EAW Magnum pivot mount, 26 mm, Mauser 86

• Repeatable return to zero: The pivot design lets the scope be removed and reattached without shifting point of impact, which is useful when switching between optics or transporting the rifle.
• Magnum-spec steel construction: The steel build gives this mount the rigidity and wear resistance needed for hard use on powerful hunting rifles.
• 26 mm ring interface: The mount is built for 26 mm scope tubes, providing a direct fit for classic riflescopes in this tube size.
• Rifle-specific fit for Mauser 86SR: This version is matched to the Mauser 86SR, giving a secure base and the correct geometry for dependable alignment.
• Adjustable pivot-mount system: EAW’s pivot mounts use adjustable front and rear mount-foot fits, helping achieve a precise, tension-free installation.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are the company’s long-established quick-detachable mounting system for common rifles and long guns. EAW states that it developed and launched this pivot-mount design more than 50 years ago, and the concept remains central to the brand’s approach to repeatable, rifle-specific scope mounting. A defining characteristic of the series is its ability to let the optic be removed and reattached while maintaining consistent point of impact, which is especially useful for hunters who alternate between a day scope and a second aiming device.

The series is built around adjustable front and rear mount-foot fits, allowing careful fitting to the rifle and helping keep the scope free from unwanted stress in the mount. EAW also positions the pivot-mount family for practical field use, where one-handed attachment and removal matter and where a secure lock-up must hold under recoil and repeated handling. Within the broader EAW lineup, these mounts sit as a traditional but still highly relevant solution for shooters who want a detachable system with a mechanical fit tailored to specific rifle models rather than a universal rail-only approach.

About the EAW Magnum pivot mount, 26 mm, Mauser 86

The EAW Magnum pivot mount, 26 mm, Mauser 86 is a rifle-specific quick-detachable mount built for shooters who want the classic handling of a pivot system with the added strength expected for heavier-recoiling setups. Its steel construction supports long-term durability at the locking surfaces and ring area, which matters on rifles that are carried often, fired regularly, and expected to hold zero after repeated removal and reinstallation.

This version uses a 26 mm scope interface, making it suitable for traditional 26 mm riflescopes, while the lower section is matched to the Mauser 86SR. That rifle-specific fit is important in practice because it gives the mount the correct engagement geometry on the action, helping the pivot mechanism close securely and return to the same position each time. For hunters, that means the optic can be detached for transport, access to the rifle, or a change of sighting setup without turning the mount into a variable in the zeroing process.

As part of the Magnum line within the pivot-mount family, this model is aimed at applications where extra stability is valued. The pivot design also remains practical in the field: it allows fast handling, keeps the optic firmly seated, and supports the use of alternate optics when the rifle is set up for different hunting conditions.

About EAW

EAW traces its origins to 1919, when Ernst Apel founded the company in Würzburg, Germany. The business later adopted the EAW name, meaning Ernst Apel Würzburg, and it went on to develop its first riflescope mounts in 1945. Since 1951, mount development and production have been the company’s primary focus, which explains the brand’s strong association with rifle-specific mounting systems.

Today, EAW is known for making pivot mounts, slide-on or roll-off mounts, and claw mounts for riflescopes, alongside other aiming-related products such as thermal imaging devices. This background is particularly relevant in the hunting optics and mounting segment, where precise fit, repeatability, and mechanical durability matter more than generic one-size-fits-all solutions. EAW later moved production from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• Scope / Sight type: 26 mm
• Compatibility Above: 25.4 mm (1 inch)
• Compatibility Below: Mauser 86SR

Warranty

EAW provides a 30-year warranty on mounts and mount parts. For this mount, that long warranty period supports the product’s role as a durable, rifle-specific steel mounting solution.