[Docinpa]

I made the mistake and ordered a Weigland Anaconda base. They don’t fit. I ask him if he was going to produce them, He wasn’t sure. I call Colt and the rep told me they won’t be available until next year . When they are available, they will be sold via Brownells and Midway. As far as handgun scope selection, I hunt deer with a 44 mag and started with a 2X Leupold. I quickly realized it was not enough power for me. I now own three Leupold 2 1/2 X 8 handgun scopes . One for my S&W model 29 Heritage, one for my S&W model 648 and one for my new Anaconda when I find a base for it.

 

[Docinpa]

Thanks Docinpa. After some creative searching I found a base/rail that fits my 2021 Colt Anaconda. It attaches over the existing rib. Fits my 8" barrel like a glove and apparently fits 6" barrels too. As a bonus, you can still see the sights under the rail so it is see-through! Mine was painted matte silver (annodized). Here are some photos:

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Here's a link showing what I bought. Pretty reasonable for what you get, in my opinion.

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Revolver Scope Base Rail for Colt Anaconda Python Taurus 689 with 6-8" non-ported vent rib barrel

A revolver scope base rail in stainless chrome silver finish for the above listed Colt and Taurus revolvers. The rail has 19 ring slots which make it easier to set up eye relief and find more desired placement of scopes or red dot sights on top of the revolver. No drilling is needed. The scope rail is clamped onto the vent rib on the non-ported barrel of 6" to 8" using the hex screws and two steel tabs. The steel tab goes through the openings underneath the vent rib and clamp down by tightening the hex screws. Top rail is compatible with weaver style rings and also will mount red dot sights with weaver style mount. Machined from extruded aluminum alloy. Mounting screws are included with the unit.

Rail type: weaver

Number of ring slots: 19

Overall length: 7 1/2”

Finish: Anodized matte stainless silver

Weight: 2.8oz

Thankyou for the information. Are you able to post some pictures of your scoped Anaconda? Is the mount sturdy? Do you know if it marks the rib very much? How does it shot? Thanks, Rod

 

[Docinpa]

Sounds like it is a good setup. According to the tracking number mine should be here on Monday. Thanks, Rod

 

[Docinpa]

Sounds like it is a good setup. According to the tracking number mine should be here on Monday. Thanks, Rod

Shoot again, I received my Anaconda rail base. I must have received a bad rail base. I had a lot of trouble with one of the base plates. With a lot of effort, I got it to fit. I will be happy when the receiver base is produced. For now I will use the rail mount. For now I couldn’t recommend the base. I would save the 60.00 dollars and not give it to the Chinese. Will give more feedback when I get the Anaconda to the range. For now , the base ready and mounted with blue Locite... Could wait much longer as Pa deer season starts this Saturday.

 

[Docinpa]

Orginal, The Weigland base has a large hump where the front sight elevation hole is . It would take a lot of grinding to remove it. I am not sure about the holes lining up.I suggest you call Jack and talk to him personally. Good luck with your project.

 

[Docinpa]

Front sight elevation? How long is this rail? How would it contact the front sight?

Orginal, The rail is about as long as the top strap. Your can get a good picture of it from Weigland’s website.The big problem is the mount cannot be used with the 2021 elevation screw hole on the 2021 Anaconda.

 

[Docinpa]

I don’t think you can. You would have to remove the hump on the bottom of the base.

 

[Docinpa]

Let me know if it works.

 

[Docinpa]

Will keep you posted. Let me know if the base works out for you. Thanks

 

[Docinpa]

OK, my CVH8 Weaver 2.5-8 X 28mm Scope finally arrived and I mounted it on my 8" Anaconda. The photos are attached.

Scope mounting to the rings and base/rail seems very solid. The proof will come, of course, when I take it to the range for a test and for sighting in. The nice thing is, I can continue to use the iron sights as well as the Scope since there's a clear line of sight under the base/rail.

My question is, there is just a small gap between each end of the scope and the base/rail (I've circled it in red in two of the photos). It's enough of a gap that I can place a dollar bill in the space and move it freely without getting caught up on anything. Is this enough gap to safely use the scope as I've mounted it, or should I order taller scope rings to give more separation? Thanks for any advice or input you can provide.

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I have the same exact base as you. My bases are a little higher so I don’t have a problem. If you can turn your adjustment ring and your can move a dollar bill under the front of the scope, you are good to go. The lower, the better. I can tell you that I am not happy with my base( I hope better bases are coming) but I sighted in my Anaconda at 75 yards with Hornady 225 gr lever relations and I got about a 2” group without any movement of the scope base. I think it will hold up. Happy about how the Anaconda shoots.

 

[Docinpa]

Hi Docinpa - Glad you are happy about how the Anaconda shoots! I suspect I will be also. The 2" group at 75 yards sounds great - I hope I can get something close to that. All the best to you with Pennsylvania deer season! I have hopes of taking a deer and a feral hog with my Colt. We'll see what happens.

I probably could have done better if my Anaconda had a decent trigger. It’s definitely going away for a trigger job. Good luck on your hunt. Rod

 

[Docinpa]

Looks good !