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Strasser RS 14 Evolution

The History of Strasser

Strasser has been producing essential parts for hunting and sporting guns for renowned brands for decades. The company's parts, which are made at its Austrian facility, have also been used reliably and safely in rockets launched by the European Space Agency. However, Strasser's team is not just knowledgeable about gun production, they are also passionate hunters who understand the needs of those in the field.

In 2005, the company introduced its pioneering straight-pull bolt action rifle, the RS 05, which became a significant development in hunting weapons. This model, which features a patented hydraulic barrel clamping system, has been well-received by hunters globally. In 2014, the RS 05 was improved and rereleased as the RS 14, which features a systematic and further developed LS barrel exchange system. The RS barrel exchange system, a new feature of the RS 14, allows for a highly accurate, repeatable, and reliable change of caliber, similar to the RS 05. It is a simple and innovative technology that will appeal to enthusiasts. For hunters who do not require a change of caliber, the RS SOLO offers all the benefits of a straight-pull bolt action rifle at a competitive price. The barrel of the RS SOLO comes in the caliber of your choice and performs consistently with high reliability.

The TAC 1 was specifically designed for sport shooting. It is a precision weapon with all the necessary properties that a marksman needs to succeed. Its safe, accurate design and ergonomic operating functions make a Strasser straight-pull bolt action rifle a reliable companion for hunting at home or abroad.

Strasser RS 14 Evolution Rifle Review

The Strasser RS 14 Evolution is a straight-pull bolt-action hunting rifle designed for accuracy and reliability. Its push-feed action features a robust bolt made of high-grade steel, which operates smoothly and precisely. The receiver, also made of high-grade steel, has been machined to precise tolerances to provide a solid platform for the bolt and barrel.

The Strasser RS 14 Evolution is available with a detachable magazine with 3+1 rounds capacity for a standard caliber. It can be easily removed and replaced, making it convenient to reload the rifle in the field. The Strasser RS 14 Evolution stock is made of a durable, weather-resistant wooden, synthetic, or carbon material that is comfortable to hold and handle. The Strasser RS 14 Evolution has a manual safety located on the back of the receiver. It can be easily engaged or disengaged with the thumb and effectively blocks the firing pin to prevent accidental discharges. It is also accompanied by a simple red cocking indicator on the upper part of the bolt. Finding a mount for your scope should not be an issue since this rifle has a built-in Picatinny rail, which gives the user plenty of mounting solutions. The trigger is covered with "diamond-like carbon" coating, which has a high degree of resilience and low friction.

The barrel length of the Strasser RS 14 Evolution has a wide range from 510 mm (20 inches) to 660 mm (26 inches). The overall length of the rifle depends on the barrel length, with the shortest version measuring approximately 1015 mm (40 inches) and the longest version measuring approximately 1170 mm (46 inches).

Strasser RS 14 Evolution, chambered for .308 Win.

Figure 1: Strasser RS 14 Evolution, chambered for .308 Win. (Source: https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/03/12/strasser-rs-14-evolution-rifles/)

Strasser RS 14 Evolution Calibers

Strasser RS 14 Evolution is chambered for the following calibers, divided into three categories:

Mini calibers:

  • .222 Rem.

  • .223 Rem.

  • .300 AAC Blackout

Standard calibers:

  • .22-250 Rem.

  • .243 Win.

  • 6 XC

  • 6.5 Creedmoor

  • 6.5x55 SE

  • 6.5x65 RWS

  • 6.5-284 Norma

  • 7 mm-08 Rem.

  • 7x64

  • .270 Win.

  • .308 Win.

  • .30-06

  • 8x57 IS

  • 8.5x63

  • 9.3x57

  • 9.3x62

Magnum calibers:

  • 6.5 PRC

  • 7 mm Rem. Mag.

  • .300 Win. Mag.

  • .338 Win. Mag.

  • .375 Ruger

  • .416 Ruger

  • 10.3x68 Mag.

  • .458 Win. Mag.

Strasser RS 14 Evolution Variants

Strasser RS 14 Evolution is available in the following variants:

  • Standard

  • Tahr Gen. 2

  • Thumb-hole stock

  • Tahr Thumb-hole stock Gen. 2

  • Tracker

  • Ava-Tahr

  • Unic Carbon

  • Luxus III

  • Solo Evolution

Strasser RS 14 Evolution receiver, chambered for .308 Win.

Figure 2: Strasser RS 14 Evolution receiver, chambered for .308 Win. (Source: https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/03/12/strasser-rs-14-evolution-rifles/)

Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Strasser RS 14 Evolution

Rifles that have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Strasser RS 14 Evolution

For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, the mounting surfaces of these rifles must match in all dimensions.

