EAW pivot mount, LM rail, Sauer 202 Medium

• Repeatable return to zero: The pivot design lets the optic be removed and reattached without shifting point of impact, which is useful when switching between optics or transporting the rifle.
• LM rail interface: The rail top provides a secure, precisely aligned connection for compatible scope bodies, helping maintain consistent positioning and clean installation.
• Steel construction: A steel build gives the mount the rigidity needed for dependable alignment and long service life on a hunting rifle that sees regular field use.
• Rifle-specific fit for Sauer 202: Built for the Sauer 202 action size, this mount matches the rifle properly and avoids the compromises that come with generic mounting solutions.
• Made in Germany: German production reflects EAW’s long focus on precision mounting systems, with close tolerances that matter for repeatability and stable scope seating.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are the company’s classic quick-detachable mounting system, a design that EAW introduced more than 50 years ago and still keeps at the center of its sporting rifle range. The series is intended for common rifles and long guns where the shooter wants a secure scope installation but also the option to remove the optic when needed. That is especially useful for transport, for switching to a second optic, or for keeping open sights available on suitable rifles.

A defining trait of the series is its focus on repeatable 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 reason pivot mounts remain popular on hunting rifles. The system also uses adjustable front and rear mount-foot fits, allowing careful fitting to the rifle and helping the optic sit without unnecessary stress. Within the wider EAW lineup, the Pivot Mounts series stands as a traditional, rifle-specific solution for shooters who value mechanical precision, dependable zero retention, and the flexibility to use more than one aiming device on the same firearm.

About the EAW pivot mount, LM rail, Sauer 202 Medium

The EAW pivot mount, LM rail, Sauer 202 Medium is a rifle-specific mounting solution for shooters who want the clean handling of a detachable optic setup on a Sauer 202. Its main role is not simply to hold a scope, but to do so in a way that allows the optic to be removed and reinstalled with dependable repeatability. For a hunting rifle, that matters in practice when changing optics for different conditions, packing the rifle for travel, or removing the scope for maintenance and storage.

The LM rail interface is suited to compatible rail-equipped optics and gives a broad, stable contact surface instead of relying on separate rings. That helps with alignment and supports a tidy, integrated installation. Because this version is built around a steel construction, it emphasizes rigidity and long-term durability, qualities that are especially important on a rifle expected to hold zero over repeated use.

As part of the EAW pivot system, the mount benefits from the series’ practical strengths: a secure locking concept, precise fit, and the ability to return the optic to the rifle without the usual uncertainty of a non-repeatable detachable mount. For the Sauer 202 platform, this makes it a sensible choice for traditional hunting use where reliability, consistent scope position, and the option to swap aiming equipment are more important than saving every possible gram.

About EAW

EAW traces its history to 1919, when Ernst Apel founded the company in Würzburg, Germany. The business later adopted the EAW name from Ernst Apel Würzburg, and it developed its first riflescope mounts in 1945. Since 1951, mount development and production have been the company’s primary focus, which is why EAW is closely associated with rifle-specific mounting systems for hunting and sporting firearms.

Today, Ernst Apel GmbH is headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany, and the brand is known for producing pivot, slide-on or roll-off, and claw mounts. Alongside mounts, EAW also offers thermal imaging cameras, but its reputation in this category comes from long experience in mechanical scope mounting. That background is especially relevant here: EAW’s products are built around precise fit, repeatable attachment, and model-specific solutions rather than one-size-fits-all designs.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• Scope / Sight type: LM Rail
• Compatibility Above: LM Rail
• Compatibility Below: Sauer 202 Magnum, Sauer 202 Standard

Warranty

EAW provides a 30-year warranty on mounts and mount parts. For this mount, that long warranty period supports the product’s role as a durable, rifle-specific mounting solution intended for many years of regular use.