Dentler Base rail BASIS - Tikka T3

• Modular BASIS interface: This base rail is the firearm-side foundation of the Dentler BASIS system, letting one optic setup move between compatible rifles while keeping the mounting process consistent and repeatable.
• Firearm-specific fit for Tikka T3: The rail is shaped for the Tikka T3/T3x platform and related dovetail applications, which helps avoid improvised fitting work and gives a secure, correctly aligned starting point for the mount.
• Steel construction: The steel body adds the rigidity needed for a riflescope mounting base, helping the system stay stable under recoil and regular field use.
• Low 4.00 mm build height: The compact profile keeps the optic interface close to the rifle, which supports a more natural cheek weld and a cleaner overall setup.
• Matte black finish: The non-reflective surface suits hunting rifles and practical field use by reducing glare and visually matching common scope and action finishes.

About the BASIS Series

Dentler BASIS is a modular riflescope mounting system built for hunters and shooters who want a repeatable way to pair one optic with different rifles or change optics on the same rifle without replacing the entire mounting setup. The system is based on two parts: a firearm-specific base rail that remains on the rifle and an interchangeable optic mounting rail that stays with the sight.

Within Dentler's lineup, BASIS sits as the brand's core mounting concept, aimed at users who value a clean installation, dependable return to position and straightforward handling in the field. The design philosophy is practical rather than bulky: the underside is matched to the rifle, while the upper interface stays standardized across the BASIS family. That gives the system broad flexibility for different optics and mounting formats while keeping the rifle-specific part compact. For hunting use, this matters because the rifle can stay ready for a familiar optic setup, and additional optics can be integrated into the same system without changing the basic mounting logic.

About the Dentler Base rail BASIS - Tikka T3

The Dentler Base rail BASIS - Tikka T3 is the rifle-side component made for the Tikka T3 and T3x platform, as well as several related actions and dovetail applications listed for this pattern. Its job is simple but important: it creates the precise interface that allows a compatible Dentler upper mounting rail to lock onto the rifle in a consistent way. For a hunting rifle, that means the optic system starts from a base designed around the action rather than from a generic adapter.

The rail's steel construction gives it the stiffness expected from a scope mounting base, which is especially relevant when the rifle is carried often, exposed to rough handling or used with centerfire recoil. Its 4.00 mm build height keeps the assembly low, helping preserve a sensible sight line and making it easier to maintain a stable head position behind the optic. The matte black finish keeps reflections down and suits rifles built for field use.

Because it belongs to the BASIS system, this rail is most useful for shooters who want a modular setup rather than a fixed one-piece solution. It allows the rifle to accept the matching Dentler mount interface above, so the optic side of the system can be chosen around the sight itself while the rifle keeps its dedicated base in place. That makes the setup especially practical for users who want a tidy, rifle-specific mounting foundation with the flexibility of the wider Dentler ecosystem.

About Dentler

Dentler Jagdwaffen was founded in 2011 by Daniel Dentler and is based in Leutkirch im Allgäu, Germany. The company focuses on modular riflescope mounting systems for hunting firearms, with its best-known product families being BASIS and BASIS VARIO. Dentler's approach centers on separating the rifle-side base from the optic-side mounting rail, so the system can be adapted to different rifles and sight formats without abandoning a common interface.

That specialization has made Dentler particularly relevant to hunters who use more than one optic or more than one rifle. The company offers mounting rails for a wide range of optic standards and brands, including Aimpoint, Pulsar, Swarovski, Zeiss and Weaver/Picatinny formats, and it supports firearms from many established rifle makers. In this category, Dentler is known for treating the mount as a modular system rather than a single-purpose accessory.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Dentler
• Series: BASIS
• Compatibility: Tikka T3, Tikka T3x, Tikka M590, Tikka M595, Tikka M690, Sako TRG 21/41, Sako TRG 22/42, Lynx Light Hunter MA, Lynx Light Hunter SA, Lynx 94 MA, Lynx 94 LA, Lynx 94 SA, Lynx TD 21 MA, Lynx TD 21 LA, Lynx TD 15 LA, Lynx TD 15 MA, Lynx TD 12 LA, Lynx TD 12 MA, 16.5 mm Dovetail with Tikka T3 notches and holes
• Upper interface compatibility: Dentler Mounts Interface
• Material: Steel
• Color: Black - Matte
• BH height.: 4.00 mm
• Dimension A: 21.9 mm
• Dimension B: 82.2 mm
• Dimension C: 21.9 mm
• Made in: Germany

Warranty

Dentler provides a 30-year warranty for this base rail. That long coverage period suits a steel mounting component intended for long-term use as part of a modular riflescope mounting system.