EAW pivot mount, LM rail, Winchester 70 Magnum

• Repeatable return to zero: The EAW pivot mount is built so the scope can be removed and reattached without shifting point of impact, which is useful when switching between optics or transporting the rifle separately from the sight.
• LM rail interface: The LM rail upper gives a secure, aligned connection for compatible rail-equipped optics, helping maintain consistent positioning without relying on separate rings.
• Steel construction: A steel mount body provides the rigidity needed for hard-recoiling hunting rifles, supporting stable optic alignment and long service life under repeated use.
• Rifle-specific fit: This version is made for the Winchester 70 Magnum pattern, giving a dedicated mounting solution that matches the action family rather than a generic one-size approach.
• Made in Germany: German manufacture reflects EAW’s focus on precise fit and durable machining, which matters in a mount where repeatability and mechanical consistency are critical.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are the company’s classic quick-detachable mounting system for common rifles and long guns. EAW states that it developed and launched this pivot-mount design more than 50 years ago, and the concept remains focused on one practical advantage: allowing a riflescope to be removed and reattached without changing the point of impact. That makes the series especially relevant for hunters who use a second scope or another aiming device on the same rifle.

A defining feature of the series is its adjustable front and rear mount-foot fit, which supports precise installation and repeatable lock-up. Within the broader EAW lineup, the pivot mount sits as a traditional steel mounting solution for users who value mechanical security, repeatability and a clean rifle-specific fit. The series is offered in many configurations for different firearms and upper interfaces, so it can be matched to both the rifle and the chosen optic. For shooters who want a detachable hunting optics setup without giving up consistency, the EAW pivot system remains one of the brand’s core mount families.

About the EAW pivot mount, LM rail, Winchester 70 Magnum

The EAW pivot mount, LM rail, Winchester 70 Magnum is a rifle-specific mounting solution for shooters using a Winchester 70 Magnum pattern rifle with an optic built around an LM rail interface. Its purpose is not only to hold the sight securely, but to do so in a way that supports repeatable removal and reinstallation. In practical use, that matters when a rifle is carried with the scope removed, when different optics are alternated for different hunting conditions, or when access to the action is preferred during transport and storage.

The use of steel construction is especially relevant on a magnum-platform rifle. A steel mount resists flex and wear at the contact points, helping the optic stay aligned under recoil and repeated locking cycles. Because this version is built around an LM rail upper, it suits rail-equipped scopes that benefit from a broad, stable attachment surface rather than separate rings. That can simplify alignment and provide a tidy, integrated mounting arrangement.

As part of the EAW Pivot Mounts family, this model is designed around repeatability and a dedicated firearm fit rather than universal compromise. For a hunting rifle that may be used with more than one optic, or where a detachable scope setup is preferred, it offers a practical combination of secure lock-up, robust material choice and rifle-specific compatibility.

About EAW

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

Today, EAW is known for making pivot, slide-on or roll-off, and claw mounts for sporting and specialist rifle applications. The company has also expanded into thermal imaging cameras, while continuing to build its reputation around precise German-made mounting systems. Production moved from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. For products such as hunting optics mounts, that long specialization is relevant because it reflects a sustained focus on fit, repeatability and mechanical durability.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Mount type: Pivot mount
• Scope / Sight type: LM Rail
• Material: Steel
• Made in: Germany
• Compatibility above: LM Rail
• Compatibility below: Kimber 89 BGR (Round Top), Marlin XL-7, Marlin XS-7, Winchester M70 SA, Winchester M70 LA, Wichester M70 WSM, Winchester M70 WSSM, Winchester Extra long

Warranty

EAW states a 30-year warranty for its mounts and mount components. For this pivot mount, that long warranty period supports its role as a durable steel mounting solution intended for extended field use.