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Weaver No Gunsmith Saddle Mount For Mossberg 500 12Ga Matte, 48341
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SKU: 48341-076683483416
Overview
Designed for Mossberg 500 12-gauge shotguns, this low-profile saddle mount provides a no-gunsmithing way to add optics without altering the firearm. Its multi-slot base supports a range of optic setups, including scopes, red dots, and lasers, while the form-fitting design helps maintain a natural shooting position and eye relief. Built from tough polymer composite and supplied with mounting hardware, it offers a straightforward setup for hunters who want flexibility without a permanent modification. The matte finish and compact profile keep the focus on practical use in the field.
Why Hunters Choose the Weaver
No-gunsmithing Design
Simplifies installation on compatible Mossberg
Multi-slot Base
Supports scopes, red dots, and
Low-profile, Form-fitting
Design helps maintain a natural
Includes Mounting
Hardware for a complete setup
Constructed From
Tough polymer composite material
Key Features
- Weaver-style no-gunsmith saddle mount for Mossberg 500 12Ga shotguns.
- Multi-slot base supports scopes, red dots, and lasers.
- Low-profile, form-fitting design helps maintain a natural shooting position.
- Constructed from tough, lightweight polymer composite.
- Includes mounting hardware for installation.
- Rated to operate in temperatures from -40F to 150F.
Best Used For
- Hunters wanting a no-gunsmithing optic mount for a Mossberg 500 12-gauge shotgun
- Users planning to mount scopes, red dots, or lasers on a shotgun platform
- Shooters who prefer a low-profile setup that supports a natural shooting position
- Field users needing a lightweight mount with included hardware for straightforward installation
- Hunters operating in cold or hot conditions within the listed temperature range
Specifications
| Base Type | multi slot base |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Mossberg 500 12Ga |
| Design | low profile, form fitting |
| Included Accessories | mounting hardware |
| Material | tough polymer composite |
| Mount Style | Weaver-style |
| Optics Compatibility | scopes, red dots, lasers |
| Temperature Range | -40F to 150F |
Pros
- No-gunsmithing design simplifies installation on compatible Mossberg 500 12-gauge shotguns.
- Multi-slot base supports scopes, red dots, and lasers.
- Low-profile, form-fitting design helps maintain a natural shooting position.
- Includes mounting hardware for a complete setup.
- Constructed from tough polymer composite material.
- Rated to operate in temperatures from -40F to 150F.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed specifically as a no-gunsmithing saddle mount for the Mossberg 500 12Ga, so it is not a universal fit for other shotguns.
- The multi-slot base supports a range of optics, but the final setup still depends on matching the optic and achieving proper eye relief.
- Its low-profile, form-fitting design is intended to keep the shotgun handling natural, which may limit how much mounting flexibility you have compared with taller or more adjustable systems.
- Constructed from polymer composite rather than metal, which keeps it lightweight but may be a consideration for hunters who prefer an all-metal mount feel.
Suggested Comparisons
- Shotgun scope mounts
- Shotgun red dot mounts
- Shotgun laser mounts
- No-gunsmithing mounting systems
Suggested Accessories
- Optics mount hardware
- Red dot sight
- Scope
- Laser sight
Frequently Asked Questions
What shotgun is this mount made for?
The product title identifies it as a saddle mount for the Mossberg 500 12Ga.
Does this mount require gunsmithing?
No. The product is described as a "No Gunsmithing" mount.
What optics can be mounted on it?
The multi-slot base is described as allowing a variety of optics, including scopes, red dots, and lasers.
Is mounting hardware included?
Yes. The product description says it includes mounting hardware.
What material is the mount made from, and are there any temperature limits listed?
It is described as being made of a tough polymer composite material, and the long description says it will operate in temperatures from -40F to 150F.