EAW Steel Picatinny rail, Weatherby Mark V Magnum

Description

EAW Steel Picatinny rail, Weatherby Mark V Magnum Product description

About Picatinny Rail

The Picatinny rail system is engineered with slots spaced precisely 5.23 mm apart, ensuring consistent and versatile usage along its entire length. This design allows for easy mounting and universal compatibility, meaning accessories designed for a Picatinny rail will fit perfectly, regardless of the manufacturer or production date. Valued for its affordability, durability, and reliability, the Picatinny rail has become a preferred choice among professionals and military personnel, dominating the scope mounts market in recent years.

The Picatinny design represents a significant improvement over the older Weaver standard. While the Weaver system has only a few predetermined slots, the Picatinny rail features continuous slots across its surface, offering greater flexibility for mounting devices at any location. Additionally, the slots on a Weaver rail are narrower, at 3.8 mm, which means scope mounts designed for Weaver rails can fit on a Picatinny rail. However, mounts specifically made for Picatinny rails do not fit on Weaver rails due to the size difference of recoil stoppers. This compatibility and versatility position the Picatinny rail as a superior mounting solution for various applications.

About the EAW

Founded in 1919, EAW is Germany’s oldest active manufacturer of scope mounts and is globally recognized for its innovative, high-quality scope mounts. The company offers an array of Picatinny rails, meticulously designed to ensure a seamless integration with various rifle models. These rails provide a secure and precise fit, optimizing the positioning of optical devices. Renowned for their durability and reliability, EAW’s Picatinny rails are highly favored by both professionals and firearms enthusiasts. Despite their superior quality, these mounts come at a higher cost.

About the Weatherby

Founded by Roy Weatherby in 1945 in California, Weatherby Inc. started with a vision for high-speed, lightweight bullets for superior hunting performance. The company quickly established itself with innovative designs, notably the Mark V bolt-action rifle known for its strength and reliability. By the 1960s, Weatherby expanded into shotguns and other firearms, maintaining a reputation for quality and reliability under continuous family leadership.

About the Mark V Magnum

The Weatherby Mark V Magnum rifle model, designed by Roy Weatherby and Fred Jennie, entered production in 1957. It was originally crafted by Sauer & Sohn until 1973 due to the high standards set by Weatherby. Known as “the world’s perfect rifle,” it was initially developed as a 9-lug push-feed action but was later adapted for hunting, available in both 9-lug and 6-lug configurations. The rifle is celebrated for its unique 54° bolt rotation, which facilitates quicker reloading and allows scopes to be mounted very close to the bores. The receiver features four mounting holes, two each on the front and rear mounting surfaces, catering to diverse mounting needs. Barrel lengths for this model range between 61 cm and 66 cm, accommodating various shooting preferences​​.

Variants

Mark V Magnum comes in 18 variations: Accumark, Accumark Limited, Accumark Pro, Accumark Elite, Backountry 2.0, Backountry 2.0 Carbon, Backountry 2.0 Ti, Backountry 2.0 Ti Carbon, Carbonmark, Carbonmark Pro, Carbonmark Elite, Cowpoke Edition, Dangerous Game, Deluxe, Weathermark, Weathermark Bronze, Weathermark LT, Weathermark Limited.

Calibres

Mark V Magnum is chambered for:

• .257 Wby. Mag.
• .270 Wby. Mag.
• .30-378 Wby. Mag.
• .300 Wby. Mag.
• .300 Win. Mag.
• .338 Lapua
• .338-378 Wby. Mag
• .340 Wby. Mag.
• .375 H&H
• .375 Wby. Mag.
• .378 Wby. Mag.
• .416 Wby. Mag.
• .460 Wby. Mag.
• 6.5-300 Wby. Mag.
• 7mm Wby. Mag.

Design of the Rail

The EAW Steel Picatinny rail, Weatherby Mark V, is crafted from steel, providing exceptional hardness and durability compared to aluminum. This ensures a higher degree of repeatability with minimal wear over time. The rail features 15 slots and 4 mounting holes, all secured with 6-48 threading. A unique central channel allows the simultaneous use of the rifle’s iron sights, providing a reliable backup option without needing to remove the rail when there is nothing mounted on it. This Picatinny rail is firmly attached to the rifle with 4 screws, ensuring a secure and stable mount.

Mounting Dimensions

• A=21.9mm
• B=113.9mm
• C=15.3mm
• R1=60mm
• R2=17mm
• BHU=3.2mm

This rail can also be mounted on:

Usually, a Picatinny rail can be mounted on multiple different rifles if they share the same mounting surface, which we commonly refer to as the mounting standard. The EAW Steel Picatinny rail, Weatherby Mark V can be mounted on the following rifles, which share the same mounting standard:

• Bergara B14 LA
• Bergara Premier LA
• CZ 600 Lux (Long)
• CZ 600 Range (Long)
• Haenel Jaeger 10 (Up from series-Nr. JX-000921)
• Haenel Jaeger Pro
• Howa 1500 LA
• HS Precision LA
• Mauser M12 (2019-onward)
• Mauser M18
• McMillan G30 LA
• Remington 700 LA
• Remington 78 LA
• Remington 721
• Remington 725
• Sauer 100
• Sauer 101
• Smith & Wesson 1500 LA
• Weatherby Vanguard LA
• Weatherby Europa

Mounting Instructions

Clean the rifle’s receiver thoroughly with a cleaning fluid, such as acetone, to remove all stains, grease, and oil. Once the surface is clean and dry, verify that the screws fit both the rail and the receiver holes. Before mounting the rail, apply a minimal amount of thread-locking fluid (278 or 648) to the screws, avoiding any contact with the mounting holes. Carefully clean any excess fluid around the rail using the cleaning fluid. Using a torque driver, tighten the screws to the appropriate torque (up to 3 Nm/26.5 in-lbs). If you require any mounting tools, you can find them on our Rifle Scope Mounting Tools page.

What’s in the box?

Each package comes complete with one steel rail and 4 screws to securely attach the rail to your firearm.

Warranty

This product comes with a 30-year warranty.

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