Dentler Base rail BASIS - Rohling 161 mm

• Modular BASIS interface: This base rail is built for the Dentler BASIS mounting system, so it forms the firearm-side foundation for a repeatable optic setup and makes it easier to swap compatible upper mounting rails without changing the basic platform on the rifle.
• 161 mm blank rail format: The Rohling 161 mm layout gives gunsmiths and specialist builders a long, adaptable starting point for custom fitting, making it useful where a standard firearm-specific rail is not the right solution.
• Steel construction: Made from steel, the rail is suited to hard field use and repeated mounting cycles, helping the interface stay stable under recoil and regular handling.
• Low 4.00 mm height: The 4.00 mm build height keeps the mounting platform close to the firearm, which helps preserve a low overall optic position and supports a more natural shooting posture.
• Matte black finish: The black matte surface keeps reflections down and gives the rail a practical appearance that matches modern hunting and shooting setups.

About the BASIS Series

Dentler BASIS is the company’s core modular mounting family for hunters and shooters who want a repeatable way to combine one optic with one rifle platform. The system is built around a simple division of roles: a firearm-side base rail remains on the gun, while an interchangeable optic-side mounting rail stays with the sight. This approach is intended to make optic changes more controlled and more consistent than conventional one-piece solutions.

Within Dentler’s lineup, BASIS sits as the straightforward modular system, while BASIS VARIO adds continuous height and windage adjustment for more specialized setups. The standard BASIS concept focuses on a secure mechanical fit, repeatable positioning and broad compatibility with different optic interfaces, including rails for red dots, riflescopes and other sighting formats. For practical hunting use, that means the system is designed to reduce fitting work, keep handling intuitive and provide a stable connection between firearm and optic. The series is especially relevant for users who value a clean, low-profile installation and want a mounting platform that can be configured around different optics without abandoning the same underlying system.

About the Dentler Base rail BASIS - Rohling 161 mm

The Dentler Base rail BASIS - Rohling 161 mm is a specialized firearm-side component for users who need the BASIS interface in a form that can be adapted for custom applications. Instead of being tied to one named rifle model, this blank-style rail provides a 161 mm base format that can serve as the starting point for individual fitting work. That makes it particularly relevant in workshop builds, uncommon actions or projects where a standard pre-shaped base is not available.

Its steel construction is important in a mounting component because the base rail carries the mechanical relationship between the firearm and the removable upper mount. In practice, that means a rigid material choice that supports consistent alignment and dependable retention under recoil and repeated optic changes. The 4.00 mm height also matters: by keeping the base relatively low, it helps maintain a compact mounting geometry and supports a lower sight line once the complete system is assembled.

The matte black finish gives the rail a subdued, field-appropriate appearance and integrates well with modern hunting optics and tactical optics setups. As part of the Dentler modular concept, this rail is best understood not as a standalone accessory but as the foundation of a configurable mounting solution, especially where custom fitting and repeatable optic installation are the priority.

About Dentler

Dentler Jagdwaffen was founded in 2011 by Daniel Dentler. The company focuses on modular riflescope mounting systems for hunting firearms and is based in Leutkirch im Allgäu, Germany. Its product range is centered on the BASIS and BASIS VARIO systems, both developed to give hunters a more flexible way to pair optics and rifles within one mounting concept.

A key part of Dentler’s approach is separating the firearm-side base from the optic-side mounting rail, which allows different sighting solutions to be used within the same system architecture. The company also offers mounting rails for a wide range of optic formats, including solutions for brands such as Aimpoint, Pulsar, Swarovski and Zeiss. That specialization has made Dentler particularly well known among hunters and shooters who want a repeatable, modular mounting platform rather than a fixed one-purpose mount.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Dentler
• Product type: Base rail
• Series: BASIS
• Model: Rohling 161 mm
• Material: Steel
• Color: Black - Matte
• BH height.: 4.00 mm
• Made in: Germany

Warranty

Dentler provides a 30-year warranty for this base rail. This long warranty period suits a precision mounting component intended for extended service on hunting and shooting rifles.