EAW Steel Picatinny rail, Steyr Mannlicher SBS 96 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 S (B=100.2)

The Steyr Mannlicher Model S (B=100.2) is a bolt-action rifle introduced in 1973 and manufactured until 1996. It is based on the Steyr Mannlicher L but features a larger and heavier receiver for longer cartridges. The rifle has a smooth operating action with a bolt that houses six rear locking lugs, and the bolt throw is only 60°, allowing for low-scope mounting. It has a two-position safety catch located at the right end of the receiver, which blocks the firing pin and locks the bolt handle. The receiver has four mounting holes: two at the front and two at the rear. 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 S model is chambered for the following calibers:

• 6.5x68  
• 7mm Rem. Mag.
• .300 Win. Mag.
• .300 H&H Mag.
• 8x68S
• .338 Win. Mag.
• 9.3x64 
• .375 H&H Mag.

Design of the Rail

The EAW Steel Picatinny rail, Steyr Mannlicher SBS 96 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 12 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=100.2mm
• 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 Mannlicher SBS 96 M can be mounted on the following rifles, which share the same mounting standard:

• Steyr M 72 L
• Steyr Mannlicher Jagdmatch L (B=100.2)
• Steyr Mannlicher Jagdmatch SL (B=100.2)

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.