MDT Picatinny Scope Base, Howa 1500 LA, 30 MOA

• 30 MOA Incline: adds built-in elevation to the mounting platform, helping preserve more of the riflescope’s internal adjustment for longer-distance shooting.
• Receiver-Specific Fit: the underside is profiled for compatible long-action receivers, so the base sits flush and aligns cleanly for a secure optic installation.
• 6061-T6 Aluminum Construction: keeps weight low while providing the rigidity needed for a stable scope mount on hunting and precision rifle setups.
• MIL-STD-1913 and STANAG 4694 Interface: gives broad compatibility with Picatinny-compatible rings and mounts, making optic selection and replacement straightforward.
• Hard-Anodized Black Finish: improves surface durability and corrosion resistance, helping the rail stand up to regular field use and repeated scope changes.

About the MDT Picatinny Bases Series

MDT Picatinny Bases are designed as purpose-built optic mounting rails for bolt-action rifles used in hunting optics, target shooting, and long-range rifle setups. Within MDT’s lineup, this series fills the role between the rifle action and the optic, giving shooters a rigid, standardized platform that works with common Picatinny rings and mounts. The series is offered in 20, 30, 40, and 50 MOA variants, allowing the rail itself to contribute useful elevation for applications that demand more adjustment range.

A defining characteristic of the series is its focus on fit and interface quality. These bases conform to MIL-STD-1913 and STANAG 4694 specifications and are CNC-machined from 6061-T6 aluminum with a hard-anodized finish. The underside is profiled to sit flush on the receiver and follow the ejection-port geometry, which helps produce a cleaner installation and more consistent contact with the action. On compatible actions, an integrated recoil lug is used to better manage recoil forces through the base rather than relying only on the mounting screws.

About the MDT Picatinny Scope Base, Howa 1500 LA, 30 MOA

The MDT Picatinny Scope Base, Howa 1500 LA, 30 MOA is a fixed mounting rail made for shooters building a long-action rifle around the Howa 1500 LA footprint and related compatible actions. Its main advantage is the 30 MOA inclination, which tilts the scope slightly downward relative to the bore so more of the optic’s elevation travel remains available for dialing at extended distances. That makes it especially useful on rifles intended for precision shooting or hunting where longer shots may require substantial elevation correction.

This base is built from aluminium and keeps the mounting system light at a length of 178.00 mm, while still providing the stiffness expected from a one-piece rail. The black finish adds wear resistance and gives the base a subdued appearance that suits practical rifle builds. MDT’s rail geometry is shaped to sit flush on the receiver, which helps maintain proper alignment and gives the optic a stable foundation. The Picatinny format also makes ring selection simple, whether the rifle is set up with a conventional hunting scope or a larger tactical optic.

Because this model is part of MDT’s long-action rail family, it also fits a broad list of compatible receivers beyond the Howa 1500 LA, including several Bergara, Remington, Weatherby, Sauer, and Mauser long-action patterns. For shooters who want a straightforward way to add a canted optic base without moving to a more complex mounting system, this rail provides a practical combination of receiver-specific fit, standardized Picatinny compatibility, and extra elevation for distance work.

About MDT

MDT Sporting Goods was established in 2009 in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. The company focuses on rifle chassis systems and related shooting accessories, with a product range that includes chassis, stocks, magazines, bipods, scope bases, and scope rings. MDT states that its products are developed with input from competitive precision shooters, which helps explain the brand’s strong emphasis on practical fit, repeatability, and modularity.

In the optics-mounting category, MDT is known for producing bases and rings that complement precision rifle builds rather than treating the mounting system as an afterthought. Its scope bases are described as CNC-machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and made to MIL-STD-1913 and STANAG 4694 specifications, reflecting the same functional approach seen across the company’s chassis and accessory lines. That background makes MDT a natural fit for shooters assembling rifles for target shooting, field use, and long-range applications.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: MDT
• Series: MDT Picatinny Bases
• Category: Picatinny rail
• Made in: Canada
• Material: Aluminium
• Color: Black
• Length: 178.00 mm
• Inclination: 30 MOA
• Dimension A: 21,9 mm
• Dimension B: 113,91 mm
• Dimension C: 15,3 mm
• Compatibility above: Picatinny Rail
• Compatibility below: Bergara B14 LA, Bergara Premier LA, CZ 600 Lux (Long), CZ 600 Range (Long), Haenel Jaeger 10 (Up from series-Nr. JX-000921), Haenel Jaeger Pro, Howa 1500 LA, HS Precision LA, Mauser M12 (2019-onward), Mauser M18, McMillan G30 LA, Remington 700 LA, Remington 78 LA, Remington 721, Remington 725, Sauer 100, Sauer 101, Smith & Wesson 1500 LA, Weatherby Vanguard LA, Weatherby Europa, Weatherby Mark V Magnum

Warranty

2 years. MDT provides a two-year warranty period for this scope base, covering the product for the stated term from the manufacturer.

In the Box

• MDT Picatinny Scope Base
• #6-48 TORX screws