Sun Optics Picatinny Style Tactical Base for Remington 700 S/A Rifle

The Sun Optics One-Piece Picatinny Style Tactical Base is a rifle-specific optics mounting rail crafted to give your Remington 700 Short Action (S/A) a solid, stable platform for scope rings, red dot sights, or other Picatinny-compatible accessories. Machined from aircraft-grade aluminum with a straight-through rail pattern, it installs directly on the rifle’s receiver and helps keep your optic aligned and secure under recoil.

Key Features

Made for Remington 700 S/A:
• Precision-fit rail designed to match the drilled and tapped holes on Remington 700 Short Action rifles, offering a direct-mount solution without the need for gunsmith modifications.

One-Piece Picatinny Rail:
• Integrates a full-length MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) top rail, providing a standardized footprint for mounting scopes, red dots, back-up sights, or other tactical accessories.

Lightweight Aircraft Aluminum:
• CNC-machined from T-6061 aircraft-grade aluminum for a durable yet lightweight base that won’t add unnecessary heft to your rifle.

Tapered Ends:
• Smooth, tapered tip and tail help eliminate sharp edges that could snag or scratch during use, while also reducing weight and improving ergonomics.

Mounting Hardware Included:
• Comes with the screws needed to attach it to your receiver — just line it up with your Remington 700’s factory holes and secure it.

Strong and Stable Platform:
• The one-piece design resists flex and movement, helping maintain zero and alignment between the rifle’s bore and your optic.

Technical Specifications

Scope rings and other accessories are sold separately.

Performance & Practical Use

The Sun Optics one-piece Picatinny base converts the receiver of your Remington 700 S/A into a standardized mounting rail, enabling quick attachment of scopes, optics, or tactical accessories. The CNC-machined aluminum construction balances strength with minimal added weight, and the single-piece design helps resist movement under repeated recoil for more consistent zero retention.

This base makes it easier to install modern optics on older rifles that may not have come with a Picatinny-ready surface, helping you bring your rifle up to current accessory standards quickly and without custom work.

Best Suited For

✔ Upgrading a Remington 700 Short Action to accept modern optics
✔ Shooters who prefer a one-piece Picatinny rail over traditional dovetail mounts
✔ Range or hunting setups where easy scope mounting and repeatability matter
✔ Users mounting red dots, scopes, flip-up sights, or other PIC-compatible accessories

User Tips

Check Fitment:
Ensure your rifle uses the Remington 700 Short Action receiver configuration before purchasing to guarantee a proper fit.

Torque Properly:
Follow manufacturer torque specifications when tightening the mounting screws to avoid damaging the receiver threads or stressing the rail.

Pair With Quality Rings:
Choose scope rings rated for Picatinny rail use and sized appropriately for your optic’s tube diameter to achieve proper eye relief and secure mount.

Clean Mounting Surfaces:
Wipe down the receiver mating surfaces to remove oil or debris before installation — this helps the base sit flush and improve alignment.