EAW pivot mount, 26 mm, Tikka 76, 65, 55

• Repeatable return to zero: The EAW pivot mount lets the scope be removed and reattached without shifting point of impact, which is valuable when a rifle alternates between different optics or needs to travel in a compact case.
• 26 mm ring format: This version is built for classic 26 mm scope tubes and also fits 25.4 mm (1 inch) compatibility, making it a practical choice for traditional hunting optics.
• Steel construction: A steel mount body gives the system the rigidity and wear resistance needed for long-term use on a hunting rifle, especially where consistent alignment matters more than minimum weight.
• Rifle-specific fit: The mount is configured for Tikka M55, Tikka M65 and Tikka M695 rifles with a 16.5 mm dovetail with holes, helping achieve a secure mechanical interface without improvised adapters.
• Adjustable mount-foot fit: The EAW pivot system uses adjustable front and rear mount-foot engagement, which helps the mount lock up precisely and maintain dependable repeatability over repeated on-off cycles.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are built around one core idea: a riflescope mount should be easy to remove, easy to reinstall, and still return to the same point of impact. EAW states that it developed and launched this pivot-mount system more than 50 years ago, and it remains one of the company’s defining mount categories. The series is intended for common rifles and long guns, with model-specific bases and a wide choice of upper parts to suit different optics.

A key characteristic of the series is its practical flexibility. These mounts are designed so a scope can be taken off the rifle and put back on without changing zero, which is useful for transport, maintenance, or switching to a second scope or aiming device. EAW also uses adjustable front and rear mount-foot fits, allowing the interface to be set up precisely for a secure lock-up. In use, the series appeals mainly to hunters and traditional rifle owners who want a mechanically robust steel mounting solution with repeatable positioning rather than a universal one-piece rail system.

About the EAW pivot mount, 26 mm, Tikka 76, 65, 55

This EAW pivot mount is a rifle-specific mounting solution for Tikka M55, Tikka M65 and Tikka M695 actions with a 16.5 mm dovetail with holes. Its purpose is straightforward: to give a traditionally configured hunting rifle a secure, repeatable way to carry a scope with a 26 mm tube format, while preserving the main advantage of the EAW pivot design: the optic can be removed and reinstalled without changing the rifle’s established zero.

That matters in practical field use. A detachable mount is useful when a rifle needs to be packed compactly, when the optic is shared between setups, or when a second sighting system is used for a different hunting role. Because this mount is built around a pivoting lock-up rather than a simple clamp-on arrangement, it is aimed at shooters who value repeatable positioning and a clean, low-profile installation on a classic sporting rifle.

The steel construction supports that role well. Steel adds stiffness and long-term resistance to wear at the contact points, which is important on a mount designed for repeated attachment cycles. The ring size also makes this version particularly relevant for riflescopes in the traditional European tube standard and for optics with 25.4 mm (1 inch) compatibility. For owners of older or classic Tikka rifles, this mount offers a purpose-built way to combine those optics with a proven pivot system rather than relying on generic adapters.

About EAW

EAW traces its history to 1919, when Ernst Apel founded the company in Würzburg, Germany. In 1923, he acquired Elektro-Dental-Werke Frankfurt and changed the EDW brand to EAW, meaning Ernst Apel Würzburg. The company developed and produced its first riflescope mounts in 1945, and since 1951 mount development and production have been its primary focus.

That long specialization is what makes EAW particularly relevant in the field of hunting optics and rifle mounting systems. The company produces pivot mounts, slide-on or roll-off mounts, and claw mounts for riflescopes, with its manufacturing tradition centered on precise mechanical fit and repeatable alignment. Production moved from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. For products such as this mount, EAW’s reputation rests on durable all-metal construction and model-specific mounting solutions rather than generic hardware.

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: Tikka M55
• Compatibility below: Tikka M65
• Compatibility below: Tikka M695
• Compatibility below: 16.5 mm Dovetail With Holes

Warranty

EAW provides a 30-year warranty for this mount. That long warranty period fits the product’s role as a durable steel mounting system intended for long-term use on a rifle-specific platform.