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Mounting Rifle Scopes can become confusing when navigating through the world of available riflescope rings and bases. Two common questions when it comes to mounting rifle scopes are; "Will my Weaver style rings fit a Picatinny rail/base?" and "Will my Picatinny rings fit a Weaver style base?" The short answer to these questions is "Maybe" and to understand this answer, you must first understand the differences.

Historically, Rifle Scopes and accessories manufacturers developed their own systems for attaching to firearms. Everyone had their own idea of how best to mount their optics. In the mid 90s, there was an explosion of optical technology and the military was looking for a standard mounting system to attach accessories to weapons quickly and easily while maintaining accuracy. They wanted to be able to remove and reattach accessories without going through the time consuming process of re zeroing the equipment.

For this, they tasked the Picatinny Arsenal. The Arsenal was asked to develop a standardized system for mounting optics and other accessories. In doing so, they gathered various popular mounting systems available at the time, measured them, and averaged the measurements. They added some tweaks and modifications, tested, retweaked, remodified, and the MIL-STD 1913 rail was born. This Mil standard is typically called the Picatinny rail.

So what does this have to do with mounting rifle scopes? The dimensions that were settled on are very similar to that of Weaver. Principally, the width is nearly exactly the same. The primary difference between the two style mounts is in the recoil lug. The recoil lug is the crossways slots in the mounts which keep the devices from sliding forward during the recoil of a firing event. The recoil lug is larger, more frequent, and more evenly spaced in the MIL-STD 1913 rail offering a greater flexibility for rifle scopes, tactical sights and other accessories. So, generally, Weaver style rings will fit on a Picatinny style base whereas the converse is less likely to hold true. Where this does not hold true is with rings that straddle the base and do not lock within the recoil lug and there are some Picatinny rings that are thin enough to fit within the recoil lug. Also, many shooting accessories are now designed to fit both Style Bases.

When ordering rings and bases to mount your rifle scopes and other shooting accessories, the safe choice is to, where possible, remain consistent. Choose Weaver Style Rings matched with Weaver and the same with Picatinny style rail. Otherwise you run the risk returning to get bits and pieces trying to fit a miss matched system.

As a little helpful hint, be sure to use a medium strength thread locking material when securing those pieces of your mounting system that you won't be frequently undoing. This will help keep the rifle scopes from vibrating loose during shooting and transit.

Stephen Fischer is co-owner of MBS of New Orleans, LLC, the parent company of ClearlyOptics.com. Clearly Optics is dedicated to providing quality shooting accessories, including Binoculars, Rifle Scopes, Red Dot Sights, and Laser Sights at affordable prices.

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Vortex Picatinny Rail Tripod Mount - PTM $24.99 Vortex Picatinny Rail Tripod Mount.

Trijicon RM33 Low Picatinny Rail Mount $116.37 Low Picatinny Rail Mount . Manufacture ID: RM33. Low Picatinny Rail Mount for RMR

Drift Innovation Picatinny Mount - Black $42.95 The Drift Picatinny Mount allows you to attach your camera to a standard Picatinny rail (MIL-STD-1913 rail, STANAG 2324 rail or "tactical" rail) on your gun or rifle.

LaserMax LMSMANTA Remote Switch Mount 3 Cord Clips Picatinny or Weaver Rail Black $55.98 Type: Remote Switch Mount. Color: Black. Accessories: 3 Cord Clips. Fit: Picatinny or Weaver Rail. Satisfaction ensured.

Magpul Industries MAG012ODG XT Rail Texture Panel Accessory Rail Covers Picatinny Green $25.82 Rail Texture Panel Accessory Rail Covers Picatinny prevents damage to gear such as rappelling ropes that may be abraded or cut by uncovered rail sections. Sections can mount next to each other to form a visually continuous cover. Provides rubbery grip surface for improved weapon control. Protects the operator from sharp rail edges. Protects unmounted rail areas from damage. Easily cut for custom fitting. Each covers 15 slots of rail. Rail covers. Color: OD Green. Fit Picatinny.

ProMag Tactical Lightweight Folding Bipod, 6 Inch, Picatinny Rail Mount $65.95 This lightweight folding 6 inch bipod was originally designed for use with SAW (Squad Automatic Weapons). The bipod is manufactured to USGI milspec. The bipod attaches to rifles with quad or Picatinny rails. The spring loaded bipod deploys instantly and folds securely when not in use. Constructed from black oxide carbon steel and aircraft grade aluminum.

