EAW Steel Picatinny rail, Haenel Jäger 10

Description

EAW Steel Picatinny rail, Haenel Jäger 10 Product description

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 Haenel

Founded by Carl Gottlieb Haenel in 1840 in Suhl, Germany, Haenel initially produced weapons and bicycles. The company made significant contributions during both World Wars, notably producing the Mauser Model 98. In 2008, the brand experienced a revival, introducing new hunting rifles such as the Jaeger series and continuing its tradition of innovation in firearms manufacturing. The same year, the company reinstated its historic name, C. G. Haenel, and is now part of Merkel.

About the Jaeger 10 (Up from series-Nr. JX-000921)

The Jaeger 10 (Up from series-Nr. JX-000921) rifle is a modern bolt-action model featuring a six-locking-lug bolt and a sixty-degree opening angle, which aids in quick operation. It also includes a detachable magazine with a capacity of 3+1 cartridges for most calibers. The two-position safety switch, which locks the trigger, is conveniently located right at the bolt handle. This rifle comes with Haenel’s detachable iSight system, and its muzzle is threaded for M15x1 with a muzzle cap included. The overall length of the rifle ranges from 1100 mm to 1150 mm, while the barrel length varies from 565 mm to 615 mm, depending on the caliber​​. The Haenel Jaeger 10 receiver comes with five holes for mounting purposes, two on the front and three on the rear mounting surface.

Variants

Haenel Jaeger 10 is available in the following variants: Standard, Tracker, Mountain LT, Stainless AW, Timber LX, Timber Lady, Timber Compact, Timber Lady Compact, Synthetic, Varmint, Varmint Sporter, Supervarmint, Compact SD, Camouflage OR, Camouflage TR, . VSP Varmint Sporter PRO

Calibres

Haenel Jaeger 10 is chambered for the following calibers:

• .223 Rem.
• .270 Win.
• .30-06 Spr.
• .308 Win.
• 6.5×55
• 7×64
• 8x57IS
• 9.3×62
• 7mm Rem. Mag.
• .300 Win. Mag.

Design of the Rail

The EAW Steel Picatinny rail, Haenel Jaeger 10, 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 6-48 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=113.9mm
• C=15.3mm
• R1=60mm
• R2=17mm
• BHU=3mm

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 rail, Haenel Jäger 10 can be mounted on the following rifles, which share the same mounting standard:

• Bergara B14 LA
• Bergara Premier LA
• CZ 600 Lux (Long)
• CZ 600 Range (Long)
• Haenel Jaeger Pro
• Howa 1500 LA
• HS Precision LA
• Mauser M12 (2019-onward)
• Mauser M18
• McMillan G30 LA
• Remington 700 LA
• Remington 78 LA
• Remington 721
• Remington 725
• Sauer 100
• Sauer 101
• Smith & Wesson 1500 LA
• Weatherby Vanguard LA
• Weatherby Europa
• Weatherby Mark V Magnum

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.

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