Talley Steel Base for Mauser K98 (12.7 mm Ring)

• Steel construction: The all-steel build gives this base the rigidity needed for a secure scope mounting platform on Mauser K98-pattern actions, helping the optic stay stable under recoil and hard field use.
• Double recoil shoulder design: Talley’s base geometry is built to resist movement under recoil, which helps maintain alignment and reduces the chance of the mount shifting after repeated shooting.
• Machined for model-specific fit: This base is made for Mauser 98-pattern actions and related rifles, so installation starts with a footprint intended for the receiver rather than a generic compromise.
• 12.7 mm rear ring spacing pattern: The mounting pattern suits rifles and Talley dovetail setups that use this spacing, making it a practical choice when matching a traditional steel base to the correct action layout.
• 0 MOA configuration: The flat base keeps the optic level with the receiver for conventional hunting and general shooting setups where extra built-in elevation is not required.

About the Talley Bases Series

Talley Bases represent the company’s traditional approach to scope mounting for shooters who want a separate base-and-ring system rather than an integrated one-piece mount. In Talley’s lineup, this series sits as a classic option for sporting and field rifles, especially where a steel mounting interface is preferred for its familiar form and solid feel. These bases are available for numerous firearm models, which makes the series relevant to both common and less common actions.

A defining trait of the series is that the bases are machined from solid bar stock and built around a double recoil shoulder design. In practical terms, that means a stable platform that helps the scope remain properly seated when the rifle is carried hard, fired repeatedly, or used with heavier recoiling chamberings. Talley also emphasizes that each base design is checked for fit to the firearm it is intended for. The series is designed to work with Talley Fixed Rings or Talley Quick-Detachable Rings, giving the user a traditional mounting system with flexibility in how the optic is attached and removed.

About the Talley Steel Base for Mauser K98 (12.7 mm Ring)

The Talley Steel Base for Mauser K98 (12.7 mm Ring) is a traditional two-piece scope base made for Mauser 98-pattern rifles and related actions that use this mounting footprint. Its role is straightforward but important: it creates the interface between the rifle receiver and a compatible Talley ring system, giving the shooter a solid starting point for a dependable optic installation. For classic bolt-action rifles, that matters because the mount has to match the action correctly before ring alignment and scope performance can be fully realized.

This model uses a steel construction, which suits shooters who prefer the feel and durability of a conventional steel mounting setup on a Mauser action. The 0 MOA inclination keeps the scope in a neutral position relative to the bore, which is appropriate for general hunting rifles, range use, and traditional sporting setups where extra cant is unnecessary. With a BH height of 4.00 mm and dimensions of A: 22 mm, B: 102.4 mm, and C: 0-13.2 mm, this base is configured around the receiver geometry and ring interface required for this pattern.

Because it belongs to the Talley base system, it is intended for use with Talley Dovetail Bases compatibility above and supports a wide range of Mauser-derived rifles and related actions below, including models from Browning, Heym, Husqvarna, Interarms, Parker Hale, Remington, Voere, and Zastava. For shooters building a practical hunting optics setup on a Mauser K98-type rifle, this base provides the traditional steel foundation needed for a secure and properly matched mount.

About Talley

Talley Manufacturing, Inc. is based in Santee, South Carolina, United States, and focuses on scope rings and firearm scope-mounting products. Its range includes Picatinny rails, fixed scope ring systems, screw-lock detachable rings, rimfire and specialty rings, and related gunsmithing products. That concentration on mounting hardware is important in this category because it reflects a company built around the mechanical side of optic installation rather than a broad outdoor catalog.

Talley states that its products are machined in the United States at its Santee plant, and its lineup also includes lightweight alloy scope mounts alongside more traditional steel options. For shooters choosing bases, rings, and rails, Talley is known for offering model-specific mounting solutions across a wide range of rifle actions, with designs that cover both classic sporting rifles and more modern optic setups.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Talley
• Mount series: Talley Bases
• Made in: USA
• Material: Steel
• Color: Black
• BH height: 4.00 mm
• Inclination: 0 MOA
• Dimension A: 22 mm
• Dimension B: 102.4 mm
• Dimension C: 0-13.2 mm
• Compatibility below: FN Browning Mauser, Herters XK3, Herters Zastava J9, Heym SR 20, Husqvarna 5000, Interarms Mark X, J.C. Higgins Model 51, Kettner Luger L04, Kettner Luger L99, Marlin 455, Mauser M12 (pre-2019), Mauser M98 Standard, Mauser 2000, Mauser 3000, Mauser 98 Action (Without Bulb), Musgrave K98, Parker Hale Safari 1200, Remington 798, Santa Barbara Mauser, Voere 2155, Voere 2165, Zastava M70 Bolt action, Talley Dovetail Bases
• Compatibility above: Talley Dovetail Bases

Warranty

Talley covers this base for 10 years. That stated warranty period suits a component designed for long-term use as part of a permanent rifle scope mounting system.