ProMag Tactical Lightweight Folding Bipod, 9 Inch, Picatinny Rail Mount $65.95 This lightweight folding 9 inch bipod was originally designed for use with SAW (Squad Automatic Weapons). The bipod manufactured to USGI milspec. The bipod attaches to rifles with quad or Picatinny rails. The spring loaded bipod deploys instantly and folds securely when not in use. Constructed from black oxide carbon steel and aircraft grade aluminum.

Knights Armament 25789 Mount Picatinny Black $95.54 Knights (KAC) latest 1 O clock Offset mount for the Aim point Micro T1 red dot optic sight. Ideally suited for mounting your Micro sight on the side of the forearm or in conjunction with your primary rifle scope for a quick secondary QCB red dot sight. Steel and aluminum construction. Picatinny rail mount. Black Mil Spec finish. 1 O clock Offset. Made in U.S.A.

Magpul Industries MAG012FDE XT Rail Texture Panel Accessory Desert Tan Rail Covers Picatinny $25.82 Provides rubbery grip surface for improved weapon control. Protects the operator from sharp rail edges. Protects unmounted rail areas from damage. Prevents damage to gear such as rappelling ropes that may be abraded or cut by uncovered rail sections. Easily cut for custom fitting. Sections can mount next to each other to form a visually continuous cover. Each covers 15 slots of rail. Finish: Desert Tan. Fit: Picatinny. Type: Accessory.

Kingman Training Laser Pointer With Rail $39.95 Features 2mw Low Intensity Beam Picatinny Rail Adjustable Mount

ProMag Picatinny Rail Sling Swivel $24.75 The Picatinny rail sling swivel allows the use of standard and tactical slings on weapons with Picatinny rail systems. The swivel may be attached to any point on the weapon where a rail is present. Constructed of black hard anodized aircraft grade aluminum with a standard military sling swivel. All mounting hardware included.

Fenix Picatinny Rail Tactical Flashlight Ring ALG-01 $12.99 Fenix Picatinny Rail Tactical Flashlight Ring ALG-01 Type: Flashlights

Midwest Industries MCTAR02 Short Picatinny Rail Standard Handguard Black $30.23 Able to use standard heat shields after installation in most circumstances. Will fit AR series hand guards with large or small holes. Mounting hardware included. Hard coat anodized 6061 aluminum construction. Hort rail hand guard mount. Finish: Black. Fits: Standard Hand guard.

ProMag PM131 Picatinny Rail Sling Swivel $34.98 The Picatinny rail sling swivel allows the use of standard and tactical slings on weapons with Picatinny rail systems. The swivel may be attached to any point on the weapon where a rail is present. Constructed of black hard anodized aircraft grade aluminum with a standard military sling swivel. All mounting hardware included.

Custom Products Tactical Bolt On Rail Mount - Small $19.95 Description The Small Picatinny Rail comes with four screws and bolts on to any CP Hand Shroud that accepts Picatinny Rails. All of our rails are made to Military Spec.

Contour Picatinny Mount $29.99 Attach your camera to a tactical weapon platform and more with this Contour 3900 Picatinny mount that features reinforced polymer construction for a durable design and a TRail system for simple use.

ProMag PM141A Tac Picatinny Scope Rail $69.55 Tactical Picatinny Scope Rail . Manufacture ID: PM141A. The PM141A Tactical Picatinny Ruger Ranch Scope Rail provides additional flexibility when mounting longer scopes electronic sights or night vision. The scope rail attaches directly to the integral bases on the Ranch rifle. The scope rail requires no modifications to the rifle; quickly attaches to Mini14 Ranch Mini30 6.8 Ranch rifles. The rail (10.5 long rail) positions the scope over the receiver for improved balance and better eye alignment. Machined from T6 aluminum then type III anodized. The Lightweight aluminum rail keeps weight to a minimum. The scope rail accepts both Weaverstyle and Picatinny rings and optics. Red dot holographic and other sights may be used as well. The scope rail fits only Ruger ranch rifles with integral scope bases. All mounting hardware included.

