Contessa Picatinny Rail for Benelli R1 (5 holes)

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 Benelli

Benelli, founded in 1967 by the Benelli brothers who also owned the Benelli motorcycle company, revolutionized hunting shotguns with their inertia driven mechanism. This innovative design allowed for rapid firing and became a hallmark of Benelli's reliability and performance. Acquired by Beretta in 1983, Benelli entered the rifle market in 2002, demanding the same high levels of precision and mechanical reliability. By 2007, they had sold over two million shotguns, demonstrating their impact and success in the firearms industry.

About the R1

The Benelli R1 is a semi-automatic big-game rifle utilizing the Auto-Regulating Gas-Operated (A.R.G.O.) system, originally developed for the Benelli M4 shotgun. This system ensures high reliability and reduces recoil by nearly 50%, improving shooting comfort. The rifle features four drilled and tapped mounting holes for optics, arranged in two pairs along the receiver. The barrel length varies between 20" and 24", depending on the configuration. Designed for powerful hunting cartridges, the R1 is favored for its durability and accuracy, making it suitable for big-game hunting and professional use.

Variants

Benelli R1 is available in the following variants:

• Pro Big Game Rifle
• Big Game Rifle

Calibres

Benelli R1 is chambered for the following calibers:

• .30-06 Spr.
• .338 Lapua Mag.
• .300 Win Mag.
• .308 Win.

Design of the Rail

The Contessa Picatinny Rail for Benelli R1 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 12 slots and 5 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 five screws.

Mounting Dimensions

• A=12.7mm
• B=40.5mm
• C=12.7mm
• C1=40.5mm
• BHU=0mm
• R1=18.0mm
• R2=18.0mm

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 Benelli R1 can be mounted on the following rifles, which share the same mounting standard:

• FN Browning BPR
• FN Browning Acera
• Benelli ARGO
• Fabarm Iris
• FN Browning BAR
• FN Browning BAR MK2
• FN Browning BAR MK3
• FN Browning Maral
• FN Browning BLR LA
• FN Browning BLR Lightning LA
• Winchester SXR Vulcan

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 five screws to securely attach the rail to your firearm.

Warranty

This product comes with a 30-year warranty.