EAW Steel Picatinny rail, Steyr Manlicher M

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 Steyr Mannlicher

Steyr Mannlicher, established in Austria in 1864, originally produced military rifles. It gained fame with the innovative Mannlicher-Schönauer rifle, introduced in 1903. Today, Steyr is renowned for producing high-quality hunting and sporting rifles, incorporating unique designs and advanced materials. Its reputation is built on a commitment to precision, reliability, and innovation, maintaining its place as a top choice among discerning shooters worldwide.

About the Model M

The Steyr Mannlicher M is a versatile bolt-action rifle introduced in 1973 and produced until 1996, designed to handle longer cartridges with its robust receiver. The "M" stands for Medium, denoting its action length. This rifle features a smooth operating action with two opposing curves and a 60° bolt throw, allowing for low-scope mounting. It includes a six-lug rear locking bolt and a user-friendly two-position safety catch. The detachable drum magazine, holding up to five rounds, is crafted from durable synthetic material with a transparent rear wall for easy cartridge monitoring. Users can select between single or double triggers, with adjustable pull weight, and an optional German-style hair trigger. There are four holes for mounting purposes on the Steyr Mannlicher M receiver, two on the front, and two on the rear mounting surface. The acronyms at the end of the rifle model used by Steyr are adapted to the German language and refer to different caliber groups or action lengths. Therefore, they differ from most international abbreviations: SL – Super Leicht (super light), L – Leicht (light), M – Medium (same as in English), S – Schwer (heavy).

Calibres

The M model is chambered for the following calibers:

• 6.5x55  
• 6.5x57
• .270 Win.
• 7x57
• 7x64
• 7.5x55 
• .30-06 Spr.  
• 8x57    
• 9.3x62  

Design of the Rail

The EAW Steel Picatinny rail, Steyr Manlicher M, 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 14 slots and 4 mounting holes, all secured with M4x0.5 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=10mm
• B=99.9mm
• C=10mm
• R1=17mm
• R2=17mm
• BHU=0mm

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, Steyr Manlicher M can be mounted on the following rifles, which share the same mounting standard:

• Steyr Mannlicher Luxus L
• Steyr Mannlicher Luxus M
• Steyr Mannlicher Luxus S

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.