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Warne Scope base doesn't fit
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K-Man
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I just bought a Warne scope base for my .445 but it doesn't fit anywhere. I think it's supposed to sit atop the shroud but the top of the shroud is a little bit too wide for it. Also the base has three screwholes but there sure are no matching fittings in the shroud. Am I really supposed to machine the base to fit then drill and thread my own holes in the shroud???

Good ideas anyone? Better scope mounts out there somewhere?

// Karl

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I have a 7445 with a scope mounted on it.  The base has the Dan Wesson logo engraved on it, and yes there are 3 holes drilled into the shroud (ouch).  It is a Norwich gun and may have been done by the factory.  It's pictured in my collectors thread.

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There is a clamp on scope base from B Square that appears to still be a current item

http://secure.armorholdings.com/b-square/dw.html

The base has tabs that fit into the vent slots and tightens into place, no drill/tap

Here's a photo of my son's Model 44 with the B Square mount

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It's a little clunky looking and pushes the scope up a little high from the bore axis, but solid as a rock

I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.

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K-man,  the Weigand base uses all three holes in the shroud only.  The base does not attach to the frame at all, that is the beauty in that mount.

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Steve CT said:

There is a clamp on scope base from B Square that appears to still be a current item

It's a little clunky looking and pushes the scope up a little high from the bore axis, but solid as a rock


Hi Steve. Like you say it's nice not having to drill the shroud but I would prefer a lower base. That's a big one! Laugh

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I have one of the B-Suare clamp on's too.  It came with a gun and i have used it but as suggested it is sort of clunky and gaudy.  It will howwever let you scope a gun you do not wish to drill.  The Weigand sits tight and is nice in that respect.

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I have a couple Weigands and I got an extra shroud that way I have one drilled and one virgin.

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Tigger, just out of curiosity, if you switch shrouds on and off, does the scope stay zeroed?

I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.

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Guys, can you recommend a scope base for a 7445 for me? I'm bartering for a 7445 with an excellent piece of glass (Weaver) but the mounts do not fit the pistol at all. The scope touches the frame.

Thank  you. 

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Is the scope mounted on the gun now, or are they two separate purchases?

The B-square will stand up pretty high, as you can see from the photo. Another option might be extended height rings, you can get them in a variety of heights. Midway or Cabela's should have something available

I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman "Were is the Self Help Section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.

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werdunn said:

Guys, can you recommend a scope base for a 7445 for me? I'm bartering for a 7445 with an excellent piece of glass (Weaver) but the mounts do not fit the pistol at all. The scope touches the frame.

Thank  you. 


I'd give it a real good look over if the scope is touching the frame--shoddy scope mounting usually is a reflection of the owner.  You may have stripped screw threads under that mount (although a B-square will fix that).  What kind of base is it now?

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