Recknagel Mount Rings with bases, Merkel SR1 Basic, S&B Convex rail

• Detachable steel construction: The all-steel build gives this Recknagel mount the rigidity and wear resistance needed for repeated removal and reinstallation, helping the optic stay securely seated on a hunting rifle over long use.
• Made for S&B Convex rail optics: The upper interface is designed for the S&B Convex Rail, providing a direct and properly matched connection that avoids improvised adapters and supports a clean, low-profile setup.
• Rifle-specific lower fit: This version is configured for the Merkel SR 1 Basic, so the mount is tailored to the rifle platform rather than being a generic compromise, which helps with fit, alignment, and dependable installation.
• Detachable mount concept: A detachable mounting system is practical for hunters who need to remove an optic for transport, maintenance, or a change of sighting setup while preserving the advantages of a dedicated base arrangement.
• German-made mounting solution: Built in Germany, this mount reflects Recknagel’s long focus on firearm mounting hardware, with an emphasis on precise machining and durable materials for field use.

About the Recknagel Detachable Mount Series

Recknagel detachable mounts are built for shooters who want a secure optic interface without giving up the flexibility to remove and reinstall their sighting system when needed. In Recknagel’s lineup, these mounts sit firmly in the brand’s core area of expertise: riflescope and sight mounting systems for hunting and sporting firearms. The series covers a wide range of rifle-specific lower parts and optic-specific upper interfaces, allowing the mount to be matched to both the firearm and the chosen scope rail or sight standard.

A defining characteristic of the series is its practical, mechanical approach. Rather than relying on one-size-fits-all geometry, Recknagel uses dedicated fitments for different actions and optic attachment types, which is especially important when a stable, repeatable mounting position matters. Materials such as steel construction are chosen where strength, clamping security, and long service life are priorities. For hunting rifles, this type of mount is valued because it combines a solid connection with the convenience of a detachable system, making it easier to transport the rifle, switch optics, or access the action while keeping the setup purpose-built and mechanically straightforward.

About the Recknagel Mount Rings with bases, Merkel SR1 Basic, S&B Convex rail

The Recknagel Mount Rings with bases for Merkel SR1 Basic and S&B Convex rail is a dedicated mounting solution for shooters using a Schmidt & Bender rail-equipped optic on the Merkel SR 1 Basic platform. Its main advantage is not complexity, but correct fit: the lower side is matched to the rifle, while the upper side is made for the S&B Convex Rail. That direct compatibility helps create a cleaner and more dependable installation than universal mounts or adapter-based combinations.

The use of steel is important in this category because a mount has to do more than simply hold an optic in place. It must resist recoil forces, maintain clamping integrity, and tolerate repeated handling over time. In practical terms, that makes this Recknagel mount well suited to hunting rifles that may be carried extensively, exposed to weather, and occasionally reconfigured. The detachable format adds flexibility for users who remove their scope for storage, transport, or service work and want a mount designed around that use case rather than as an afterthought.

Because this model is built around a specific rifle and rail standard, it suits shooters who value a mechanically coherent setup. Instead of adding unnecessary bulk, the mount focuses on secure attachment, proper interface geometry, and the kind of straightforward durability expected from a German-made steel mounting system. For a Merkel SR1 Basic fitted with an S&B rail scope, that makes it a practical and purpose-built optic mounting choice.

About Recknagel

Adolf Recknagel began manufacturing firearm sights in 1867 in Albrechts, near Suhl, Thuringia, establishing the company in one of Germany’s historic gunmaking regions. Recknagel is known as a German manufacturer of firearm and riflescope mounting systems, along with sights and hunting accessories, and that long specialization is directly relevant to products such as rifle-specific scope mounts.

Its range includes mounts, Picatinny rails, firearm sights, triggers, safeties, and hunting silencers, showing a broad focus on the mechanical components that connect shooter, firearm, and optic. In 2010, Recknagel introduced the ERATAC line for tactical mounts and accessories, extending its expertise beyond traditional hunting applications. The company later expanded its product range again in 2016 with lightweight hunting silencers. This background gives Recknagel a strong reputation for practical engineering in mounting hardware, especially where precise fit, repeatable attachment, and durable construction matter.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Recknagel
• Made in: Germany
• Warranty: 30 years
• Mount type: Detachable mount
• Scope / sight type: S&B Convex Rail
• Material: Steel
• Compatibility above: S&B Convex Rail
• Compatibility below: Anschutz 1780, Anschutz 1781, Haenel SLB 2000+, Heckler & Koch SLB 2000, Merkel SR 1 Basic

Warranty

Recknagel provides a 30-year warranty for this mount. That long warranty period matches the product’s role as a durable steel mounting component intended for extended service on a hunting rifle.

In the Box

• Mount rings with bases
• Fixing screws