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No they are not drilled and tapped the easiest way to ad optics is with a Saddle mount budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/36148/Aimtech+Scope+Mount+For+Remington+870+20+Gauge

This is why the 12 ga saddle mounts do not fit "In 1972 Remington introduced the 20 gauge "Lightweight" Model 870 in both standard and magnum versions, with scaled-down receivers and mahogany stocks and forends, weighing only 5lbs/12oz. Prices ranged from $139.95 for a plain barrel version to $184.95 for the 3" magnum model with ventilated rib barrel.
After that all 20 gauges were built on the scaled down receivers with few exceptions, one being a "special field" offering in 1985" Here is the correct LT 20 saddle mount budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/36148/Aimtech+Scope+Mount+For+Remington+870+20+Gauge

James G and Steve P that will not fit its for a 12 ga or one of the old (before the express) 20 ga 870s made on the 12 ga frame (1974 and earlier) the mount is to wide and will not fit snug as it should the new 20 Ga guns at on a smaller frame

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James G that will not fit its for a 12 ga or one of the old (before the express) 20 ga 870s made on the 12 ga frame (1974 and earlier) the mount is to wide and will not fit snug as it should the new 20 Ga guns at on a smaller frame

Hi Louis, The Remington 870 Express Compact is not Drilled and Tapped for optics but you can install a saddle mount with common tools for optics here ( Notes: Mounting Hardware Included ) : budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/711004292/No+Gunsmith+Shotgun+Mounts+Remington+870%2F1100%2F1187+12+Gauge+and

The Remington 870 Express Compact is not "Drilled and Tapped". You can easily add the user install able saddle mount with common tools for optics here ( Notes: Mounting Hardware Included ) : budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/711004292/No+Gunsmith+Shotgun+Mounts+Remington+870%2F1100%2F1187+12+Gauge+and