EAW XS pivot mount, 30 mm, Carl Gustav 3000

• Repeatable return to zero: The EAW XS pivot mount is built so the riflescope can be removed and reattached without shifting point of impact, which is valuable when a rifle is used with more than one optic or when the scope must come off for transport or maintenance.
• 30 mm ring interface: The mount is configured for 30 mm scope tubes, a common format for hunting optics and general-purpose riflescopes, giving a secure mechanical fit without adapters.
• Steel construction: A steel body gives the mount the rigidity and wear resistance needed for long service life on working rifles, especially where repeated mounting cycles matter as much as recoil resistance.
• Rifle-specific fit: This version is matched to the Carl Gustav 3000 platform, which helps achieve correct positioning and dependable engagement between the mount feet and the rifle.
• German-made mounting system: Made in Germany, this pivot mount follows EAW’s long-established approach to precise machining and repeatable fit, which is the main reason shooters choose a detachable mount of this type.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are the company’s classic detachable scope-mounting system and remain one of the best-known parts of the EAW lineup. EAW states that it introduced the pivot mount more than 50 years ago, and the design is still aimed at shooters who want a secure mount that can be taken off and put back on without changing the rifle’s zero. That makes the series especially relevant for traditional hunting rifles, multi-optic setups and firearms that may alternate between a day scope and another aiming device.

A defining trait of the series is its emphasis on repeatable reattachment combined with rifle-specific fit. EAW also notes that the front and rear mount-foot fits are adjustable, which reflects the brand’s focus on precise installation rather than one-size-fits-all mounting. Across the range, pivot mounts are offered for many common rifles and long guns, with versions for different top interfaces and scope tube diameters. The result is a mount family built around practical field use: solid lock-up, controlled removal, and the flexibility to run more than one optic on the same rifle while preserving consistent shooting performance.

About the EAW XS pivot mount, 30 mm, Carl Gustav 3000

The EAW XS pivot mount, 30 mm, Carl Gustav 3000 is a rifle-specific detachable mount for shooters who want the proven handling of a pivot system with a 30 mm scope interface. In practical terms, this model is suited to a hunting or sporting rifle that may carry a conventional riflescope most of the time but still benefits from being able to remove the optic cleanly when needed. Because the mount is matched to the Carl Gustav 3000, it is built around correct engagement with that action pattern rather than a generic cross-platform solution.

The main advantage of this configuration is not simply that it holds a scope, but that it supports repeatable removal and reinstallation. That matters when a rifle must be packed in a smaller case, when access to the action is preferred with the optic removed, or when the shooter keeps a second sighting setup ready for a different role. The steel construction supports that use by providing the stiffness and long-term wear resistance needed at the contact points of a detachable mount. Combined with EAW’s pivot design, that gives the system a practical balance of secure lock-up and everyday usability.

For riflescopes with a 30 mm main tube, this XS version offers a straightforward mechanical solution without adding unnecessary complexity. It is a specialist mount for shooters who value a traditional detachable system, rifle-specific fit and dependable zero retention over a universal mounting format.

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 its first riflescope mounts in 1945, and since 1951 mount development and production have been its primary focus.

That long specialization is why EAW is closely associated with premium German scope-mount engineering. The company produces pivot, slide-on or roll-off, and claw mounts for riflescopes, and in recent years it has also expanded into thermal imaging cameras and tactical mounting solutions. Production moved from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. For products such as this pivot mount, EAW’s reputation rests on precise fit, durable materials and repeatable mounting performance.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• Scope / Sight type: 30 mm
• Compatibility: Carl Gustaf 2000 SA, Carl Gustaf 2000 LA, Carl Gustaf 3000, Carl Gustaf 4000, FN Browning A-Bolt III SA, FN Browning A-Bolt III LA, Krieghoff Semprio (before 2013), Remington 783 SA, Remington 783 LA, Roessler Titan 3, Roessler Titan 6, Ruger American Rifle LA, Ruger American Rifle SA, SAN Swiss Arms SHR 970, Sauer 80, Sauer 90, Sauer 92, Sauer 80 Magnum, Sauer 90 Magnum, Sauer 200 Kurz, Sauer 200 Lang, Savage Model 110 (LA/round-back), Savage Model 110 (SA/round-back)), Savage Model 10 (round-back)

Warranty

EAW states a 30-year warranty for its mounts and mount parts. This mount is covered for 30 years, reflecting the company’s long-term focus on durable, serviceable mounting systems.