Leupold BackCountry Cross-Slot Remington 700 SA 20MOA | 8-40 Adaptable LU187341

The Leupold BackCountry Remington 700 SA 1-pc 20MOA Rail is a precision-machined foundation built specifically for the Remington 700 Short Action. It solves two of the biggest headaches in long-range shooting: limited elevation travel and mounting hardware that can’t handle heavy recoil. By combining a rigid, one-piece 7075-T6 aluminum structure with a built-in forward cant, this rail provides the rock-solid stability your glass deserves.

Standard flat bases often eat up your scope’s internal elevation before you even start dialing for distance. This rail features a 20 MOA taper that mechanically angles your optic downward, effectively "saving" your adjustment travel for those long-range shots. For those running heavy-recoiling magnums or oversized optics, the design is also 8-40 adaptable, allowing you to upgrade from standard 6-48 screws to larger hardware for maximum shear strength.

At just 1.75 ounces, this mount gives you the structural integrity of a one-piece rail without weighing down your hunting rig. The cross-slot design is fully compatible with both Picatinny and Weaver-style rings, giving you the freedom to choose your preferred optic setup. It’s a low-profile, high-strength solution that keeps your rifle balanced and your zero point-of-aim.

Features

• 7075-T6 aluminum construction with higher tensile strength than common 6061 rails for improved resistance to deformation under torque and recoil
• 20 MOA integrated cant with mechanical scope angle offset to preserve internal elevation adjustment for long-range engagements
• One-piece rail body with continuous mounting surface for improved optic alignment and reduced shift under recoil impulse
• 8-40 adaptable screw pattern allowing larger fastener diameter potential for increased shear resistance in precision and magnum rifle builds

Technical Specifications

• Profile: Leupold BackCountry Cross-Slot Series
• Retention: Remington 700 Short Action, 1-Piece Rail
• Cant: 20 MOA
• Weight: ~1.75 oz
• Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum, Matte Black finish
• Interface: Picatinny and Weaver compatible, includes 6-48 screws (8-40 adaptable)
• Primary applications: Long-range precision and lightweight hunting
• Recommended torque: 22 in-lbs base-to-receiver
• Origin: Made in the USA by Leupold & Stevens Inc.

If you're building a serious long-range hunting or precision rifle, the mounting base shouldn't be the weak link in your optics system. The Leupold BackCountry 20MOA Rail delivers the structural integrity, elevation bias, and hardware upgrade path experienced shooters expect. Order yours from SMKW and secure a professional-grade optic foundation trusted by precision rifle builders.