Contessa Picatinny Rail for Weatherby Vanguard SA

About Picatinny Rail

The Picatinny rail system features slots spaced at precise 5.23 mm intervals, enabling consistent and versatile use along its entire length. This system is designed for ease of mounting and is universally compatible; accessories designed for a Picatinny rail will fit seamlessly, irrespective of the manufacturer or the date of production. Known for its affordability, durability, and reliability, the Picatinny rail is a popular choice among professionals and military personnel, making it a dominant player in the scope mounts market in recent years.
The Picatinny design marks a significant advancement over the older Weaver standard. Unlike the Weaver system, which offers only a few predetermined slots, the Picatinny rail boasts continuous slots across its surface. This feature provides the flexibility to mount devices at any preferred location. Additionally, the slots on a Weaver rail are narrower, at 3.8 mm, allowing mounts designed for Weaver rails to fit on a Picatinny rail. However, mounts specifically made for Picatinny rails do not fit on Weaver rails due to the size difference of recoil stoppers. This compatibility and versatility make the Picatinny rail a superior mounting solution in various applications.

About the Contessa

Contessa, an Italian manufacturer renowned for its high-quality scope mounts, combines decades of experience with advanced 3D technology and precision handcrafting. Recognized internationally, its mounts are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing, featuring soft, rounded edges. Contessa Picatinny rails are machined to strict tolerances, and  feature one of the best fit and finish. Each rail bears the distinctive golden Contessa logo, symbolizing quality and craftsmanship.

About the Weatherby

Founded by Roy Weatherby in 1945 in California, Weatherby Inc. started with a vision for high-speed, lightweight bullets for superior hunting performance. The company quickly established itself with innovative designs, notably the Mark V bolt-action rifle known for its strength and reliability. By the 1960s, Weatherby expanded into shotguns and other firearms, maintaining a reputation for quality and reliability under continuous family leadership.

About the Vanguard SA

The Weatherby Vanguard SA rifle, designed in the 1960s, is known for its cost-effective design suitable for chambering Weatherby Magnum cartridges. It is produced by Howa in Japan and features a 2-lug push-feed action, a fully shrouded bolt, and three gas ports for safety in case of ammunition failure. This model offers different barrel lengths ranging from 51 cm to 61 cm. It is available in two action lengths: short action, and long action. The Vanguard SA has a fluted bolt body and synthetic materials for a smoother operation at a lower cost. Each rifle is drilled with four holes for mounting purposes—two at the front and two at the rear of the receiver​​.

Variants

Vanguard SA comes in 16 variations: Badlands, Camilla, Camilla Wilderness, First Lite, High Country, HUSH Edition, Laminate Sporter, MeatEater Edition, MultiCam, Sporter, Synthetic, Synthetic Compact Blue, Synthetic Compact, Synthetic Green, Weatherguard, Weatherguard Bronze.

Calibres

Vanguard SA is chambered for:

• .22-250 Rem.
• .223 Rem.
• .243 Win.
• 6.5 Creedmoor
• 7mm-08 Rem.
• .308 Win.

Design of the Rail

The Contessa Picatinny Rail for Weatherby Vanguard SA is constructed from steel, known for its superior hardness and durability compared to aluminum, ensures a higher degree of repeatability with less wear over time. The picatinny rail features 14 slots and 4 mounting holes, all secured with 6-48 threading. A distinct central canal on the rail allows for the concurrent use of the rifle's iron sights, offering a reliable backup sighting solution without the need to remove the picatinny rail when there is nothing mounted on it. This picatinny rail is attached to the rifle with four screws.

Mounting Dimensions

• A=21.9mm
• B=98.7mm
• C=15.3mm
• BHU=3.2mm
• R1=60mm
• R2=17.0mm

This rail can also be mounted on:

Usually, a Picatinny rail can be mounted on multiple different rifles if they share the same mounting surface, which we commonly refer to as the mounting standard. The Contessa Picatinny Rail for Weatherby Vanguard SA can be mounted on the following rifles, which share the same mounting standard:

• BRNO Scandinavian
• CZ 550 Scandinavia
• Howa 1500 SA
• Smith & Wesson 1500 SA

Mounting Instructions

Remove all the stains (grease, oil etc.) from the rifle's receiver with a cleaning fluid (acetone). Once the surface is clean and dry, check whether the screws match the rail and the holes on the receiver. Before mounting the rail permanently, apply a minimal amount of thread-locking fluid 278 or 648 on screws. Be careful not to get the fluid in or near the mounting holes. Carefully clean the remaining excess fluid around the rail with a cleaning fluid. Using a torque driver, screw the screws appropriately (up to 3 Nm/26.5 in-lbs).
If you require any mounting tools, you can find them on our Rifle Scope Mounting Tools page.

What's in the box?

Each package comes complete with one steel rail, a sturdy wrench for easy installation, and four screws to securely attach the rail to your firearm.

Warranty

This product comes with a 30-year warranty.