Anaconda rear sight elevation adjust?

Dave P · March 6, 2023, 04:19 PM

Hello world! Does anybody know the rear sight elevation increments?

Meaning, I need to drop the elevation about 4 MOA. How many clicks would thaat equate to?

TNX
Dave

Bob Wright · March 7, 2023, 02:59 PM

If I'm not mistaken, all iron sights are in one minute of angle adjustments. So that would equate to four clicks. However, my adjusting has been the old artillery way, double the calculated adjustments and further by "brackting." So, take eight clicks and adjust from there as required.

Bob Wright

Dave P · March 8, 2023, 10:17 AM

Well Bob, I decided to do the math, and measure r sight height with a caliper.

Bad news, was the rear sight was already bottomed out!

Maybe I will investigate the front sight. Thanks !

44caliberkid · March 8, 2023, 03:11 PM

Many feel the new Python/ Anaconda rear sights are crap. Wilson Combat is making new front and rear sights for them.

https://attackcopter.com/2022/11/18/...5%20USA%20Made

**44 AMP** · March 8, 2023, 10:41 PM

Just out of curiosity, what load are you shooting??

Dave P · March 9, 2023, 05:25 PM

Load Info: 20 gr of w296, topped with a 240 gr (I think) Keith semi-wad cuttter (lead). Looks like this is slightly less thaan recommended by Hogdon !

It is a peppy load!

I have no complaints on the factory sights. I use the revolver just for target/plinking. I searched for a taller front sight, but cant seem to find a suitable one, with no fiber optic in it.

Dfariswheel · March 9, 2023, 06:53 PM

Here's some new front sights for the New Colt's...........

https://shop.harrisoncustom.com/hd-0...k-snake-sights

https://shopwilsoncombat.com/Colt-Py...products/1544/

Dave P · March 11, 2023, 12:00 PM

Thanks, Faris !

**Aguila Blanca** · March 11, 2023, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave P

Load Info: 20 gr of w296, topped with a 240 gr (I think) Keith semi-wad cuttter (lead). Looks like this is slightly less thaan recommended by Hogdon !

Where did you find a Hodgdon recommendation for that bullet? When I look at their on-line load data, the only load that comes up with a 240-grain bullet with Winchester 296 is for a Nosler jacketed hollow-point. And you haven't mention your C.O.L.

Based on that load (which, of course, doesn't apply because you are using a different bullet at an unknown seating depth), your 20 grains isn't "slightly less" than what Hodgdon suggests, it's quite a bit less. The suggested starting load from the on-line site is 23.0 grains, and the maximum is 24.0 grains. If those data could be applied directly to a different bullet, you would be 13% under the suggested starting load.

**44 AMP** · March 12, 2023, 02:00 PM

If possible, chronograph your load.

My old books show 20ish gr of 296 or H110 with a jacketed 240gr slug put you in the 1100fps range. And I don't think today's powder is quite the same as what was in the books 20-30 years ago...

The slower the bullet is, the higher on the target it will print. Sights scaled for full house loads may not have the adjustment for a light load, and that is what I think you are seeing here. Even if the load seems "peppy" to you.

Get your load clocked, and see what it really is doing. Once you know that, you can make informed decisions how to proceed.

March 6, 2023, 04:19 PM	#1
Dave P Senior Member Join Date: August 16, 1999 Location: North Florida Posts: 1,346	Anaconda rear sight elevation adjust? Hello world! Does anybody know the rear sight elevation increments? Meaning, I need to drop the elevation about 4 MOA. How many clicks would thaat equate to? TNX Dave __________________ I think this country is screwed.

March 7, 2023, 02:59 PM	#2
Bob Wright Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 2,989	If I'm not mistaken, all iron sights are in one minute of angle adjustments. So that would equate to four clicks. However, my adjusting has been the old artillery way, double the calculated adjustments and further by "brackting." So, take eight clicks and adjust from there as required. Bob Wright __________________ Time spent at the reloading bench is an investment in contentment.

March 8, 2023, 10:17 AM	#3
Dave P Senior Member Join Date: August 16, 1999 Location: North Florida Posts: 1,346	Well Bob, I decided to do the math, and measure r sight height with a caliper. Bad news, was the rear sight was already bottomed out! Maybe I will investigate the front sight. Thanks ! __________________ I think this country is screwed.

March 8, 2023, 10:41 PM	#5
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,839	Just out of curiosity, what load are you shooting?? __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

March 9, 2023, 05:25 PM	#6
Dave P Senior Member Join Date: August 16, 1999 Location: North Florida Posts: 1,346	Load Info: 20 gr of w296, topped with a 240 gr (I think) Keith semi-wad cuttter (lead). Looks like this is slightly less thaan recommended by Hogdon ! It is a peppy load! I have no complaints on the factory sights. I use the revolver just for target/plinking. I searched for a taller front sight, but cant seem to find a suitable one, with no fiber optic in it. __________________ I think this country is screwed.

March 8, 2023, 03:11 PM	#4
44caliberkid Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,104	Many feel the new Python/ Anaconda rear sights are crap. Wilson Combat is making new front and rear sights for them. https://attackcopter.com/2022/11/18/...5%20USA%20Made

March 9, 2023, 06:53 PM	#7
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	Here's some new front sights for the New Colt's........... https://shop.harrisoncustom.com/hd-0...k-snake-sights https://shopwilsoncombat.com/Colt-Py...products/1544/

March 11, 2023, 12:00 PM	#8
Dave P Senior Member Join Date: August 16, 1999 Location: North Florida Posts: 1,346	Thanks, Faris ! __________________ I think this country is screwed.

March 12, 2023, 02:00 PM	#10
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,839	If possible, chronograph your load. My old books show 20ish gr of 296 or H110 with a jacketed 240gr slug put you in the 1100fps range. And I don't think today's powder is quite the same as what was in the books 20-30 years ago... The slower the bullet is, the higher on the target it will print. Sights scaled for full house loads may not have the adjustment for a light load, and that is what I think you are seeing here. Even if the load seems "peppy" to you. Get your load clocked, and see what it really is doing. Once you know that, you can make informed decisions how to proceed. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.