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Posted By: FWP Red Dot Mount Suggestions - 06/08/21
I want to mount a Burris FF 3 on my 20 gage Benelli Cordoba and I'm looking for suggestions and recommendations.

Has anyone used the Burris SpeedBead and what do you think about it?

My FF came with Picatinny / Weaver mount. One option would be adapting a Weaver base to the top of the receiver but I'm thinking that would that place the FF too high.

The last option would be milling the top of the receiver. I'd prefer not to do that but I would consider it if that turns out to be the best option.

I do use the gun for clays and waterfowl so removing the sight would be necessary.

Suggestions?

Options?
Posted By: pullit Re: Red Dot Mount Suggestions - 06/08/21
Does your Benelli have a flat on top of the receiver?
Might be able to just drill and tap and use a 336 mount. That is about as low of a mount that I know of.

I understand you using your gun for other things, but years ago I went ahead and set up a "turkey only" shotgun or 2 and have never regretted it. (just a thought)

To answer your first question, I have not used a SpeedBead mount.
Sumtoy and Truglo offer low/inset rib mounts that get lower than a receiver mount
Posted By: Jstocks Re: Red Dot Mount Suggestions - 06/09/21
Meadowcreek mounts.
Posted By: taz4570 Re: Red Dot Mount Suggestions - 06/09/21
I've got Speed beads on two of my 870s. Love them.
Posted By: FWP Re: Red Dot Mount Suggestions - 06/09/21
Thanks guys! I'll start looking at the mounts.
Posted By: FWP Re: Red Dot Mount Suggestions - 06/09/21
Originally Posted by taz4570
I've got Speed beads on two of my 870s. Love them.


The Speed Bead would be the simplest option. I was concerned that the Speed Bead would put the red dot too close to my eye. You don't find that to be a problem?
Posted By: pullit Re: Red Dot Mount Suggestions - 06/09/21
I don't think that is an issue with a red dot like it can be with a scope.
Posted By: LFC Re: Red Dot Mount Suggestions - 06/09/21
Speed bead is the best option....no reason to consider any other mount.

Simple to.install and the red sight easily comes off and the speed bead mount does not effect your sigh plane when wing shooting.
Posted By: FWP Re: Red Dot Mount Suggestions - 06/09/21
Thanks guys! I'll give it a try.

I saw a post on another site that a particular SpeedBead for another Benelli would also fit the 20 gage Cordoba with no modifications.
Posted By: LFC Re: Red Dot Mount Suggestions - 06/09/21
If the gun takes the same stock shims it will work.

https://www.shopbenelli.com/montm2-dshim.html
Posted By: FWP Re: Red Dot Mount Suggestions - 06/09/21
I just did that. I ended up sending them an email through their website. They say a response will take a couple of days. We'll see!
Posted By: LFC Re: Red Dot Mount Suggestions - 06/09/21
The link I posted above gave you the answer.
Posted By: FWP Re: Red Dot Mount Suggestions - 06/09/21
Originally Posted by LFC
If the gun takes the same stock shims it will work.

https://www.shopbenelli.com/montm2-dshim.html



Good idea! I just checked that out and can't find the mount for the 20 gage M2. I did find the mount for the 12 gage M2. Hopefully the footprint is the same or close and can be modified to fit.
Posted By: LFC Re: Red Dot Mount Suggestions - 06/09/21
A 12' gauge mount is not close enough to be modified.

The part number you need is 410687 Benelli M2 20-Gauge
Posted By: FWP Re: Red Dot Mount Suggestions - 06/10/21
Originally Posted by LFC
A 12' gauge mount is not close enough to be modified.

The part number you need is 410687 Benelli M2 20-Gauge


Burris just responded and said they did not make one for the Cordoba 20.

I'll try to find a 410687 on line.

BTW Thanks for your help.
Posted By: fats Re: Red Dot Mount Suggestions - 06/13/21
The Meadow Creek rib mount will be a better option. They are ROCK solid.
Posted By: fats Re: Red Dot Mount Suggestions - 06/13/21
If you're on facebook check out Gobbler Nation, and those Apex Ammunition forum page and check out all the guns with red dots mounted with Meadow Creek mounts.
Posted By: FWP Re: Red Dot Mount Suggestions - 06/13/21
Will do fats! Thanks
Posted By: FWP Re: Red Dot Mount Suggestions - 06/13/21
Thanks again fats!! I ordered it.
Posted By: afisher Re: Red Dot Mount Suggestions - 06/14/21
Meadow creek makes for a nice setup. I have one on a browning silver 20ga and where it’s positioned it’s a breeze to just tap the optic on quick with your thumb if you run into a fast setup situation. Hard to do that with an optic on the receiver. Just bought an AL48 in a 28ga that will wear one too. Luckily enough it looks like they have the ones for o/u guns with less rib height and that’s the route I’ll have to go with it.
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