EAW Pivot Mount assembled Backfeet for ZM/VM

• Repeatable return to zero: As part of the EAW Pivot Mount system, these assembled backfeet support repeatable removal and reattachment of the optic, which matters when one rifle is used with more than one sighting setup.
• Adjustable fit within the pivot system: The pivot-mount design uses adjustable front and rear foot fit, helping the mount interface be tuned to the rifle and scope setup for stable, tension-free engagement.
• Steel construction: The steel body gives this mount part the rigidity and wear resistance needed in a locking interface that is repeatedly opened, closed and carried in the field.
• Built for rail-scope applications: This version is made for ZM/VM scope interfaces, making it a dedicated solution for riflescope setups that use this rail pattern rather than separate rings.
• Made in Germany: German manufacture and EAW’s long focus on precision mounts make this component well suited to hunting optics where secure lock-up and consistent alignment are more important than universal fit.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are the company’s long-established quick-detachable mounting system for common rifles and long guns. EAW states that it introduced this pivot-mount concept more than 50 years ago, and the design remains one of the brand’s defining solutions for hunters and shooters who need an optic that can be removed and reattached without shifting the point of impact. That repeatability is the central idea of the series, making it practical for rifles that alternate between a daytime riflescope and a second aiming device.

A key characteristic of the series is its adjustable front and rear foot fit, which allows the mount to be set up with proper engagement rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all lock-up. EAW also uses a system approach in which vertical adjustment can be made through different rear-foot sub-bases, while the pivoting front engagement helps the scope sit securely and consistently. Within the family, EAW also offers a lever-operated variant developed for break-action firearms, where the closure is placed on the scope mount itself. Across the range, the emphasis is on repeat precision, robust steel mount architecture and practical compatibility with removable hunting optics.

About the EAW Pivot Mount assembled Backfeet for ZM/VM

The EAW Pivot Mount assembled Backfeet for ZM/VM is a dedicated rear-foot component for the EAW pivot-mount system, intended for ZM/VM rail-scope installations. In a pivot mount, the rear foot is not just a connecting part; it is one of the key interfaces that determines how positively the scope locks into place and how consistently it returns to the same position after removal. For a hunting rifle that may carry different optics during the season, that consistency is the practical reason this component matters.

This version comes as an assembled backfoot, which simplifies the build process for the relevant rail-scope configuration and keeps the mounting setup aligned with EAW’s modular pivot system. Because the pivot-mount design allows vertical setup changes through rear-foot elements and fit adjustment within the system, the backfoot plays an important role in achieving a secure, tension-free connection. In use, that helps preserve repeatability instead of forcing the scope into position under stress.

The part is made from steel and finished in black, a combination chosen for a mount interface that must resist wear from repeated attachment cycles while remaining mechanically stable under recoil and field handling. As a Made in Germany EAW component, it fits the brand’s traditional approach to riflescope mounting: precise, model-specific parts designed for dependable lock-up rather than broad universal compromise.

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 produced 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 German hunting-optics mounting systems. Its range includes pivot mounts, slide-on or roll-off mounts, and claw mounts for riflescopes, alongside more recent products such as thermal imaging cameras. Production moved from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. For this product category, EAW’s reputation rests on durable steel construction, model-specific fit and repeatable detachable mount design.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Product type: Pivot mount base
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Compatibility: ZM/VM
• Material: Steel
• Color: Black
• Made in: Germany

Warranty

EAW provides a 30-year warranty on its mounts and mount parts. For a precision mounting component, that long coverage underlines the brand’s focus on durable materials, stable fit and long-term service use.