How to Install a Red Dot Scope on a Shotgun

Red dot scopes emit a red LED light, which can only be seen by the shooter. While looking through a red dot scope, a red light appears to be projected onto the target. To the shooter, the red dot looks exactly like a laser; however, the scope does not project a laser beam to others. Given the point-and-shoot nature of shotgun shooting, red dot scopes are particularly well-suited for use with shotguns. Red dot scopes can be easily mounted on any shotgun equipped with a weaver style mount (also known as a rail mount).

Things You'll Need

• Shotgun equipped with weaver style scope base.
• Red dot scope

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Check the shotgun to ensure that it is unloaded.

   • 2

     Verify that the red dot scope is facing in the right direction. The scope̵7;s horizontal axis adjustment dial and the scope̵7;s mounting screws should be on the right-hand side of the shotgun.

   • 3

     Loosen the mounting screws, at the bottom of the red dot scope, and widen the mounting shell at the base of the scope.

   • 4

     Align the screws with the slots in the weaver base mount, and position the mounting shell along the sides of the weaver rail mount.

   • 5

     Tighten the mounting screws.