PICATINNY RAILS
A Picatinny rail is the first link in the mechanical interface between rifle and sighting device. We stock precision-milled rails for over 100 rifle models – in steel and aluminum and manufactured to the true Picatinny/STANAG standards – so you can build a setup that will last and maintain zero every time.
SKINS THAT FIT
Quickly and easily find the rails that fit your rifle.
ENTER RIFLE BRAND AND MODEL (IF APPLICABLE)
Steel or aluminum?
Steel and aluminum are both excellent materials for Picatinny rails and mounts. The difference lies in weight, stiffness, and surface finish.
Steel
Steel has been the classic choice for many years – and still is. Extremely strong and stiff, and the same material as the receiver in almost all rifles. Can be QPQ-treated, which provides a surface treatment that is harder than traditional bluing and almost immune to corrosion.
Aluminum
Many believe aluminum is soft – but modern alloys such as 7075-T6 are as hard as many types of steel. It is used in aviation and aerospace, and Picatinny rails made of 7075 aluminum are the preferred choice among several special forces. Significantly lighter – without compromising durability.
Protection against weather, wear and rust
The surface determines how long the rail looks new - and how well it stands up to moisture, salt, and field use.
Black anodized
Electrical anodizing creates an extremely hard oxide layer directly on the aluminum's surface. The result is a matte, black finish that resists scratches, moisture, and rough field use without showing wear. Requires no maintenance – the rail looks new season after season.
Read more →Burnished steel
The traditional surface treatment for steel. Provides a warm, dark tone and a classic look suitable for most rifles. Bluing offers basic corrosion protection but is not the most durable treatment over time – especially in a humid climate, the barrel should be oiled regularly to maintain finish and protection.
Read more →QPQ / Tenifer
The most durable surface treatment available for steel. A thermochemical process that penetrates the material and hardens the surface to a degree exceeding chrome. In practice, this means a rail that can be used in salt, rain, and harsh field conditions year after year – without maintenance and without visible wear. For those who want to install it once and never think about it again.
Read more →0, 10, 20 or 30 MOA?
Picatinny rails can, in some but not all models, be purchased with built-in incline. Incline provides more elevation in the scope and is thus suitable if you are shooting long distance. For classic hunting at ordinary distances, a flat 0 MOA rail is the right choice.
Immerse yourself in the rail
Background, standards, and choices that make the rail system meaningful.
The History Behind Picatinny
From American military to global hunting standard. Read how a rail developed for the US military in 1995 became the world's most widespread mounting system - and why it is still unsurpassed.
Read more →MIL-STD-1913 vs STANAG-4694
Two standards, same basic idea - but not quite identical. Understand the difference between the original American MIL-STD and the newer NATO STANAG, and what it means for compatibility with your optics.
Read more →How to find the right splint
Rifle model, material, cant, and length - there are more choices than you think. A short guide to finding exactly the rail that fits your setup, without measuring incorrectly.
Read more →Picatinny vs Weaver
They look alike - but they're not the same. Understand the difference in slot width and spacing, and why Picatinny gives you more mounting options and better locking than the older Weaver system.
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