Recknagel 5 mm Front Pivot Base

• 5 mm front base height: This front pivot base provides the defined mounting height needed to align a pivot mount correctly, helping the riflescope sit at the intended level for secure lock-up and repeatable return to zero.
• Purpose-built spare part: As a dedicated Recknagel component for pivot mounts, it is suited to repairs, replacements, or precise configuration changes without resorting to improvised fitting.
• German manufacture: Made in Germany, this part reflects the tight machining standards expected for mounting components where fit, alignment, and repeatability matter in everyday hunting use.
• Compact steel mounting interface: A front base is a small part, but it carries an important share of the mounting geometry, supporting stable engagement at the front of the pivot system under repeated mounting and removal.
• Fixing screws included: Included fastening screws simplify installation and ensure the base is supplied as a ready-to-mount component rather than a bare replacement part.

About the Pivot Mount Series

Recknagel pivot mounts are designed for shooters who want a removable riflescope mounting system that combines a clean rifle profile with dependable repeatability. In the manufacturer’s lineup, these mounts sit among the classic European solutions for hunting rifles, especially where an optic may be removed for transport, switched between setups, or taken off to use open sights. The defining idea behind the series is a front pivot engagement paired with a secure rear lock-up, creating a mounting system that returns the scope to the same position when fitted correctly.

Across the series, the emphasis is on precise machining, model-specific fit, and a mechanical layout that keeps the optic low and well aligned with the rifle. This makes the system particularly relevant for traditional hunting rifles where balance, handling, and a neat overall build are just as important as raw strength. Rather than being a universal one-size-fits-all arrangement, the series is built around matched components such as front bases, rear bases, and upper parts, allowing the mount to be configured for the firearm and optic in question. That approach gives the pivot mount system its reputation for repeatable positioning, tidy integration, and practical field use.

About the Recknagel 5 mm Front Pivot Base

The Recknagel 5 mm Front Pivot Base is a dedicated mounting component for a pivot-mount setup, and its role is more important than its size suggests. In a pivot system, the front base establishes the front engagement point that the upper mount rotates into, so its dimensions directly influence how the complete mount sits on the rifle. The 5 mm height is therefore not just a measurement; it is a configuration detail used to achieve the correct geometry, maintain scope alignment, and support proper engagement between the mount elements.

For practical use, that matters in two ways. First, a correctly matched front base helps the pivot mount close consistently and hold the optic in the intended position, which is essential for maintaining repeatability after removing and reinstalling the scope. Second, it allows the rifle to retain the low, streamlined handling that hunters often want from a traditional pivot-mount arrangement. Because this is a Recknagel factory component, it is intended for users who need a proper replacement part or who are assembling a compatible mount with the correct front-base height rather than adapting a generic solution.

As a part made in Germany, it fits the broader Recknagel approach to mounting hardware: precise fit, durable construction, and practical serviceability. The inclusion of fixing screws is also useful in workshop and replacement situations, as it means the base comes as a ready-to-install component for the front position of the pivot mount.

About Recknagel

Adolf Recknagel began manufacturing firearm sights in 1867 in Albrechts, near Suhl, Thuringia. From those origins, the company developed into 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 silencers. This long focus on mounting and sighting components is especially relevant in products such as pivot-mount parts, where precise machining and dependable fit are central to performance.

Over time, Recknagel expanded its portfolio while staying closely tied to hunting and shooting applications. The company relocated from Schweinfurt to Bergrheinfeld in 2006, and in 2010 it introduced the ERATAC line for tactical mounts and accessories. These milestones reflect a manufacturer with deep roots in traditional gunmaking components as well as a strong presence in modern optics mounting solutions.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Recknagel
• Product type: Front pivot base
• Height: 5 mm
• Made in: Germany
• Category: Mounts
• Subcategory: Spare Parts for Pivot Mounts

Warranty

30 years. Recknagel provides a 30-year warranty for this product, reflecting its role as a long-service mounting component intended for durable field use.

In the Box

• Recknagel 5 mm Front Pivot Base
• Fixing screws