Description
The EGW Steel HD scope mount is a one-piece Picatinny rail built specifically for long-action Remington receivers, and it's about as tough as scope bases get. Machined from solid 4140 carbon steel and finished with a durable, rust-resistant parkerized coating, this rail is made to take a beating from heavy recoil calibers like .30-06 and .300 Win Mag without flinching. The 20 MOA of built-in forward cant gives your optic extra elevation travel, which is exactly what you want when you start reaching past 500 yards.
What Makes the EGW Steel HD 20 MOA Rail Tick
The full-length Picatinny cross slots are machined to MIL-STD 1913 specs and held to tight tolerances, so you get real flexibility for positioning your rings and dialing in proper eye relief. It's also ambidextrous, with a bevel on both sides, so lefties and righties get the same clean fit. At roughly 0.35 inches tall from the top of the receiver to the top of the rail, it keeps your optic low and helps with a solid cheek weld. It plays nice with any Picatinny or Weaver-style rings.
Fitment for Your Remington Long Action
This base is cut for the Remington 700 long action, 721, and 725, and the same footprint also covers a handful of 700-pattern rifles including the Bergara B14, Christensen Arms long actions, Mauser M18, and the Sauer 100 and 101. EGW includes both #6-48 and #8-40 screws along with a T-10 bit, so you're covered whether your receiver uses the standard or larger screw pattern. It's always smart to measure your hole spacing against the published dimensions before you order to be sure you've got the right action length.
Getting It Dialed In
Installation is straightforward. EGW recommends torquing the screws to 20 inch-pounds with a drop of blue thread locker to keep everything put under recoil. If you're running the 20 MOA version, a 200-yard zero is a good starting point to make the most of your elevation range. The whole thing, hardware included, is made in the USA.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: EGW (Evolution Gun Works)
- Manufacturer Part Number: 86102
- UPC: 841370109579
- Rail Type: One-Piece Picatinny
- MOA: 20 MOA
- Material: Solid 4140 Carbon Steel
- Finish: Parkerized
- Color: Black
- Center Spread: 4.485 in
- Overall Length: 7.064 in
- Height: 0.35 in (top of receiver to top of rail)
- Weight: 2.5 oz
- Ambidextrous: Yes
- Quick Disconnect Ring Compatible: Yes
- Ring Compatibility: Picatinny or Weaver
- Fits: Remington 700, 721, 725 Long Action
What’s Included
- One-piece Steel HD Picatinny rail
- #6-48 x 1/4 screws
- #8-40 x 1/4 screws
- T-10 bit
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the EGW Steel HD rail fit my rifle besides a Remington 700 long action?
Yes. Along with the Remington 700 long action, 721, and 725, this base fits a number of 700-footprint rifles including the Bergara B14, Christensen Arms long actions, Mauser M18, and the Sauer 100 and 101. Just make sure you're matching a long action and measure your receiver hole spacing against the published dimensions to confirm the fit.
What size mounting screws come with this rail?
EGW includes both #6-48 and #8-40 screws plus a T-10 bit in the box. Some Remington 700 variants use the larger #8-40 pattern, so having both sets covered means you won't be hunting for hardware. The rail is drilled to accept either size.
Why would I want the 20 MOA version instead of a flat 0 MOA base?
The 20 MOA gives your optic an extra 20 minutes of built-in forward elevation, which is ideal once you start shooting in the 500 to 1000 yard range. It preserves more of your scope's internal elevation travel for distance work. If you mostly stay inside 500 yards, a 0 MOA base is the simpler call.
How should I install the EGW Steel HD rail?
EGW recommends torquing the mounting screws to 20 inch-pounds and adding a small drop of blue thread locker to keep things secure under recoil. With the 20 MOA base, zeroing at 200 yards is a solid starting point. A proper torque driver helps you hit spec without over-tightening.





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