EAW pivot mount, 30 mm, Mauser 4000

• Repeatable return to zero: The EAW pivot design is built so the scope can be removed and reattached without changing the point of impact, which is valuable when switching between optics or transporting the rifle.
• 30 mm ring configuration: This version is made for 30 mm scope tubes, a common format for modern hunting optics, giving broad compatibility with established riflescope choices.
• Steel construction: A steel mount body provides the rigidity and wear resistance needed for long service life, especially on rifles that see regular field use and repeated optic changes.
• Rifle-specific fit for Mauser 4000: The mount is configured for the Mauser 4000 platform, helping achieve a secure mechanical interface and the precise alignment expected from a dedicated pivot mount.
• Adjustable mount-foot fit: The EAW Pivot Mount system uses adjustable front and rear mount-foot fits, allowing careful setup for a precise lock-up and consistent reinstallation.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are a long-established part of the company’s mount range and were developed to give shooters a practical way to remove and reinstall an optic while maintaining repeatable zero. Positioned as one of EAW’s core mounting systems for common rifles and long guns, the series is aimed primarily at hunters and traditional sporting users who want a detachable solution without giving up mechanical precision.

A defining characteristic of the series is its ability to support interchangeable optics. EAW describes the pivot mount as suitable for use with a second scope or aiming device, which makes the system useful for rifles that may be set up differently for driven hunting, stalking or range work. The design also uses adjustable front and rear mount-foot fits, allowing careful fitting of the mount to the firearm and optic combination. Within the wider family, EAW also offers a lever-operated variant for break-action firearms, showing the series’ focus on rifle-specific mechanical solutions rather than a one-pattern approach.

About the EAW pivot mount, 30 mm, Mauser 4000

The EAW pivot mount, 30 mm, Mauser 4000 is a rifle-specific scope mounting solution built for shooters who want the convenience of a detachable optic together with the secure feel of a traditional steel mount. Its 30 mm ring format suits a wide range of modern riflescopes, making it a practical choice for hunting rifles that may carry different optics depending on season, terrain or shooting distance.

Because this version is made specifically for the Mauser 4000, the mount is tailored to the geometry of that action rather than relying on a universal base pattern. In practice, that matters for alignment, lock-up and long-term repeatability. The pivot system allows the scope to be removed when open sights are preferred, when the rifle is packed for transport, or when a second optic is used, then reattached with the consistency expected from the EAW concept.

The use of steel construction gives the mount the stiffness and durability needed in a component that must hold zero under recoil and through repeated attachment cycles. As part of the EAW pivot system, it also benefits from adjustable mount-foot fitting, which supports precise installation and a clean mechanical engagement. For a Mauser 4000 owner using a 30 mm hunting scope, this mount is designed to combine a traditional detachable layout with dependable day-to-day practicality.

About EAW

EAW traces its origins to 1919, when Ernst Apel founded the company in Würzburg, Germany. The business entered the riflescope-mount field in 1945 with its first mounts, and since 1951 the development and production of scope mounts have been its primary focus. That long specialization is central to EAW’s reputation in the hunting and sporting firearms market.

Over time, the company expanded from its Würzburg roots, moving production to Gerbrunn in 1970, while Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. EAW is known for producing pivot, slide-on or roll-off, and claw mounts for riflescopes, with a product range built around rifle-specific mechanical solutions. In addition to mounts, the company also offers thermal imaging cameras, but its core identity remains closely tied to precision optic mounting systems made in Germany.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• Scope / Sight type: 30 mm
• Compatibility Above: 30 mm
• Compatibility Below: Heym SR 40, Kimber 82 (With Holes), Mauser 4000

Warranty

EAW provides a 30-year warranty on its mounts and mount parts. For this product, that gives long-term support consistent with the brand’s focus on durable, rifle-specific mounting systems.