Dentler Base rail BASIS - Steyr Mannlicher Pro Hunter S

• Firearm-specific BASIS interface: This base rail is shaped for the listed Steyr Mannlicher actions, which gives the mount a precise fit and avoids improvised adaptation work on the rifle.
• Steel construction: The steel body provides the rigidity needed for a stable optic platform, helping the setup stay consistent under recoil and repeated removal and reinstallation.
• Low 4.00 mm build height: The compact profile keeps the optic interface close to the receiver, which supports a tidy rifle setup and helps preserve practical handling in the field.
• Modular Dentler compatibility: The rail accepts the Dentler Mounts Interface, making it easy to move between suitable upper mounting solutions within the BASIS system instead of committing to a single optic format.
• Matte black finish: The black - matte surface keeps reflections subdued and matches modern hunting rifle setups, which is useful on rifles carried in changing light and weather.

About the BASIS Series

Dentler BASIS is the company’s modular mounting platform for hunters who want a repeatable way to pair one rifle with different optics or keep one optic ready across compatible rifles. The series is built around a firearm-specific base rail that stays on the rifle and an interchangeable optic mounting rail that stays on the sight. That concept gives the BASIS family its practical value: the interface is standardized on top, while the underside is tailored to the individual firearm.

Within Dentler’s lineup, BASIS sits as the core system for users who want a robust, mechanical solution without moving into the continuously adjustable geometry of BASIS VARIO. The rails are designed for hunting firearms and emphasize repeatable optic changes, secure clamping and a close, clean fit to the receiver. Dentler also builds the system around broad compatibility, with upper rails available for a wide range of optic footprints and mounting formats. In use, the series is defined less by extra features than by its straightforward design philosophy: a solid steel-based interface, rifle-specific fit, and a modular structure that makes a hunting rifle easier to configure for different optics and seasons.

About the Dentler Base rail BASIS - Steyr Mannlicher Pro Hunter S

The Dentler Base rail BASIS - Steyr Mannlicher Pro Hunter S is a rifle-specific lower rail made for shooters using compatible Steyr SM 12 S, Steyr CL II S, Steyr Mannlicher Classic S and Steyr Pro Hunter S (After 2003) rifles. Its job is simple but important: it creates the fixed interface on the firearm that allows the rest of the Dentler mounting system to work as intended. For hunters who want to swap optics without changing the rifle’s basic setup, that fixed lower rail is the foundation of the system.

The rail is made from steel, which suits a component that must hold alignment and resist wear at the contact points over repeated mounting cycles. Its 4.00 mm BH height keeps the assembly notably low, helping maintain a compact profile on the rifle rather than adding unnecessary bulk above the receiver. That matters on practical hunting rifles, where balance, carry comfort and a natural sight line all contribute to easier field use.

This model is also defined by its Dentler Mounts Interface compatibility. Instead of locking the rifle into one permanent optic arrangement, it forms part of a modular system that can be configured with the appropriate upper mount for the optic in use. Combined with the matte black finish and receiver-specific dimensions, it is a purpose-built mounting base for Steyr owners who want a clean, durable and system-oriented optic platform.

About Dentler

Dentler Jagdwaffen was founded in 2011 by Daniel Dentler. Based in Leutkirch im Allgäu, Germany, the company focuses on modular riflescope mounting systems for hunting firearms. Its best-known product families are BASIS and BASIS VARIO, both built around the idea of combining a firearm-specific base with an interchangeable optic rail.

A key part of Dentler’s identity is system flexibility. The company offers mounting rails for optics from brands such as Aimpoint, Pulsar, Swarovski and Zeiss, alongside Weaver/Picatinny-based solutions. Dentler also supports a wide range of rifle makes, which has helped establish the brand as a specialist for hunters who want a structured, repeatable way to configure optics across different firearms. In the case of BASIS VARIO, the system also adds continuous height and windage adjustment, showing Dentler’s emphasis on practical mechanical solutions rather than one-piece fixed mounts alone.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Dentler
• Product type: Base rail
• Series: BASIS
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• Color: Black - Matte
• BH height: 4.00 mm
• A: 21.84 mm
• B: 87.50 mm
• C: 21.84 mm
• Compatibility below: Steyr SM 12 S, Steyr CL II S, Steyr Mannlicher Classic S, Steyr Pro Hunter S (After 2003)
• Compatibility above: Dentler Mounts Interface

Warranty

Dentler states a 30-year warranty for this base rail. That long coverage period matches the product’s role as a durable steel mounting component intended for extended hunting use.