Leupold BackCountry Cross-Slot Rail Remington 700 SA | 8-40 Adaptable LU187340

The Leupold BackCountry Cross-Slot Rail for the Remington 700 Short Action is built for the hunter who counts every ounce but won't compromise on a zero. Traditional steel bases add unnecessary bulk to a mountain rifle, while cheap aluminum alternatives can warp or lose their torque under heavy recoil. This one-piece rail solves that dilemma, using high-strength 7075-T6 aluminum to deliver rock-solid rigidity in an ultra-lightweight package.

Performance starts with the material. While many economy rails use softer 6061 aluminum that can deform around screw holes over time, this rail is CNC-machined from 7075-T6 for superior tensile strength. It’s also uniquely adaptable: it ships ready for standard 6-48 screws but is engineered to accept 8-40 fasteners. This allows you to upgrade your mounting hardware for high-recoil setups without needing to modify your receiver.

Weighing in at just 1.75 oz, this rail is the perfect foundation for a backcountry build. The one-piece cross-slot design ensures your optic stays perfectly aligned, whether you prefer Picatinny or Weaver-style rings. By combining professional-grade strength with dual-screw compatibility, it’s a versatile interface that feels just as at home on a standard hunting rifle as it does on a high-precision, heavy-recoil rig.

Features

• 7075-T6 Aluminum Construction – nearly double the tensile strength of common 6061 alloy for increased resistance to slot deformation and recoil stress
• 1-Piece Cross-Slot Rail Design – continuous mounting surface ensures consistent optic alignment and improved recoil distribution
• 8-40 Adaptable Mounting Hardware – includes both 6-48 and 8-40 screws for compatibility with factory receivers and upgraded high-recoil builds
• 1.75 oz Weight – lightweight aerospace aluminum construction reduces rifle system weight for improved carry balance in mountain hunting applications

Technical Specifications

• Profile: Leupold BackCountry Series
• Retention: Remington 700 Short Action, 1-Piece Cross-Slot Rail
• Cant: 0 MOA
• Weight: 1.75 oz lightweight build
• Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum with matte black finish
• Interface: Picatinny and Weaver compatible; includes 6-48 and 8-40 hardware
• Application: Backcountry hunting and precision bolt-action recoil management
• Origin: Made in the USA by Leupold & Stevens Inc.

Precision rifles demand dependable mounting systems, and the Leupold BackCountry Cross-Slot Rail delivers a lightweight foundation that won’t compromise strength or reliability. Whether you’re building a backcountry hunting rifle or refining a precision Remington 700 setup, find the mounting hardware trusted by experienced shooters at SMKW.