Leupold BackCountry Cross-Slot Rail Weatherby Mark V 6 Lug 1-pc Matte LU171352

The Leupold BackCountry Cross-Slot Rail for Weatherby Mark V 6-Lug actions is an ultralight, one-piece mounting base built for hunters who demand a rock-solid optic platform without the bulk. While many lightweight rifles are weighed down by heavy steel rails that throw off the rifle's natural balance, this rail uses a streamlined 7075-T6 aluminum architecture. It keeps your setup agile and easy to handle in the field while providing the rigid Picatinny/Weaver-compatible interface you need for precise shot placement.

The real technical edge comes from the high-strength monolithic design. By using a single-piece rail, you eliminate the alignment tiny variations that can happen with multi-piece bases, keeping your scope perfectly indexed to the receiver. Because it’s machined from 7075-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum—which offers nearly double the tensile strength of standard 6061 alloys—you can reach proper torque values without deforming the rail. This ensures your zero stays put, even under the punchy recoil of a Weatherby magnum.

This CNC-machined rail packs professional-grade durability into a package that weighs only 1.80 oz. The 6.30-inch geometry provides a generous mounting surface for a wide variety of optics, while the 0 MOA cant maintains your factory ballistic zero for straightforward performance. Whether you prefer Picatinny or Weaver-style rings, the universal cross-slot interface gives you the flexibility to choose your favorite glass without adding unnecessary mass to your mountain rifle.

Features

• One-piece rail architecture — Eliminates multi-base alignment variables for consistent optic indexing and improved zero stability
• 7075-T6 aluminum billet — Nearly double the tensile strength of 6061 rails, allowing confident torque application without rail deformation
• 1.80 oz ultralight weight — Reduces receiver mass compared to steel bases, helping maintain rifle balance during extended backcountry carry
• Cross-slot mounting interface — Picatinny and Weaver ring compatibility for broad optic mounting flexibility across scope systems

Technical Specifications

• Profile: Leupold BackCountry Cross-Slot
• Retention: Weatherby Mark V 6-Lug (LT), 1-Piece Rail
• Cant: 0 MOA
• Weight: 1.80 oz
• Build: 7075-T6 Aluminum, Matte Black Finish
• Interface: Picatinny/Weaver Compatible, Torx Screws Included
• Application: Lightweight Hunting, Precision Optic Mounting
• Origin: USA, Leupold & Stevens, Inc.

When rifle balance, structural rigidity, and optic reliability matter, the Leupold BackCountry Cross-Slot Rail delivers a precision mounting platform engineered for serious Weatherby shooters. Trust SMKW to supply authentic Leupold components built to perform in demanding hunting and field environments.