Recknagel Picatinny Rail Aluminum – Lightweight System Base for Hunting Rifles and Modern Optics Mounting
When converting your rifle to Picatinny, the base should be lightweight, precisely fitting, and securely screwed in.
The Recknagel Picatinny Rail Aluminum is a lightweight, system-specific mounting rail for numerous hunting and sporting firearms.
It is the right choice if you want to equip an existing firearm with a modern Picatinny interface – for rifle scope mounts, red dot sights, or other optical setups, without adding unnecessary weight.
Why the Recknagel Aluminum Picatinny Rail?
✔ lightweight aluminum rail for many weapon models
✔ Picatinny profile as a flexible base for modern mounts
✔ ideal for hunting rifles, stalking, and all-round setups
✔ system-specific variants instead of universal drilling patterns
✔ good choice when weight and maneuverability are important
Why an Aluminum Picatinny Rail?
Aluminum is particularly useful if your setup needs to remain lightweight and maneuverable. Every gram counts on stalking rifles, district rifles, or all-round hunting rifles – especially if a large scope, suppressor, or other accessories are already mounted.
- You equip your weapon with a modern Picatinny interface.
- You keep the total weight low.
- You can use suitable Picatinny mounts cleanly.
- You select the variant precisely according to the weapon model.
Aluminum vs. Steel
❌ Steel offers maximum reserve but adds more weight
✔ Aluminum saves weight and is perfectly sufficient for many hunting setups
For heavy magnum/long-range setups, steel can be useful. For maneuverable hunting rifles, aluminum is often the better practical solution.
Variants – Select Weapon System Exactly
This product group thrives on variant selection. Do not choose based on "looks similar", but rather on the exact weapon model, action length, and if applicable, serial number/year of manufacture range.
- FN Browning Bar – SKU 57050-0003
- Krico 700/900/902 – SKU 57050-0006
- H&K SLB2000 – SKU 57050-0008
- Mauser K98 – SKU 57050-0010
- Remington 700 short – SKU 57050-0012
- Remington 7600/7400/750 – SKU 57050-0013
- Sako 75/85 XS-SM-S – SKU 57050-0014
- Winchester SXR Vulcan – SKU 57050-001J
- FN Browning X-Bolt short – SKU 57050-001P
- Marlin 1895/336/338/444 – SKU 57050-001S
- Marlin 1894 – SKU 57050-001V
- Ruger 10/22 – SKU 57050-001Z
- Winchester 70 Short – SKU 57050-0024
- Anschütz 1780/1781 – SKU 57050-002B
- Haenel Jäger10 – SKU 57050-002C
- Merkel SR1 Basic – SKU 57050-002D
- Rößler Titan 16 – SKU 57050-002G
- Remington 870 TAC – SKU 57050-002H
- Haenel SLB2000+ – SKU 57050-002I
- FN Browning Maral – SKU 57050-002J
- Sauer 101 – SKU 57050-002K
- Mauser M12 alt – SKU 57050-002L
- Remington 783 short – SKU 57050-002S
- FN Browning A-Bolt III short – SKU 57050-002T
- Winchester XPR short – SKU 57050-002V
- Mauser M18 – SKU 57050-002X
- Sauer 101 from A020555 – SKU 57050-002Y
- Mauser M12 from MC030000 – SKU 57050-003B
- Bergara BA13 TD – SKU 57050-003I
- AK47/AK74 – SKU 57050-003J
- Bergara B14 short – SKU 57050-003K
- Steyr Mannlicher M – SKU 57050-0051
- Howa 1500 short – SKU 57050-0059
- CZ550/557 Medium – SKU 57050-0062
- CZ550 Magnum – SKU 57050-0064
- Sabatti Rover short – SKU 57050-0075
- Benelli ARGO – SKU 57050-0076
- Sauer 202 Standard – SKU 57050-0080
- Tikka T3 – SKU 57050-0081
- Antonio Zoli 1900 – SKU 57050-0089
- Rößler Titan3/6 – SKU 57050-0092
- Savage short – SKU 57050-0093
- Merkel SR1 – SKU 57050-0098
- Remington 700 long – SKU 57050-0112
- Sako 75/85 M-L – SKU 57050-0114
- FN Browning X-Bolt long – SKU 57050-011P
- Winchester 70 long – SKU 57050-0124
- Remington 783 long – SKU 57050-012S
- FN Browning A-Bolt III long – SKU 57050-012T
- Winchester XPR long – SKU 57050-012V
- Bergara B14 long – SKU 57050-013K
- Howa 1500 long – SKU 57050-0159
Practical Tip: Screws, Contact Surface, and Zero Point
Before mounting, degrease the rail and receiver. Tighten screws evenly and do not overtighten. After mounting, re-zero the rifle or check the point of impact – the rail is the foundation of your entire optical system.
Most Important Features
- Recknagel Picatinny rail made of aluminum
- lightweight base for hunting and sporting firearms
- many system-specific variants for common weapon models
- Picatinny profile for modern mounts and optical sights
- ideal for rifle scope mounting, red dot, or interchangeable optical systems
- useful for stalking, stand hunting, district rifle, and lightweight setups
Suitable For
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Hunters: if a lightweight Picatinny base for a rifle scope or red dot sight is needed.
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Stalking hunters: if the weapon needs to remain maneuverable.
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Sport shooters: if a modern Picatinny setup is being built.
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Gunsmiths: if system-specific rail variants for many weapon models are required.
Important Mounting Note
Mounts are precision components. Before purchase, the weapon system, rail/prism dimension, tube diameter, mounting height, and optics interface must match exactly.
Thoroughly degrease mounting surfaces, tighten screws according to manufacturer/gunsmith specifications, and check the point of impact after mounting. This text does not replace a professional mounting inspection.
FAQ
Why aluminum instead of steel?
Aluminum saves weight and is ideal for many hunting applications. Steel is more resilient but heavier.
Can I use any Picatinny mount on it?
Basically, the Picatinny profile is designed for corresponding mounts. However, the rail, mount, and optics must still fit together cleanly.
Why are there so many variants?
Because weapon models have different system lengths, drilling patterns, and geometries. The rail must precisely match the model.
The Recknagel Picatinny Rail Aluminum is a lightweight Picatinny base for hunting, sport shooting, and modern optics mounting on numerous weapon models.
