EAW pivot mount, 30 mm, Zastava M70

• Repeatable return to zero: The EAW pivot mount is built so the riflescope can be removed and reattached without shifting 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, giving a secure steel mounting platform for many common hunting riflescopes.
• Steel construction: The all-steel build prioritizes rigidity and long service life, helping the mount stay stable under recoil and repeated use in the field.
• Rifle-specific fit for Zastava M70: Designed for the Zastava M70 bolt action, this mount follows the geometry of the action for a correct base fit and dependable alignment.
• Adjustable mount-foot fit: The pivot-mount system uses adjustable front and rear mount-foot fits, allowing precise installation and helping maintain consistent engagement over time.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are one of the company’s best-known hunting mount systems and have been part of the EAW range for more than 50 years. The series was developed as a practical answer for shooters who want the flexibility to remove an optic, fit a second sighting device, and return to the rifle without changing the established zero. That repeatability is the defining idea behind the system and remains the reason many traditional hunting rifles are still fitted with this style of mount.

The series is intended for common rifles and long guns and is built around a mechanical design that combines secure lock-up with day-to-day usability. Adjustable front and rear mount-foot fits allow careful fitting during installation, while the pivoting layout makes the optic easy to detach when access to iron sights, transport convenience, or a second optic setup matters. Within the wider EAW lineup, the pivot mount sits as a classic quick-detachable solution for sporting rifles, distinct from slide-on, roll-off, and claw designs. Its appeal lies less in low weight than in repeatable positioning, solid steel construction, and compatibility with many established European and Mauser-type rifle actions.

About the EAW pivot mount, 30 mm, Zastava M70

The EAW pivot mount, 30 mm, Zastava M70 is a rifle-specific quick-detachable scope mount made for shooters who want a traditional steel mounting solution on the Zastava M70 bolt action. Its 30 mm ring format suits a wide range of established hunting optics, making it a practical choice for medium- and large-frame riflescopes commonly used for stalking, driven hunting, and general field shooting.

The main advantage of this model is the way it combines a dedicated action fit with the proven EAW pivot principle. Once properly installed, the scope can be removed and reattached with the benefit of repeatable positioning, which is useful when the rifle must be packed compactly, when the optic is shared between setups, or when the shooter wants to keep the option of another sighting solution. Because the mount is made from steel, it emphasizes rigidity and durability over minimal weight, which is especially relevant on full-power hunting rifles where stable optic support matters over years of recoil and handling.

This version belongs to EAW’s long-established family of pivot mounts and uses the system’s adjustable front and rear mount-foot fit concept. In practical terms, that gives the installer the ability to fine-tune engagement so the mount closes correctly and returns to the same position consistently. For a rifle such as the Zastava M70, that makes this mount a strong match for shooters who value a classic detachable setup, dependable alignment, and compatibility with 30 mm riflescopes.

About EAW

EAW traces its origins to 1919, when Ernst Apel founded the company in Würzburg, Germany. The business later expanded its identity when Ernst Apel acquired Elektro-Dental-Werke Frankfurt in 1923 and changed the EDW brand to EAW, meaning Ernst Apel Würzburg. EAW developed and produced its first riflescope mounts in 1945, and since 1951 the development and production of riflescope mounts have been the company’s primary focus.

Today, Ernst Apel GmbH is headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany, following the move of production from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970. The company is known for manufacturing pivot, slide-on or roll-off, and claw mounts for riflescopes, and it has also expanded into thermal imaging cameras and tactical mounting solutions. In this product category, EAW’s reputation rests on precise mechanical fit, repeatable detachable mounting systems, and long experience with rifle-specific mount design.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• Scope / Sight type: 30 mm
• Compatibility: Zastava M70 Bolt action

Warranty

30 years. EAW states a 30-year warranty for its mounts and mount parts, which applies to this mount category according to the manufacturer’s warranty conditions.