How to Choose the Right Contessa Mount for Your Rifle Type

Ask any experienced shooter where the zero starts, and they won’t point to the optic. They’ll point to the interface—the mount, the rail, the base. That connection between rifle and glass is the difference between “almost” and “absolutely.” And that’s why choosing the right Contessa mount for your rifle is the first—and most important—step in building a repeatable shooting system.

Unlike generic, one-size-fits-all mounts, Contessa builds every rail, mount, and adapter for exact rifle platforms and optic types. No guessing. No shimming. No compromises. This guide will help you choose the right Contessa setup based on your rifle action, intended use, and optic style.

Understanding Rifle Mounting Systems

Contessa builds mounts around three primary interface standards, each optimized for specific rifle classes:

1. Picatinny Rail Systems

• Best for: Tactical rifles, precision bolt guns, and platforms with factory rails (e.g., Remington 700, Tikka T3, Sako S20)

• Mount options: QD & fixed mounts, monolithic tactical mounts, red dot & thermal adapters

• Features: Standard MIL-STD-1913 slot spacing, compatible with most modern optics

2. 12mm Dovetail Rails (EU STD Line)

• Best for: European bolt-action rifles, single-shot break actions, and hunting rifles

• Mount options: QD & fixed scope mounts, red dot mounts, night vision options

• Unique advantage: Low-profile precision fitment without added weight or height

3. Blaser Saddle Mount Systems

• Best for: Blaser R8, R93, and other Blaser rifles

• Mount options: Blaser-specific QD systems with dedicated Zeiss, Leica, and Swarovski rail support

• Highlight: 100% return-to-zero + optic-specific body designs

Matching Your Rifle to the Right Mount Line

Bolt-Action Rifles (Tikka, Remington, Bergara, CZ, etc.)

Contessa offers both Picatinny rails and 12mm dovetail mounts tailored by model.
Recommended Mounts:

• QD Mounts (SBP01 / SB02 / SB03): Ideal for users who swap optics or travel often. Built with steel insert locking system.

• Fixed Mounts (LFX / FX02 / SBTFX): Lower profile, fewer moving parts, optimized for hunting and PRS.

Blaser Rifles (R8 / R93 / K95)

Blaser shooters require dedicated saddle-compatible bases.
Recommended Mounts:

• SBB02 – Standard QD for scopes

• SBB03–SBB04 – Zeiss, Swarovski, Leica rails

• SBB10–SBB20 – Night vision and thermal-specific QD options

Tactical/PRS Rifles with Factory Rails

If your rifle came with a factory Pic rail (e.g., MDT chassis, Sako S20, Bergara Premier), you’re ready for:

• Contessa Tactical Mounts (SBT01–SBT04): Offset ring design, AnchorLock™ recoil stop, integrated bubble level

• Contessa LPR or Quick Release Rings: Available in 1″–40mm diameters, multiple heights, tool-free options

Consider Use Case: Field, Competition, or Mission

Backcountry Hunting

• Priority: Lightweight and return-to-zero

• Solution: Simple Black QD mounts + LPR lightweight rings

• Benefit: Modular ring heads let you change tube size without changing the base

Precision Rifle Competition (PRS/NRL)

• Priority: Optimum sight picture and zero hold under recoil

• Solution: Tactical QR or FX mounts with offset rings, 20 MOA inclination

• Benefit: Integrated bubble level and AnchorLock system

Night/Thermal Hunting or Dual-Optic Use

• Priority: Eye relief and optic compatibility

• Solution: Contessa NV/Thermal QD mounts (e.g., SBP10A, SBP21)

• Benefit: Extended Picatinny rails, steel-on-steel interfaces

MOA Considerations: 0, 20, or 30?

Contessa offers MOA-angled rails and mounts to give shooters more elevation at long distances.

• 0 MOA: Flat alignment, best for 100–500 yard setups

• 20 MOA: Mid-level incline for long-range scopes

• 30 MOA: Ideal for ELR shooters needing every click of turret travel

Rifle Fitment: No Gunsmithing Required

Contessa precision-machines mounts for rifle-specific drop-in fitment. No guesswork.
Examples include:

• PH03 – Tikka T3

• BA14 – Sauer 202 Magnum

• RS01 – Benelli Argo

• PH88 – Sauer 90 / 200

Custom-fit Picatinny rails are also available upon request for uncommon models.