[SHOT 2025] RCBS Secures License for Genuine Weaver Mounts

In a major announcement for precision shooters, RCBS has secured the licensing rights to continue manufacturing authentic Weaver mounts, rings, and bases. The agreement with Revelyst, owner of the iconic Weaver brand, ensures that these essential mounting solutions will continue to be Made in America at RCBS’s Oroville, California facility, where they’ve been produced since 2012.

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RCBS Secures License for Authentic Weaver Mounts

This development follows Hodgdon Powder Company’s acquisition of RCBS last year, and represents a significant commitment to maintaining Weaver’s 90+ year legacy of quality mounting solutions. According to Aaron Oelger, Hodgdon’s Vice President of Marketing, “Other companies may build Weaver-style rings, but we remain the only authentic source for Weaver rings, bases and mounts – complete mounting solutions crafted to exceed accuracy and precision requirements that modern shooters demand.”

The key points of the agreement include:

• Continued manufacturing at RCBS’s Oroville facility
• Distribution alongside RCBS reloading tools
• Shipping to begin January 2025
• Full line of rings, bases, and mounts maintained
• Original Weaver quality standards preserved

Simon Waters, President of Licensing at Revelyst, emphasized the significance of this partnership, stating “Weaver has been an industry leader in high-performance mounting systems for more than 90 years and is a cornerstone of quality in the shooting sports industry.” He expressed confidence that RCBS’s reputation for excellence and craftsmanship will help take the brand to new heights while preserving its legacy.

For consumers, this means continued access to authentic Weaver mounting solutions, manufactured to the same exacting standards that have made the brand a cornerstone of quality in the shooting sports industry. While other manufacturers may produce “Weaver-style” products, RCBS will be the sole source for genuine Weaver mounting solutions, ensuring shooters have access to the highest quality mounting systems available.

The partnership also represents a strategic move for both companies. For RCBS, it solidifies their position in the precision shooting market by adding a renowned optics mounting brand to their portfolio. For Revelyst, it ensures their iconic Weaver brand remains in capable hands with a manufacturer known for premium quality and attention to detail.

This licensing agreement comes at an exciting time for both companies, with RCBS planning to showcase their full line of products, including the newly licensed Weaver mounts, at SHOT Show 2025. Dealers and consumers can expect to see these American-made Weaver mounting solutions hitting shelves this January.

What are your thoughts on this partnership? Have you used Weaver mounts before? Let us know in the comments below!

Sam.S

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