Author Topic: 460 scope bases and rings (Read 1255 times)

Mr. Curious · « **on:** January 02, 2006, 01:37:29 PM »

I just picked up a S&W 460 8 3/8ths barrel and was wondering what bases you guys are using. Is the the warne base and ring combo from S&W with the detachable rings worth the $150 and do the rings hold up to the recoil. I am looking for options. Thanks

poncaguy · « **Reply #1 on:** January 02, 2006, 01:48:47 PM »

I just use the 4 hole Weaver base and Leupold rings, no problems yet..........

WNY_Whitetailer · « **Reply #2 on:** January 02, 2006, 03:37:42 PM »

I'm a huge fan of Jack Weigand scope bases and rings...I have two of his scope mounts and their workmanship is excellent and the mounts are rock solid. When I purchase a 460 I will have a Weigand mount on it with three or four Weigand scope rings...I have nothing to do with Weigand I am just a big fan if his scope mounts and rings...

Here's an example of the S&W Weigand scope rail:

Mr. Curious · « **Reply #3 on:** January 02, 2006, 04:30:46 PM »

Thanks I just ordered the Weigand mount and rings. I do appreciate the info.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 03, 2006, 12:41:10 AM »

WNY_Whitetailer is right, the Weigand mount and rings are very good. I had the weaver mounts on my 8-3/8 460 Mag before I traded it up for the PC model which came with scope mounts. I am using Leupold rings.

doncisler · « **Reply #5 on:** January 03, 2006, 07:23:42 AM »

wise choice with the wiegand base. get their rings too they are SUPERIOR to any others.
when i first got my 460 the wever bases wern't available in steel so i put on an aluminum BIG MISTAKE - DON'T DO IT. the recoil lug in back pened and all the screws sheared off. scope hit forehead then ground.
weigand mount was removed to return revolver to s&w to have custom shop do a trigger job on it. when re-installed it was dead on at 200 yards, litterally not an inch off.
best mount on any gun i own

WNY_Whitetailer · « **Reply #6 on:** January 03, 2006, 08:36:28 AM »

Quote from: Mr. Curious

Thanks I just ordered the Weigand mount and rings. I do appreciate the info.

No problem...Let us know how they work out when you get that scope all mounted up.

357magnum · « **Reply #7 on:** January 06, 2006, 09:56:03 AM »

I use Weigands, too. This is on my PC627.

slave · « **Reply #8 on:** January 06, 2006, 12:38:19 PM »

One of the site sponsers SSK set up my 460 with the TSOB. Have had no issues at all.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 06, 2006, 02:14:27 PM »

Quote from: slave

One of the site sponsers SSK set up my 460 with the TSOB. Have had no issues at all.

I think you are talking about a 460 in an Encore barrel, he is looking at the S&W 460 Mag.