EAW Steel Picatinny, Bergara BA13

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 Bergara

Bergara originates from the town of Bergara, Spain, and is recognized globally as one of the finest barrel manufacturers. This reputation is largely thanks to the influence of Ed Shilen, a legendary U.S. barrel designer who helped set up Bergara's factory to produce high-quality barrels at low production costs. Bergara manufactures a variety of firearm designs and outdoor equipment, quickly gaining market presence due to their excellent quality and affordability. 

About the BA13

The Bergara BA13 is a single-shot break-barrel rifle renowned for its simplicity and reliability. It features an efficient takedown system that allows for easy assembly and disassembly without the need for tools. The rifle comes with barrel lengths of 42, 46, and 51 cm (16.5, 18, and 20 inches). Additionally, the Bergara BA13 usually comes with pre-installed Picatinny rails for mounting scopes, which can be unscrewed and replaced if needed. This model is available with either an ordinary stock or a thumbhole stock, catering to different user preferences.

Calibres

It is chambered for:

• .222 Rem
• .243 Win
• 5x57R
• .300 BLK
• .308 Win
• .30-06 SPRG
• .45-70 Gov
• 8x57 JRS

Design of the Rail

The EAW Steel Picatinny, Bergara BA13, 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 4 mounting holes, all secured with 8-40 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, ensuring a secure and stable mount.

Mounting Dimensions

• A=21.9mm
• B=20mm
• C=21.9mm
• R1=12.7mm
• R2=12.7mm
• BHU=0mm

This rail can also be mounted on:

Usually, a Picatinny rail can be mounted on multiple different rifles if they share the same mounting surface, which we commonly refer to as the mounting standard. The EAW Steel Picatinny, Bergara BA13 can be mounted on the following rifles, which share the same mounting standard:

• CVA Accura V2
• Bergara Scout
• CVA Centerfire Scout
• CVA Optima V2

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.