Daniel Defense DD6000 Black Picatinny $93.88 The Daniel Defense 1.0 Offset Flashlight Mount is designed as a clamp on mount which requires no tools for installation or removal from a 1913 MILSpec railed handguard. Designed for use in conjunction with a vertical foregrip which is mounted on the bottom handguard rail. The Daniel Defense Offset Flashlight Mount may be mounted on either side rail for ambidextrous use. The unique drop down design places the forward mounted light button within easy reach of the shooters forward hand grip allowing quick thumb access for spot on/off light control. This setup eliminates many accidental light discharges because although the action to the on/off button is quick and natural it is also deliberate. Material: 6061 T6 Aluminum. Type 3 Hard coat black anodizing. Fit: 1.0 Dia. Lights.

Vortex Standard 30mm Rifle Scope High Rings - Picatinny / Weaver Mount - Set Of 2 - 30MRNG-H $19.99 The Vortex Standard 30mm Medium Rifle Scope rings mount on Picatinny or Weaver type rails positioning the center of the riflescope tube at a height of 1. 22 inches (31mm) from the base rail surface. Made from aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum for optimum strength.

Custom Products Tactical Bolt On Rail Mount - Medium $19.95 Description Now you can add a rail to your Custom Products barrel shroud to complete your Mil Sim look. The CP Medium Picatinny Rail comes with Three screws and bolts on to any CP hand shroud that accepts Picatinny Rails. All of our rails are made to Military Specs.

ProMag PM015A 11 Rib 1913 Picatinny Rail Panel 4 Pack $32.7 ProMag Picatinny Rail Covers. Protects Rail when not in use and provides a positive grip surface. Constructed of glass filled black polymer. Fit: Picatinny. Units per Box: 4 Pack.

Aimpoint 12245 QRP2 Picatinny Mount with 30mm QuickRelease Picatinny $162.86 Fits 30mm Comp series sights. Quick Release. For Picatinny Rails. Spacer #12227 is necessary for AR15/M4 flat top rifles. Aimpoint Quick Release Picatinny Ring Mount.

Mako HBA Harris Bipod Adapter for Picatinny/Weaver Rail Black $37.91 Fits Picatinny or Weaver rail. A Bipod previously attached to this accessory will allow the operator quick installation of bipod as a railmounted accessory.

Burris FastFire Sight Mount - Picatinny Protector $66.99 Burris FastFire Mounting Plate - Picatinny Protector 410330

Burris Ar-Pepr Qd 1 In With Picatinny Tops 410344 $99.99 AR-PEPR QD Scope Mount 1" with/Picatinny Rail - Manufacture ID: 410344The AR-P.E.P.R. QD Mount makes it easy to gear up for different applications or shooting disciplines. Two Quick Detach levers make it easy to change optics or switch to iron sights and still maintain return-to-zero reliability.- 1. Type: Gun Scopes

Designer's RSA Picatinny Rail Sling Adapter(Black) $6.11 - The RSA ectype provides a forward sling attachment point for the Magpul MS2 or MS3 and other clip-in systems.- Made from precision cast black manganese phosphatized steel, the RSA attaches to any MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny/STANAG 4694 rail.

LaserLyte Shotgun Tri Rail Mount $22.56 Set up your tactical or home defense shotgun for maximum versatility and low light performance with this new Tri-Rail Mounting System. Lightweight and durable, this system positions three Picatinny rails at the front end of the shotgun where flashlights and/or lasers are best located. Easily mounted on the magazine tube of most popular 12-gauge pump action shotguns, the Tri-Rail takes up under 1. 5 inches of space ahead of the forearm. Made of tough aircraft grade aluminum with a matte black anodized finish, the Tri-Rail attaches in minutes with two machine screws. - Fits any 1 inch Shotgun Tube or Extention - Can be used with or without a Shotgun Heat Sheild - Takes up only 1. 4 inches of space - Mounts Lasers or Flashlights, Works great with FSL - 1913 type rail system, Picatinny

VLTOR SMCK Picatinny Fits SureFire CKSeriesClassic Black $49.67 The Scout Mount is a Quick Detachable rail mount for certain SureFire flashlights. Installation is simple and the mounting is solid. Scout Mounts available for Eseries (Executive) Gseries (Nitrolon) and CKseries (Classic Knurled) SureFire flashlights. Color: Black. Flashlight widths: 1.01 1.03 .

