly simplified btw)

With iron sights:
- my close quarter (within 20 yards) target acquisition is faster compared to TA with an optic
- my accuracy within 300 yards is adequate
- my accuracy beyond 300 yards is sub par

With optics:
- my close quarter target acquistion is slower compared to iron sights
- my accuracy within 300 yards is more than adequate
- my accuracy beyond 300 yards is adequate


So for me, in regards to rifles, it's a trade off dependent on my intended use.

With a tactical shotty, I'd go with iron sights
With a home defense shotty, I'd go iron sights
With a sporting shotty, I'd go iron sights
With a slugger, I'd go with optics.

 

[spam16v]

I have Ghost Rings on my M590A1, I HATE bead sights.... (if you can even call it that)

 

[sstalder5]

Yeah I've been looking around and ghost rings look like exactly what I need. I need to figure out how to mount them though because my gun doesn't have the rib on top and almost everything I've looked at mounts to a vent rib.

 

[sanjuro]

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[sstalder5]

Lol I actually know how to shoot guns... She barely had the stock on her shoulder, let alone pulled into it. My friend got himself with a scope on a 30-06 a few weeks ago. 6 stitches..

 

[gonefirefightin]

none of you are making any sense at all and have some very misguided info. although it may be of good intentions.

what specific shotgun are you wanting to buy sights for and what it the main use of said shotgun.

 

[sstalder5]

It's a Remington 11-48. Almost identical to the 11-87 externally, but its a long recoil action instead of gas operated. I mainly shoot skeet with it but it'll probably get some action hunting soon. Also, home defense if necessary.

 

[dante]

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You'll shoot your eye out!!

 

[RUFUS]

It's a shotgun. Point in general direction and pull the trigger.

 

[chillindrdude]

unless you are using rifled slugs and shooting deer. all you need is a good front sight bead (i like fiber-optics). if you want to get alittle fancy, you can get a ghost ring set up.

otherwise, i think red dot sites is overkill unless 1)you're using this consistently in low-light conditions 2)you're using this in tactical situations and dispatch bad guys for a living.

keep it simple, stupid...