Picatiny bar on XPR 308 win.

Product detailed description

The Picatinny bar consists of grooves with 5.23mm gaps between them, which means it can be used along its entire length. It is simple to fit and interchangeable - if something is made for the Picatinny rail, it will be compatible regardless of manufacturer or date of manufacture. It's affordable, durable and reliable - that's why it's so often used by professionals and soldiers. Because of all its great features, Picatinny rail has dominated the rail market in recent years.

Picatinny is a big step up from the Weaver standard. The Weaver has a few predetermined grooves, while the Picatinny has grooves all over its surface, allowing the device to be mounted wherever the user sees fit. The Weaver groove is 3.8mm wide, so ring mounts made for the Weaver rail will also fit the Picatinny rail, while ring mounts made specifically for the Picatinny rail will not fit the Weaver rail. This is one of the main reasons why Picatinny is a better mounting solution.

EAW is a German company, known for the production of high quality assemblies. Their Picatinny rails, which are all made of steel, have a nice finish and feature a unique channel in the middle that allows the user to clearly see the sights of the rifle. The screws are included in the package. EAW selects only the best materials for their products. However, all of these great features come at a pretty high price.