VLTOR SMG Picatinny Fits SureFire GSeriesNitrolon Black $50.45 The Scout Mount is a Quick Detachable rail mount for certain SureFire flashlights. Installation is simple and the mounting is solid. Scout Mounts available for Eseries (Executive) Gseries (Nitrolon) and CKseries (Classic Knurled) SureFire flashlights. Color: Black. Flashlight widths: 1.03 1.04 .

EMA Tactical EVG Grip Black Any Picatinny Rail $33.37 Provides a natural fighting stance. Incorporates a storage compartment. Rubberized back for comfortable grip surface. No tools required captive thumbnut. Color: Black. Fits Picatinny rail. Made of Polymer. Type: Grip. Fit: Any Picatinny Rail. EMA Tactical.

Empire Battle Tested 45 Degree Offset Picatinny Sight Rail $23.95 The BT 45 degree Offset Picatinny Rail allows for accessories mounting at a 45 degree angle so they will not interfere with your loader or sight line.

Shooters Ridge 9-13 Inch Deluxe Bipod W/Rail Mount & Adapter $154.49 Give your AR-style rifle teh steady rest and raped deployment of Shooters Ridge s Deluxe Bi-pod. The Deluxe Bi-pod with the Picatinny Rail attachment allows shooters to affix the Deluxe Bi-pod to a picatinny rail, giving AR shotters an advantage in bi-pod technology.

FM FMTM30 Tactical Rail Mount System for 30Mm Rube Scopes Black $48.69 30mm TACTICAL RAIL SCOPE MOUNT SYSTEM. Picatinny mounts on rings. See through. Designed to enhance any AR15 rifle. Lightweight machined aluminum. Black matte finish.

GGG GGG1271 Black AR15 Picatinny Mount for QD Sling Swivel $58.31 Rail sling adapter that provides the flexibility of quickly detaching the sling by the use of a rugged 1 1/4 inch QD sling swivel which is included in the package. Side mount sling swivel provides the flexibility to mount the front sling attachment anywhere on the tactical forearm rails. Manufactured from tough 7075 billet aluminum alloy and is Type III black hardcoat anodized per milspec.

SGM Tactical SGMTSPR Picatinny Rail Saiga Black $55.38 Type: Rail. Color: Black. Fit: Saiga.

American Defense Mfg. B3BASE Large Base Mount Qr Picatinny Black $109.69 The ADB3 modular base is the largest base in modular lineup. Standalone it is a fullsize ACOG mount. Alternatively it can accept several different risers to accomodate a variety of uses. It is precision machined from 6061 T6 aluminum and finished in hard coat T3 MilSpec anodize. It features the patent pending Auto Lock Lever system to accommodate both in spec and out of spec rail systems.

BT Spec Ops LED Flashlight - Laser Sight Combo w/ Picatinny Mount flashsight RIS site paintball airsoft $24.99 Brand new, never used FlashSightâ„¢ from BT Paintball. Original list price: $39.95! Utilizes a series of 8 precision, high intensity, bright white LED lights as well as a red laser light for a unique and innovative new laser sight device. Features: * Mounts easily to any Picatinny rail system. * Multi-function switch allows you to select flashlight or laser light. * Quick-mount thumb screws allow for easy attachment. * Utilizes a Class 3A laser, the most powerful allowed by law for consumer lasers. Type: Combo Laser LED Flashlight Color: As Shown Item Count: 1

Magpul Industries MAG410BLK XTM Accessory Rail Covers Picatinny Black $22.62 The new Magpul lowprofile XTM Rail Panels are a twopiece design that attach anywhere on the rail without having to remove previouslymounted accessories. The combination of design and material used in the XTM Panels ensures they will remain securely in place under all operating conditions but may be easily removed using the tips of two rounds when necessary. Each set comes with (4) twopiece panels which will cover one side of a carbine rail. XTM Rail Panels. Finish: Black. Fits: Picatinny.

Aimpoint 12236 Twist Mount Base $176.9 TwistMount Base . Manufacture ID: 12236. Separate quick release base for the 3X MagnifierTwist Mount that fits on a Picatinny rail.

Magpul Industries MAG410FOL XTM Accessory Foliage Rail Covers Picatinny Green $22.62 Color: Foliage Green. Fit: Picatinny. Satisfaction ensured. Designed to suit any budget. Many designs available match your personal style.