Leupold STD Two-Piece base, Mauser 98

• Two-piece steel construction: The steel build gives the base the rigidity needed for a secure scope-to-rifle connection, while the two-piece layout keeps the loading and ejection area more open than a full-length base.
• STD mounting interface: Designed for Leupold Standard (STD) rings, this base works within a proven system that uses a front dovetail and rear windage adjustment, helping align the scope during installation.
• Mauser 98 fit: This model is made specifically for the Mauser K98k (Bulb) pattern, which matters when building a stable hunting or sporting setup on a classic large-ring Mauser action.
• Matte finish: The matte surface keeps reflections down and gives the mount a subdued appearance that matches practical field rifles and traditional scope setups.
• Made in USA: Domestic manufacturing and Leupold’s long experience with sporting optics mounts support consistent fit, finish, and compatibility within the STD system.

About the STD Series

Leupold’s Standard (STD) series is the company’s traditional steel mounting system for sporting rifles, built for shooters who want a secure scope installation with broad firearm compatibility. In Leupold’s lineup, the STD family sits as a classic option between simple fixed mounts and more specialized quick-release or tactical systems. It is widely used on hunting rifles and conventional sporting builds where durability, straightforward installation, and a clean profile matter more than modular rail space.

A defining feature of the STD system is its front dovetail ring interface combined with rear windage screws. In practical use, that layout allows lateral adjustment while bore sighting, which can help center the scope more efficiently and preserve internal adjustment for zeroing. The series is also offered across many rifle patterns and ring heights, making it adaptable to different action lengths, objective sizes, and stock designs. With its steel construction and conventional two-piece and one-piece configurations, the STD family remains a sensible choice for hunters and shooters who prefer a low-profile mounting solution with established field use.

About the Leupold STD Two-Piece base, Mauser 98

The Leupold STD Two-Piece base, Mauser 98 is built for shooters fitting a scope to a Mauser 98 action while keeping the rifle’s traditional handling qualities intact. Its two-piece configuration leaves the center of the receiver more open than a one-piece base, which is useful on classic bolt-action rifles where access to the loading port and overall visual balance still matter. That makes it well suited to sporting conversions, hunting rifles, and other Mauser-based builds that call for a conventional scope mount rather than a full rail.

This base is part of Leupold’s STD mounting system, so it is intended to pair with Leupold Standard rings. In practice, the system’s front dovetail and rear windage adjustment give the installer more control when aligning the optic, which can reduce the need to use excessive internal scope correction. That is especially helpful on older rifle actions where receiver geometry may vary slightly from modern factory rifles. The steel construction adds the strength expected from a hunting optics mount, helping the setup stay stable under repeated recoil and field handling. Finished in matte, it also suits rifles that are meant to be practical and unobtrusive in the field rather than visually prominent.

About Leupold

Leupold & Volpel was founded in Portland, Oregon, in 1907 by Fred Leupold and Adam Volpel. The company later expanded into sporting optics and introduced its first riflescope, the Plainsman, in 1947, establishing the direction it is still known for today. Leupold is a family-owned American manufacturer focused on optics for hunting, shooting, and outdoor use, with a product range that includes riflescopes, red dot sights, binoculars, spotting scopes, rangefinders, and thermal optics.

The company introduced the Duplex reticle in 1962, a design that became a familiar standard in sporting riflescopes. In 1968, Leupold moved its manufacturing plant and headquarters to Beaverton, Oregon, where Leupold & Stevens, Inc. remains based. Its long involvement in riflescopes and mounting systems is directly relevant to products like the STD base, which are designed around practical field use and compatibility with traditional sporting rifles.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Leupold
• Made in: USA
• Material: Steel
• Color: Matte
• BH height.: 4.00 mm
• Compatibility: Mauser K98k (Bulb)
• Mounting standard: Leupold Standard (STD)

Warranty

10 years. This warranty period is stated for this product and provides defined long-term coverage for a mount that is intended for regular field and range use.