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 Sako
Sako, founded in 1921 in Finland, started as a rifle repair workshop and evolved into a premier manufacturer of high-quality hunting rifles and cartridges. Known for innovation, its products became especially popular in the USA post-World War II. The 1980s saw Sako merge with Tikkakoski, adding the Tikka rifle line. Now under Beretta Holding, Sako continues to influence global firearm technology.
About the TRG 22/42
The Sako TRG 22/42 is a precision sniper rifle extensively used by various governments and sport shooters alike. Known for its robust and reliable performance in long-range competitions, it features a fully adjustable and reinforced stock and a bolt with a 60° angle rotation for quick operation. The receiver is designed with a 16.5mm dovetail with recoil notches and six mounting holes (three at the front and three at the back) to facilitate the attachment of tactical mounts like Picatinny rails. The Sako TRG 22/42 rifles offer various barrel lengths to accommodate different shooting needs. Specifically, the TRG 22 is typically fitted with a 510 mm or 600 mm barrel, whereas the TRG 42 generally comes with a 690 mm barrel.
Calibres
- TRG-22 is chambered for: 6.5mm Creedmoor, .260 Rem. and .308 Win..
- TRG-42 is chambered for: .300 Win. Mag. and .338 Lapua Mag..
Design of the Rail
The EAW Steel Picatinny rail, Sako TRG 22, 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 15 slots and 4 mounting holes, all secured with M3.5 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 and 16.5 mm Dovetail.
Mounting Dimensions
- A=22mm
- B=82.3mm
- C=22mm
- R1=0mm
- R2=0mm
- BHU=0mm
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.
