11 mm and 3/8” Dovetails
11 mm and 3/8” dovetails are the two most common types of dovetails that you can find on rifles. The 11 mm dovetail represents a… Read More »11 mm and 3/8” Dovetails
SUM Mounting Solution on Sauer 303
Let's begin with the introduction of the J. P. Sauer and Sohn company, the oldest still-operating firearm manufacturer in Germany. Their headquarters are in Isny… Read More »SUM Mounting Solution on Sauer 303
Picatinny rail - Aluminium or Steel
What is a Picatinny Rail? Let´s refresh our memory of what a Picatinny rail is. It is a mounting rail, first manufactured in 1992 for… Read More »Picatinny rail - Aluminium or Steel
Screw Tightening Torque Values in Riflescope Mounting
Proper mounting of optics is one of the key factors that affect its precision and reliability. Each component, from the base, Picatinny/Weaver rails to the… Read More »Screw Tightening Torque Values in Riflescope Mounting
Risers | Glossary
Hello. Welcome to another episode of Optics Trade Debates. Today, we’re here to talk about risers, a subcategory of mounts available on our webpage. … Read More »Risers | Glossary
Scope / Sight Type | Glossary
In this category, it is listed whether the mount is attached to the optical device with rings or via rail. In the red dot sight… Read More »Scope / Sight Type | Glossary
Mount Rail | Glossary
Telescopic sights with a mounting rail under their main tube are almost always made by European producers and meant for hunting. Rail mounting brings about… Read More »Mount Rail | Glossary