The DAVIKA MSM-01 is a fixed, screw-on one-piece scope mount for bolt-action rifles. It is built for the recoil of magnum calibers, including .308 Win, .300 NM and .338 LM, and holds zero and scope position. This version fits a 35 mm tube with 6 MIL tilt and a 38 mm height.
MSM-01 is the choice when the scope stays on one rifle permanently. The rigid monolithic design stays stable under the energy of powerful calibers, and the manufacturer rates it for bolt-action rifles up to .338 LM.
The rings fit a 35 mm scope tube. The mount diameter must match the tube diameter stated by the scope maker exactly. Among DAVIKA quick-detach mounts, only the zero-tilt 38 mm MSM-03-QD accepts a 35 mm tube.
The 38 mm optical axis height is the tallest in the line. It leaves room for large objectives (56 mm and up) together with lens caps, a sunshade or an anti-reflection device: by the manufacturer's rule the minimum height is half of the objective's outer diameter, which is about 7 mm larger than nominal. The manufacturer recommends 38 mm for AR-15 and AR-10 rifles and as an option for rifles with a long Picatinny rail on the handguard; most LPVOs sit at this height too, so a thermal clip-on on a 38 mm mount works on the same axis as the scope.
The 6 MIL (20.6 MOA) tilt sets the scope at an angle to the barrel: the zero sits in the lower part of the elevation range, leaving most of it for long distances. The mount's tilt adds to any tilt of the Picatinny rail. The manufacturer's selection calculator on the MSM mounts page shows how much tilt a given cartridge and distance need.
The rings and base of the one-piece mount are a single part machined from solid billet, so ring alignment is built in by machining and lapping is not needed. In the DAVIKA line, only one-piece mounts are available with tilt.
The base has a longitudinal center recess: the mount contacts the Picatinny rail along two narrow parallel lines, so rail imperfections affect its position less and re-mounting is more consistent. The center-cut recoil lug limits the contact area in the rail slot and spreads clamping force over two narrow bearing surfaces. Precision-milled grooves on the inner ring surface create high-grip zones when tightened and keep the scope from micro-slipping under recoil.
The mount has an integrated SMAI-A interface built on triangular geometry: the accessory's triangular tenon enters a larger slot and slides forward until the side faces press together, so joint tightness does not depend on anodizing thickness and recoil is taken by the tenon-and-slot joint. SMAI-A accepts PR-01-SMAI-A rails, FP-XX-SMAI-A secondary red dot adapters and the PT-01-SMAI-A turret guard, and on screw-on mounts also the LV-04-SMAI-A level.
The mount is machined from 7075-T6 aluminum and hard anodized; drainage channels in every opening ensure an even coating, including in the threads. Screws are stainless steel with a dark anti-reflective coating. The manufacturer verified the −40 °C to +60 °C operating range in a climate chamber.
Coyote (FDE) version: the same class of hard anodizing as the black version, in a sand color to match gear and rifles of that finish.
Key Advantages
- Longitudinal center recess on the base: contact with the Picatinny rail along two narrow lines and consistent re-mounting
- Center-cut recoil lug spreads clamping force over two bearing surfaces
- Milled grooves inside the rings hold the scope against micro-slippage under recoil
- Integrated SMAI-A interface with triangular geometry for DAVIKA accessories
- Drainage channels in every opening for even anodizing, including threads
- Stainless-steel screws with a dark anti-reflective coating
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | MSM-01 |
| Generation | GEN 2 |
| Ring diameter | 35 mm |
| Tilt | 6 MIL (20.6 MOA) |
| Optical axis height | 38 mm |
| Color | Coyote (FDE) |
| Mount type | One-piece, screw-on |
| Mounting base | Picatinny |
| Accessory interface | SMAI-A |
| Platforms | Bolt-action rifles up to .338 LM |
| Material | 7075-T6 aluminum |
| Coating | MIL-A-8625 Type III hard anodized |
| Operating temperature | −40 °C to +60 °C |
| Country of manufacture | Ukraine (Kharkiv) |
Applications
Precision shooting with bolt-action rifles, hunting and long-range competition where the scope stays on one rifle permanently.