EAW Steel Picatinny, Winchester XPR LA

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 Winchester

Founded in 1866 by Oliver Winchester, Winchester Repeating Arms Company has been pivotal in the development of firearm technology, particularly with the introduction of the lever-action rifle. The company's legacy started with the Model 1866, known as the "Yellow Boy." Over the decades, Winchester expanded its reputation with models like the 1892 and the Model 70, often referred to as "The Rifleman’s rifle." Owned by the Olin Corporation today, Winchester continues to influence the firearms industry with a diverse range of products from rifles to ammunition.

About the XPR LA

The Winchester XPR LA (Long Action) rifle, introduced in 2015, embodies modern bolt-action design. It features the M.O.A. Trigger System, which enhances user control and accuracy through a pivoting lever mechanism. The rifle operates on a push-feed bolt system with three locking lugs and a 60-degree bolt lift, contributing to its robust functionality. Safety is managed via a two-position safety mechanism. The XPR LA supports a detachable magazine holding three rounds and includes four pre-drilled holes on the receiver for mounting purposes.

Variants

Winchester Model 70 LA is available in the following variants: Dark Earth Combo, Hunter Mountain Country Range, Hunter – KUIU Vias, Hunter – Kuiu Verde 2.0, Hunter – Kryptek Highlander, Suppressor Ready Titanium, Hunter – Mossy Oak Break-up Country, Hunter Compact – Mossy Oak Break-up Country, Extreme Hunter – TrueTimber Midnight MB, TrueTimber Strata MB, Hunter – Mossy Oak DNA, Compact Scope Combo, Scope Combo, Thumbhole Varmint, Renegade Long Range, Stealth Suppressor Ready, Hunter True Timber Strata, Sporter, Standard, Compact, SR, Hunter – Mossy Oak Elements Terra Bayou, Hunter Scope Combo – True Timber Strata, Hunter Compact Combo in True Timber Strata, Green, Stealth Titanium, Titanium, Sporter Titanium, Sporter Titanium SR, Titanium SR.

Calibres

Winchester Model XPR LA is chambered for the following calibers:

• .270 Win
• 7mm Rem. Mag.
• .30-06 Spr.
• .300 Win. Mag.
• .338 Win. Mag
• .350 Legend

Design of the Rail

The EAW Steel Picatinny, Winchester XPR LA, 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 6-40 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=98.1mm
• C=21.9mm
• R1=34mm
• R2=17mm
• BHU=2.5mm

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.