Recknagel Rear Pivot Base

• Steel rear base: The steel construction gives the rear pivot base the rigidity needed for a secure optic interface, helping the mount stay stable under recoil and repeated use.
• 15 mm dovetail fit: Designed for a 15 mm dovetail, this base provides the correct foundation for compatible pivot-mount upper parts, making it suitable for classic hunting rifle setups.
• Low 3.50 mm height: The low build height helps keep the scope closer to the bore, which supports a more natural cheek weld and a cleaner rifle profile.
• 0 MOA inclination: A flat base is a practical choice for general hunting and everyday sporting use, keeping the mounting platform straightforward for standard zeroing distances.
• Model-specific compatibility: Built for a defined group of rifles including Browning, Benelli, Sauer, SIG Sauer and Winchester models, this rear base is intended to match the receiver geometry of those firearms.

About the Recknagel Tip-off Mount Series

The Recknagel Tip-off Mount series sits within the company’s range of mounts for hunting and sporting firearms, focusing on practical mounting solutions for rifles that use this style of interface. In the broader Recknagel catalog, the series appears among the brand’s scope-mount products and reflects the company’s long-standing emphasis on model-specific fit and mechanically sound construction.

Within the series, Recknagel offers versions for different optic formats rather than a one-pattern approach. Depending on the application, the line includes scope-tube variants for diameters from 26 mm to 40 mm as well as versions with integrated rail interfaces. Those rail options cover several common standards, including Weaver/Picatinny and proprietary profiles such as Zeiss internal, Swarovski SR and S&B Convex. That variety makes the series relevant both for traditional riflescope installations and for users who prefer rail-based optics.

The design philosophy is straightforward: keep the mount specific to the rifle and optic format, and provide a stable connection without unnecessary bulk. In practice, that makes the series well suited to hunters and sporting shooters who want a mounting system that matches the firearm closely and supports a clean, functional rifle setup.

About the Recknagel Rear Pivot Base

The Recknagel Rear Pivot Base is the rear foundation element of a pivot-mount setup, intended for rifles that use a 15 mm dovetail interface and compatible upper pivot components. As a spare part or replacement base, it is aimed at keeping an existing mount system complete and correctly matched to the rifle rather than adapting a generic base to multiple platforms.

Its steel construction is the key functional feature here. For a rear base, material stiffness matters because this part helps maintain the alignment of the upper mount and optic during recoil, handling and repeated removal or reinstallation of the pivot assembly. Steel also suits the role of a contact component that must hold its geometry over time in a hard-used hunting rifle setup.

The 3.50 mm build height keeps the base low, which is important when assembling a scope mount that should sit close to the action. A lower mounting position generally supports better head position behind the optic and preserves the handling qualities of the rifle. The 0 MOA inclination makes this base a sensible choice for standard hunting and sporting applications where a neutral mounting plane is preferred over a canted long-range setup.

Compatibility is another defining point. This rear base is intended for a specific list of rifles including Benelli ARGO and R1, FN Browning BAR, BAR MK2 and BAR MK3, Browning Maral and BLR variants, as well as selected Sauer, SIG Sauer, Mossberg, Fabarm and Winchester models. That model-specific approach is central to how quality hunting optics mounts achieve secure fit and consistent positioning.

About Recknagel

Recknagel is a German manufacturer of firearm and riflescope mounting systems, sights and hunting accessories. The company’s history began in 1867, when Adolf Recknagel started manufacturing firearm sights in Albrechts near Suhl in Thuringia. Over time, the brand developed into a specialist for mounting solutions and related components used on hunting and sporting firearms.

Its product range extends beyond scope mounts to include Picatinny rails, firearm sights, triggers, safeties and hunting silencers, which shows the company’s focus on mechanical firearm accessories rather than optics alone. In 2010, Recknagel introduced the ERATAC line for tactical mounts and accessories, broadening its presence in the tactical segment alongside its established hunting products. The company relocated from Schweinfurt to Bergrheinfeld in 2006, and in 2022 it was acquired by Dr. Moritz Fehrer. Across these product areas, Recknagel is known for precise, model-specific mounting solutions made in Germany.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Recknagel
• Series: Recknagel Tip-off Mount
• Made in: Germany
• Mount type: 15 mm Dovetail
• Material: Steel
• Color: Black
• Height: 3.50 mm
• Inclination: 0 MOA

Warranty

10 years. Recknagel specifies a 10-year warranty for this rear pivot base, providing long-term coverage for a component intended as a durable part of a rifle mounting system.