For a better hold on the rifle, upper side of the dovetail is wider than lower side. Dovetail dimensions are measured at the upper side, which is wider, in our case 14.5 mm. Generally, Dovetail design offers a possiblity of mount installment without screws going into the receiver. Scope mounts simply clamp on the d ovetail, with sufficient force so there is no movement during recoil. Additionally, all 14.5 mm Dovetails are designed with a recoil lug, which offers even better resistance against recoil stop. Recoil stop groove is canted on the left side of the Dovetail. Dovetail slopes are at an angle of 30 degrees. In general, rifles with 14.5 mm Dovetail are very similar to break barrel rifleswith 12 mm Dovetail, which are even more common. For a more clear understanding, please see the attached image below.

For 14.5 mm Dovetails, Picatinny rails are basically adapters. Please see the option below. They are mostly meant for Red Dot Sights and not mounting of heavy scopes. Risers offer difference only in height meanwhile, mounting solution stays the same. For example, bottom side clamps the 14.5 mm Dovetail, while upper side also offers a posibillity for 14.5 mm Dovetail installment. Riser for 14.5 mm Dovetail are mostly meant for small caliber rifles.Recoil groove on Tikka T3 for example is located on top of the rifle's receiver in between mounting holes. As for CZ 527, recoil groove is located on the rear mounting surface, and is etched on the left side of the dovetail. For a more clear understanding, please see the attached image below. The Picatinny rail is on a good way of becoming a global standard for mounting since it was invented in 1995. Developed on the Weaver template, the biggest advantage of the Picatinny rail is the usage across its entire length, unlike Weaver which has predesignated slots for mounting, limiting its usability and versatility. Ease of use and interchangeability are also its assets. Picatinny has slots evenly placed, namely exactly 5.23 mm one from the other and 3 mm deep. Because of this, the mounting is identical on all firearms using the Picatinny standard. Picatinny rails for 16.5 mm Dovetail are available with 0 MOA or 20 MOA inclinations. 20 MOA inclination enables user to have more elevation adjustment availiable on the riflescope additionally, better long range performance. Picatinny rail can accommodate all types of mounts, also those designed for Weaver standard. For 16.5 mm Dovetail, Picatinny Rails are mostly fixed with screws.

It's important to know that due to state and local laws, there are certain restrictions for various products. We also have scope rails to mount a new scope that are constructed with aircraft-grade aluminum. Some mounts are flexible which can give them better gripping power and overcomes problems caused by varying dovetail or rail widths. The best adapters and mounts keep your optics on your air gun completely stationary. A warranty is provided by each manufacturer to ensure that your product is free of defect in both materials and workmanship. Along with dovetail to Picatinny dovetails adapters, we have added the following as they have been most requested:For 16.5 mm Dovetails, Picatinny rails are basically adapters which convert 16.5 mm Dovetail to Picatinny. Please see the option below. Dovetail is a special platform on rifle's receiver, which enables installment of various mounts. This unique design is notched onto the rifle's receiver, barrel or slide. The most common and recognisable is 11 mm dovetail design. 14.5 mm Dovetail can be mostly found on Czech drop barrel rifles. For example: Brno 500, 611, ZH, Super, Browning Ericeand of course many others. Dovetail design on these rifles is grooved on the rear top end of the barrel, with the length of approximatelly 4 cm. Physical properties and dimensions: