Dentler Base rail BASIS - Steyr Mannlicher Pro Hunter M

• Firearm-specific BASIS interface: This base rail is shaped for the Steyr Mannlicher M-pattern action family, which helps the mount sit correctly on the rifle and supports a clean, repeatable fit without workshop modification.
• Steel construction: The rail is made from steel for the rigidity needed in a hunting riflescope mounting system, helping the optic stay stable under recoil and during repeated removal and reinstallation.
• Low 4.00 mm build height: The compact profile keeps the optic close to the bore, which supports a natural cheek weld and a more balanced rifle setup while still preserving the modular Dentler mounting concept.
• Compatible with Dentler BASIS mounting rails: It forms the rifle-side half of the Dentler system, allowing one optic assembly to be moved between suitable rifles or swapped for another sighting setup with the same interface.
• Matte black finish: The non-reflective surface suits hunting use by reducing glare and giving the rail a discreet appearance that matches modern rifle and optic finishes.

About the BASIS Series

Dentler BASIS is the company’s core modular mounting platform for hunters who want a secure rifle-specific base and the flexibility to change optics without abandoning repeatability. The system is built around two parts: a firearm-specific base rail that stays on the rifle and an interchangeable optic mounting rail that remains attached to the sight. That layout places BASIS in the practical middle ground between a fixed one-rifle setup and a more adjustable cross-platform system.

Within the Dentler lineup, BASIS is intended for shooters who want a straightforward, robust mounting solution for hunting firearms, especially when using different optics for driven hunts, stalking, or high-seat shooting. A key characteristic of the series is its emphasis on repeatable optic changes and a precise mechanical fit between the upper and lower rail. Dentler also keeps the platform broad in application, with mounting rails offered for common optic footprints and base rails matched to many rifle models. The result is a modular system designed around practical field use: solid steel contact surfaces, a compact profile on the rifle, and a consistent interface that simplifies changing from one optic setup to another.

About the Dentler Base rail BASIS - Steyr Mannlicher Pro Hunter M

The Dentler Base rail BASIS - Steyr Mannlicher Pro Hunter M is the rifle-side foundation for building a modular optic setup on compatible Steyr Mannlicher M-pattern rifles. It is designed for Steyr SM 12 M, CL II M, Mannlicher Classic M, and Pro Hunter M models made after 2003, giving these hunting rifles access to the Dentler BASIS interface. In practice, that means the rail stays on the firearm while the optic can remain on a matching Dentler upper rail, making it easier to change between sighting systems without rebuilding the setup each time.

The rail’s steel construction is important because a base must do more than simply hold screws; it has to provide a stable platform that resists movement under recoil and preserves alignment over time. Its 4.00 mm BH height keeps the assembly low, which helps maintain a comfortable head position behind the riflescope and supports a more natural shooting posture in the field. The matte black finish also suits hunting use by keeping reflections subdued.

What makes this model especially useful is not complexity, but fit. Because it is made for a specific Steyr receiver pattern and works with the Dentler Mounts Interface, it serves as a precise connection point between rifle and optic system. For hunters who use more than one sighting solution, that modular approach can save time, reduce re-zeroing work, and keep the rifle ready for different hunting situations.

About Dentler

Dentler Jagdwaffen was founded in 2011 by Daniel Dentler. Based in Leutkirch im Allgäu, Germany, the company focuses on modular riflescope mounting systems for hunting firearms rather than general shooting accessories. Its best-known platforms are BASIS and BASIS VARIO, both built around the idea of separating the rifle-side base from the optic-side mounting rail.

This specialization has made Dentler particularly relevant to hunters who want one mounting standard across several rifles or optics. In the company’s system logic, the BASIS platform uses a firearm-specific base rail with an interchangeable optic rail, while BASIS VARIO adds continuous height and windage adjustment. Dentler also supports a wide range of optic interfaces and rifle makes, which reflects a design approach centered on compatibility, repeatability, and practical field use.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Dentler
• Product type: Base rail
• Series: BASIS
• Compatibility below: Steyr SM 12 M, Steyr CL II M, Steyr Mannlicher Classic M, Steyr Pro Hunter M (After 2003)
• Compatibility above: Dentler Mounts Interface
• Material: Steel
• Color: Black - Matte
• BH height: 4.00 mm
• Dimension A: 21.84 mm
• Dimension B: 83 mm
• Dimension C: 21.84 mm
• Made in: Germany

Warranty

Dentler provides a 30-year warranty for this base rail. That long coverage period suits a steel mounting component intended to remain part of a rifle’s long-term hunting setup.