Recknagel Front Pivot Base

• Steel construction: The base is made from steel, giving the front pivot point the rigidity and wear resistance needed for a repeatable lock-up on a hunting rifle that is mounted and removed over time.
• 5.00 mm build height: Its low profile helps keep the optic close to the bore, which supports a more natural shooting position and avoids unnecessary height in a pivot-mount setup.
• 0 MOA inclination: The flat geometry suits standard hunting rifle applications where a neutral mounting angle is preferred and no built-in cant is required.
• Part of the Recknagel Tip-off Mount system: As a dedicated front pivot base, it fits into a proven modular mounting concept that allows the rifle to be configured for specific actions and optic combinations.
• Model-specific compatibility: This base is intended for a defined group of rifles including Browning, Benelli, Sauer, SIG Sauer and Winchester models, helping ensure the correct interface for the firearm rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.

About the Recknagel Tip-off Mount Series

The Recknagel Tip-off Mount series belongs to the company’s range of scope mounts for hunting and sporting firearms. In this family, Recknagel combines the traditional idea of a detachable mount with a model-specific approach, so the mounting parts are matched to the rifle and the chosen optic interface rather than treated as generic hardware. That makes the series relevant for shooters who want a clean, mechanically precise installation on classic hunting rifles.

Within the series, Recknagel offers versions for scope tubes in 26, 30, 34, 36 and 40 mm, alongside variants with integrated rail interfaces. Depending on the configuration, the system is available for 70-degree, 45-degree Zeiss internal, Swarovski SR, S&B Convex and Weaver/Picatinny profiles. This breadth gives the series a practical role as a bridge between traditional rifle platforms and different optic standards. The design philosophy is straightforward: keep the mount compact, mechanically secure and tailored to the firearm, while giving the user a detachable solution that remains suitable for field rifles used for stalking, driven hunting and general sporting use.

About the Recknagel Front Pivot Base

The Recknagel Front Pivot Base is the forward mounting element in a pivot-mount arrangement, and its job is more important than its small size suggests. In a detachable hunting-optics setup, the front base establishes the primary pivot point that guides how the mount engages the rifle. That makes dimensional accuracy and material choice especially important, which is why this version uses steel construction for strength and long-term resistance to wear at the contact surfaces.

With a 5.00 mm height and 0 MOA inclination, this base is configured for a low, neutral installation. In practice, that helps maintain a tidy optic position over the receiver without introducing extra cant that is unnecessary for most conventional hunting distances. The low build also supports a more natural cheek weld when paired with an appropriately selected rear mount component.

This front pivot base is intended for a broad set of rifles including FN Browning BAR, BAR MK2, BAR MK3, Maral and BLR variants, as well as selected Benelli, Sauer, SIG Sauer, Mossberg, Fabarm and Winchester models. For those rifles, it serves as a dedicated interface component within the Recknagel pivot-mount system rather than a universal base. That model-specific fit is the practical advantage: the mount architecture is built around the rifle’s action geometry, which is exactly what matters when assembling a secure and repeatable hunting optics platform.

About Recknagel

Adolf Recknagel began manufacturing firearm sights in 1867 in Albrechts near Suhl, Thuringia, establishing the roots of what became one of Germany’s long-standing names in hunting and shooting accessories. Recknagel focuses on firearm and riflescope mounting systems, sights and related hunting accessories, with a product range that includes scope mounts, Picatinny rails, firearm sights, triggers, safeties and hunting silencers.

The company expanded its tactical offering with the ERATAC line in 2010, and added lightweight hunting silencers to the range in 2016. Recknagel relocated from Schweinfurt to Bergrheinfeld in 2006, and Dr. Moritz Fehrer acquired the company in 2022. For products such as pivot bases and scope mounts, the brand is especially known for German-made mounting solutions that cover both traditional hunting rifles and more modern optic interfaces.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Recknagel
• Series: Recknagel Tip-off Mount
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• Color: Black
• Height: 5.00 mm
• Inclination: 0 MOA
• Compatibility: FN Browning BPR, FN Browning Acera, Benelli ARGO, Benelli R1, Fabarm Iris, FN Browning BAR, FN Browning BAR MK2, FN Browning BAR MK3, FN Browning Maral, FN Browning BLR SA, FN Browning BLR LA, FN Browning BLR Lightning SA, FN Browning BLR Lightning LA, Mossberg 695, Sauer 202 Magnum, Sauer 202 Standard, SIG Sauer SHR 970, Winchester SXR Vulcan

Warranty

10 years. Recknagel states a 10-year warranty for this mount base, matching the long-service role expected from a steel component in a detachable riflescope mounting system.