Recknagel Mount Rings with bases, Merkel SR1 Basic, 26.0 mm

• Steel construction: The all-steel build gives the mount the rigidity needed to keep a riflescope stable under recoil and repeated handling, which helps preserve zero over time.
• Integrated bases and rings: Rings supplied with matching bases create a dedicated fit for the rifle platform, reducing guesswork when pairing separate mounting components.
• 26.0 mm ring size: This configuration is intended for classic 26 mm scope tubes, making it a practical choice for traditional European optics that need a secure, correctly sized clamping surface.
• Detachable mount design: As a detachable mounting solution, it suits shooters who may remove the optic for transport, service, or a change of setup while keeping a solid mechanical interface on the rifle.
• Merkel SR1 Basic platform fit: Built for the Merkel SR1 Basic and related actions, this mount provides a model-specific interface that supports consistent positioning and dependable alignment.

About the Recknagel Series

Recknagel detachable scope mounts are built for hunters and sporting shooters who want a secure mechanical connection between rifle and optic without moving to oversized or overly complex hardware. Within the company’s mounting range, these systems sit as dedicated rifle-specific solutions for common European hunting rifles and scope tube standards. The focus is on precise fit, repeatable positioning, and durable materials rather than unnecessary bulk.

Across the series, the defining idea is a mount that matches the rifle action correctly and holds the optic with the same care as the scope itself. Steel versions are especially valued where long-term durability and resistance to wear matter, while the detachable format suits rifles that may be carried in cases, stored compactly, or used with more than one optical setup. In practical hunting use, the series is aimed at shooters who want a clean, traditional installation with the confidence that the mount is designed around the firearm rather than adapted loosely from a universal pattern.

About the Recknagel Mount Rings with bases, Merkel SR1 Basic, 26.0 mm

The Recknagel Mount Rings with bases, Merkel SR1 Basic, 26.0 mm is a complete mounting solution for shooters using a 26 mm riflescope on the Merkel SR1 Basic platform. Its main advantage is straightforward compatibility: the rings and bases are designed as one matched set, so the user gets a mount intended for the rifle and the scope tube size from the outset. That matters in practice because correct fit is the basis for reliable zero retention, even before optic quality enters the picture.

The use of steel is particularly important on a hunting rifle mount. Steel resists deformation and wear at the clamping surfaces better than lighter materials in hard field use, especially when the optic is removed and reinstalled over the life of the rifle. For a semi-automatic hunting rifle such as the Merkel SR1 Basic, that added mechanical security is valuable when the rifle is carried often, transported regularly, or exposed to repeated recoil cycles.

As a detachable mount, this model also suits shooters who need flexibility in how the rifle is configured. The optic can be removed for storage, maintenance, or a change in setup while retaining a purpose-built mounting interface on the firearm. The 26.0 mm ring diameter makes it especially relevant for classic European scopes, giving them a properly sized hold without relying on inserts or compromise solutions.

About Recknagel

Adolf Recknagel began manufacturing firearm sights in 1867 in Albrechts, near Suhl, Thuringia, establishing the long technical background behind the brand. Recknagel is a German manufacturer of firearm and riflescope mounting systems, sights, and hunting accessories, with a product range that also includes Picatinny rails, triggers, safeties, and hunting silencers. This broad specialization is relevant here because it shows the company’s focus on the mechanical interface between firearm and aiming system, not just on isolated accessories.

In more recent company history, Recknagel relocated from Schweinfurt to Bergrheinfeld in 2006, and in 2010 it introduced the ERATAC line for tactical mounts and accessories. That combination of traditional gunmaking roots and modern mounting design has helped shape Recknagel’s reputation among hunters and precision-minded shooters looking for well-machined German mounting hardware.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Recknagel
• Product type: Detachable mount
• Scope / sight type: 26 mm
• Material: Steel
• Made in: Germany
• Compatibility above: 25.4 mm (1 inch)
• Compatibility below: Anschutz 1780
• Compatibility below: Anschutz 1781
• Compatibility below: Haenel SLB 2000+
• Compatibility below: Heckler & Koch SLB 2000
• Compatibility below: Merkel SR 1 Basic

Warranty

Recknagel provides a 30-year warranty for this mount. A warranty period of this length suits a steel mounting system intended for long service life and repeated use on a hunting rifle.