MDT Picatinny Scope Base, Howa 1500 SA, 30 MOA

• 30 MOA Inclination: The built-in cant preserves more of a scope’s internal elevation travel, which is especially useful for long-range shooting where extra adjustment can make dialing easier.
• Receiver-Matched Profile: The underside is shaped to sit flush on the action and follow the ejection-port geometry, helping the base fit securely and align cleanly on the rifle.
• 6061-T6 Aluminum Construction: The aluminum body keeps weight down without giving up the rigidity needed for a stable optic mounting platform on a working rifle.
• MIL-STD-1913 and STANAG 4694 Interface: The rail pattern supports broad compatibility with Picatinny-mounted optics and rings, making scope selection and setup more straightforward.
• Hard-Anodized Black Finish: The anodized surface adds wear resistance and corrosion protection, helping the base stand up to repeated mounting, field use, and changing weather.

About the MDT Picatinny Bases Series

MDT Picatinny Bases are built as practical optic-mounting solutions for bolt-action rifles used in target shooting, hunting, and long-range applications. Within MDT’s lineup, this series covers a wide range of popular rifle actions and offers multiple incline options, including 20, 30, 40, and 50 MOA, so shooters can match the rail to the amount of elevation adjustment their setup requires. That makes the series relevant both for general-purpose rifles and for builds intended to stretch distance further.

The design philosophy is straightforward: provide a stable, precisely machined rail that fits the receiver correctly and supports consistent optic mounting. These bases are CNC-machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and finished with Mil-Spec Type II hard anodizing for low weight and good surface durability. The underside is profiled to sit flush on the receiver and follow the ejection-port geometry, while models for suitable actions incorporate an integrated recoil lug. The rails also conform to MIL-STD-1913 and STANAG 4694 dimensions, which helps ensure compatibility with a broad range of Picatinny scope rings and mounts.

About the MDT Picatinny Scope Base, Howa 1500 SA, 30 MOA

The MDT Picatinny Scope Base for the Howa 1500 SA is a fixed mounting rail designed for shooters who want a solid optic interface and more usable elevation for distance work. Its 30 MOA inclination shifts the scope’s adjustment range in a way that helps preserve upward travel, which is valuable on rifles set up for longer shots or for cartridges that need more dialing room as distance increases. On a short-action platform such as the Howa 1500 SA, that makes the base particularly well suited to precision-oriented hunting optics and target setups.

This model follows the same practical engineering approach as the rest of the series. The rail is made from aluminium, keeping the mount light while still providing the stiffness needed for repeatable scope support. Its receiver-specific underside profile is shaped to sit flush and match the action geometry, which helps with fit and mounting stability. The black finish adds surface protection and gives the base a subdued appearance that suits both field and range rifles.

Because the rail uses the Picatinny standard, it gives the rifle a versatile mounting platform for a wide variety of rings and optic configurations. The 178.00 mm overall length provides ample mounting space for positioning a riflescope correctly, which is useful when balancing eye relief, ring spacing, and turret clearance. For a Howa 1500 short-action rifle intended for longer-range use, this base is a straightforward way to add a durable, properly inclined mounting foundation.

About MDT

MDT Sporting Goods was established in 2009 in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. The company first identified the TAC21 as its initial chassis design and has since expanded into a broad range of precision-rifle equipment. MDT designs, manufactures, and sells rifle chassis systems, magazines, buttstocks, and accessories for target shooting and hunting, with scope bases and rings forming part of that wider ecosystem.

A defining part of MDT’s approach is its focus on practical rifle-interface components developed with input from competitive precision shooters. In the mounting category, MDT states that its scope bases are CNC-machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and built to MIL-STD-1913 and STANAG 4694 specifications. That background is relevant here because it places this rail within a product family aimed at shooters who value fit, repeatability, and compatibility across modern precision-rifle setups.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: MDT
• Series: MDT Picatinny Bases
• Made in: Canada
• Material: Aluminium
• Color: Black
• Length: 178.00 mm
• Inclination: 30 MOA
• Compatibility: BRNO Scandinavian, CZ 550 Scandinavia, Howa 1500 SA, Smith & Wesson 1500 SA, Weatherby Vanguard SA
• Top Interface: Picatinny Rail

Warranty

2 years. MDT provides a two-year warranty for this scope base, covering the product for a defined period rather than an open-ended warranty term.

In the Box

• MDT Picatinny Scope Base
• #6-48 TORX screws