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Mossberg 590 sight options/opinions?
82trooper
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I recently purchased the above referenced shotgun. From the factory box, it has no rear sight and a simple bead front. I am looking for a practical replacement for the factory set up.
I have looked at the Mossberg ghost ring sight kit, as well as the aftermarket "reflex" reticle sights with the rail mount. Does anyone have any suggestions which would be a better choice? Any pros or cons for either set up? Is there an option I am missing?
Also, the ghost ring set-up appears to indicate it requires gunsmithing to properly mount it...is that correct? and if so, for which part/s? Any ideas what that install should cost?
Thanks for any input.
Mike
I have looked at the Mossberg ghost ring sight kit, as well as the aftermarket "reflex" reticle sights with the rail mount. Does anyone have any suggestions which would be a better choice? Any pros or cons for either set up? Is there an option I am missing?
Also, the ghost ring set-up appears to indicate it requires gunsmithing to properly mount it...is that correct? and if so, for which part/s? Any ideas what that install should cost?
Thanks for any input.
Mike
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Other then the above, you have many other options. These shotguns are very popular with the various "preppers", and have a lot of aftermarket accessories available. I wouldn't go overboard though. A smooth bored open sight shotgun has only about 25 yards effective range with buckshot, and 100 with slugs. If you figure you need more range then that get a AR.
But the big question is "How are you planning on using it?" The answer to that will play in how the shotgun should be outfitted.
If yours is drilled and tapped, look at the XS Sight systems for it [;)]