Contessa Picatinny Rail for Remington 700 Long (20 MOA)

About Picatinny Rail

The Picatinny rail system features slots spaced at precise 5.23 mm intervals, enabling consistent and versatile use along its entire length. This system is designed for ease of mounting and is universally compatible; accessories designed for a Picatinny rail will fit seamlessly, irrespective of the manufacturer or the date of production. Known for its affordability, durability, and reliability, the Picatinny rail is a popular choice among professionals and military personnel, making it a dominant player in the scope mounts market in recent years.
The Picatinny design marks a significant advancement over the older Weaver standard. Unlike the Weaver system, which offers only a few predetermined slots, the Picatinny rail boasts continuous slots across its surface. This feature provides the flexibility to mount devices at any preferred location. Additionally, the slots on a Weaver rail are narrower, at 3.8 mm, allowing mounts designed for Weaver rails to 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 make the Picatinny rail a superior mounting solution in various applications.

About the Contessa

Contessa, an Italian manufacturer renowned for its high-quality scope mounts, combines decades of experience with advanced 3D technology and precision handcrafting. Recognized internationally, its mounts are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing, featuring soft, rounded edges. Contessa Picatinny rails are machined to strict tolerances, and  feature one of the best fit and finish. Each rail bears the distinctive golden Contessa logo, symbolizing quality and craftsmanship.

About the Remington

Founded in 1816, Remington is America's oldest gun manufacturer. Originally established by Eliphalet Remington II, the company started by making flintlock rifles for personal use. It quickly gained fame after Remington's rifle performed well in a shooting contest, leading to its first orders. Over the years, Remington expanded significantly, especially during wartime, supplying firearms like the M1903A3 Springfield, and developing other products, including typewriters and ammunition. Today, Remington remains a major player in the firearms industry, celebrated for its innovation and quality.

About the 700 LA

The Remington 700 LA (Long Action) is a robust push-feed bolt-action rifle first produced in 1962. This model features a plunger-style ejector and a two-position safety catch located on the upper right side of the handle above the trigger guard. The rifle is capable of holding three to six rounds depending on the model, with adjustable triggers for improved shooting accuracy. It is designed with four mounting holes, two at the front and two at the rear. The Remington 700 LA is available in barrel lengths of 559 mm (22-inch) and 610 mm (24-inch).

Variants

Remington 700 LA is available in the following variants:

• Model 700 Long Range Stainless
• Model 700 5-R Stainless Threaded
• Model 700 5-R Stainless Threaded Gen 2
• Model 700 Stainless 5-R
• Model 700 SPS Tactical AAC-SD
• Model 700 SPS Tactical
• Model 700 Sendero SF II
• Model 700 SPS Stainless
• Model 700 SPS
• Model 700 Long Range
• Model 700 XCR Tactical
• Model 700 CDL SF

Calibres

Remington 700 LA is chambered for the following calibers:

• .220 Swift
• 6mm Rem.
• .25-06 Rem.
• .270 Win.
• 7mm Rem. Mag.
• .280 Rem.
• 7mm RUM
• .30-06 Spr.
• .300 Win. Mag.
• .300 RUM
• .338 Win. Mag.
• .338 RUM
• .35 Whelen
• .375 H&H Mag.
• .375 RUM

Inclination

20 MOA inclination is only needed when the scope runs out of elevation. For example, when shooting at the range of 100 m, shooter gains 58.2 cm / 100 m of additional elevation range with a 20 MOA mount. This is approximately 5.8 Mrad of elevation. To make things even clearer – if the target was placed at 100 m, the scope with 20 MOA inclined rail would aim to the center of the target while the rifle’s barrel would aim 58 cm higher than the scope. This gives the shooter extra elevation needed for long range shooting. If you plan to shoot on distances longer than 600 meters, 20 MOA is most common. There is no negative effect of the inclined Picatinny rail in the mounting setup if you only shoot on shorter distances. The same goes also the other way around, since if you don’t shoot on extreme distances then Picatinny rail with inclination is not needed.

Design of the Rail

The Contessa Picatinny Rail for Remington 700 Long is constructed from steel, known for its superior hardness and durability compared to aluminum, ensures a higher degree of repeatability with less wear over time. The picatinny rail features 15 slots and 4 mounting holes, all secured with 6-48 threading. A distinct central canal on the rail allows for the concurrent use of the rifle's iron sights, offering a reliable backup sighting solution without the need to remove the picatinny rail when there is nothing mounted on it. This picatinny rail is attached to the rifle with four screws.

Mounting Dimensions

• A1=21.9mm
• B=113.90mm
• C=15.3mm
• BHU=2.9mm
• R1=51.0mm
• R2=17.0mm

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 Contessa Picatinny Rail for Remington 700 Long 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 78 LA
• Remington 721
• Remington 725
• Sauer 100
• Sauer 101
• Smith & Wesson 1500 LA
• Weatherby Vanguard LA
• Weatherby Europa.

Mounting Instructions

Remove all the stains (grease, oil etc.) from the rifle's receiver with a cleaning fluid (acetone). Once the surface is clean and dry, check whether the screws match the rail and the holes on the receiver. Before mounting the rail permanently, apply a minimal amount of thread-locking fluid 278 or 648 on screws. Be careful not to get the fluid in or near the mounting holes. Carefully clean the remaining excess fluid around the rail with a cleaning fluid. Using a torque driver, screw the screws appropriately (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, a sturdy wrench for easy installation, and four screws to securely attach the rail to your firearm.

Warranty

This product comes with a 30-year warranty.