EAW Pivot Mount, 30 mm, Steyr Mannlicher M72 M

• Detachable pivot design: The mount lets the riflescope be removed and reattached with the practical repeatability EAW pivot mounts are known for, making it easier to switch optics or return to iron sights without turning the rifle into a permanent single-optic setup.
• 30 mm ring interface: Built for scopes with a 30 mm main tube, this version suits many modern hunting optics and gives a secure, purpose-matched fit instead of relying on adapters.
• Steel construction: The steel build favors long-term rigidity and wear resistance at the locking surfaces, which matters on a mount that is meant to be detached, reinstalled and kept in service for years.
• Model-specific Steyr fit: Designed for the Steyr Mannlicher M72 M platform, it provides a rifle-specific mounting solution that preserves proper positioning and handling better than a generic base system.
• 0 MOA alignment: The 0 MOA inclination keeps the setup straightforward for conventional hunting and general shooting distances, with no built-in cant to complicate scope choice or zeroing.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are a long-established part of the company’s sporting optics mounting range, with the design introduced more than 50 years ago. The series was developed for shooters who want a secure riflescope installation but also need the flexibility to remove the optic when conditions, hunting style or a second sighting system call for it. That makes the concept especially relevant on traditional hunting rifles, where a detachable mount is often preferred over a permanently fixed arrangement.

A defining characteristic of the series is its focus on repeatable removal and reattachment. EAW designed these mounts so the scope can be taken off and put back on without changing the point of impact, which is the practical requirement that makes a detachable mount genuinely useful in the field. The system also uses adjustable front and rear mount-foot fits, allowing the installation to be matched precisely to the rifle. Across the range, EAW offers pivot mounts for common rifles and long guns, with versions for different top interfaces and optic formats, so the series remains relevant for both classic hunting rifles and more specialized setups.

About the EAW Pivot Mount, 30 mm, Steyr Mannlicher M72 M

The EAW Pivot Mount, 30 mm, Steyr Mannlicher M72 M is a rifle-specific detachable mount for shooters who want to pair a classic Steyr Mannlicher M72 M with a modern 30 mm riflescope. Its main advantage is not simply that it holds an optic, but that it does so in a format that supports removal and reinstallation as part of normal use. For a hunting rifle, that can be valuable when changing between optics, transporting the rifle more compactly, or keeping the option of an alternative sighting arrangement.

The use of steel is important here because pivot mounts depend on consistent engagement surfaces and long-term dimensional stability. On a detachable system, durability at the contact points matters just as much as basic strength, since repeatability is tied to how precisely the mount returns to the same position. The 0 MOA inclination keeps the setup neutral and uncomplicated, which suits general-purpose hunting and sporting use where a straightforward zero is preferred over a canted base.

This version is also tailored to the Steyr Mannlicher M72 M, rather than being a universal mount adapted across many rifles. That model-specific fit is a practical benefit in itself, because it supports proper geometry between rifle and optic. Combined with the 30 mm ring format, the mount is well suited to traditional hunting optics and many current riflescopes that use a larger main tube for adjustment range and mechanical robustness.

About EAW

EAW traces its origins to 1919, when Ernst Apel founded the company in Würzburg, Germany. The business later became associated with the name EAW after the 1923 acquisition of Elektro-Dental-Werke Frankfurt, with the initials standing for 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 what makes EAW particularly relevant in the field of hunting optics and rifle mounting systems. The company is known for producing pivot, slide-on or roll-off, and claw mounts for riflescopes, alongside newer tactical mounting solutions and thermal imaging products. Production moved from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. In practical terms, EAW’s reputation rests on precise, model-specific mounting solutions for shooters who value secure fit and repeatable optic positioning.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Mount type: Pivot mount
• Scope / sight compatibility: 30 mm
• Material: Steel
• Inclination: 0 MOA
• Windage adjustable: No
• Color: Black
• Compatible firearms: Grünig + Elmiger Match Target, Steyr M 72 S, Steyr M 72 M, Steyr M 72 L, Steyr Mannlicher Luxus L, Steyr Mannlicher Luxus M, Steyr Mannlicher Luxus S, Steyr Mannlicher Jagdmatch L (B=100.2), Steyr Mannlicher Jagdmatch L (B=104.7), Steyr Mannlicher Jagdmatch SL (B=100.2), Steyr Mannlicher Jagdmatch SL (B=104.7), Steyr Mannlicher Model M, Steyr Mannlicher Model S (B=100.2), Steyr Mannlicher Model S (B=104.7)

Warranty

EAW provides a 30-year warranty on its mounts and mount parts. For this mount, that long warranty period supports its role as a durable, model-specific steel mounting solution intended for long-term use.