  • All rifles with a Picatinny rail

Rifles that have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Strasser RS 14 Evolution

For two-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces must match in all dimensions except the B distance. B distance can vary because two-piece mounts can be installed and adjusted closer or further apart. For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, the mounting surfaces of these rifles must match in all dimensions.

  • All rifles with a Picatinny rail

Best Scope Mounts for Strasser RS 14 Evolution

Fixed Scope Mounts for Strasser RS 14 Evolution

We recommend the ERA-TAC Ultralight Scope Mount made in Germany with a flawless low weight design. It is made of aluminum and comes with a ten-year warranty. 

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Strasser RS 14 Evolution

If you plan on using various scopes on your rifle, then this scope mount from the German manufacturer, Henneberger, is the way to go. The scope mount is made of steel and comes with a thirty-year warranty.

Help us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

Please send us an email for more information. You can contact us here: [email protected]

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Introduction

In recent years we can observe that a trend of Picatinny rail has become widespread and global. It is driven by the NATO standardized rails, more commonly known as the Picatinny rail standard. Picatinny rail being the New Jersey Arsenal that developed it in 1995.

These mounting options are revolutionary. The biggest and best advantage being that the Picatinny rail can be used its entire length and not bordered to a few pre-designed slots like for example the Weaver rail standard was before.

The other main advantage is the ease of use and interchangeability. If a product is meant for a Picatinny rail design it will fit all Picatinny-rails, no matter the manufacturer or date of production.

Picatinny/Weaver Rail

Picatinny Rail and Weaver rail profile

Design

The Picatinny rail is almost exclusively crafted from a single piece of metal (in some cases aluminum). In this manner, the axis of the Picatinny rail is perfectly straight and aligned with the axis of the firearm. Therefore the rifle scope which is mounted onto this kind of configuration is certainly aligned with the rifle / gun and the trajectory of the ammunition.

Weaver rail design on the other hand is usually manufactured in two separate pieces, greatly increasing the possibilities for the axis to be crooked, overlapping, and out of line.

It is always harder to align two separate pieces to a third line than it is to align one piece to another. In this way, the lapping of two mounting rings on a single-piece Picatinny rail is no longer required.

The single-piece rail will assure that both rings are perfectly aligned to each other and that no unwished stress is transferred to the riflescope.  

Picatinny compare to Weaver Rail

The Picatinny rail itself is an evolutionary step forward from the older Weaver rail. The main difference between Picatinny rail and Weaver rail is the spacing of the slots. Picatinny rail design has them evenly placed exactly 5.23 mm from one slot to the other, 3 mm deep. For this reason, the mounting options are repeatable and the same as other firearms using the Picatinny rail standard.

Interchangeability was a major driving force in the development of the new standard as different NATO armies need to be compatible with each other.

Weaver rail has 3.8mm wide slots and these slots can be placed anywhere on the Weaver rail and in any number that the producer wished.

Advantages of Picatinny design

A big advantage for using the Picatinny rail design is the ever-present recoil stop. Furthermore, the manufacturing of the rail is not very technically demanding and can be done without the use of state-of-the-art machines which greatly reduces the cost of the finished product, making it very affordable.

The Picatinny rail is easy to mount and usually, this type of configuration does not transfer negative stresses and forces from the fired weapon to the rifle scope.

In addition, the Picatinny rail with its very long useable surface works well for mounting longer rifle scopes or to achieve optimum eye relief.

The durability and toughness are other big pluses for this solution.

Manufacturers of Popular Models

A majority of the Picatinny rings are fixed, but a number of best rated European manufacturers (EAW, MAK,..) have, in recent years, put a lot of effort into the development of detachable ring with100% repeatability, with which it becomes easy to remove the scope from the weapon without the use of tools.

No re-zeroing is needed with such mount options, but these models tend to be expensive. 

Weaver and Picatinny Rings

Picatinny rail and weaver rail share one more thing. It is possible to use the Weaver ring and the Picatinny ring on the Picatinny-rails, but it is usually impossible to use the Picatinny ring on the Weaver base. The reason being the above-mentioned positioning and spacing of the slots.

  • Picatinny mounts have a 5mm recoil stop that goes into the rail slot and since
  • Weaver rail only has 3.8mm wide slots such rings do not fit on Weaver rails.

Due to this reason, the Picatinny-rails are popular and prevailing on the market in recent years and eventually, these options will completely oust the Weaver rail from the market.