EAW pivot mount, LM rail, Sako 75 Finnbear

• Pivot design: the mount lets a riflescope be removed and reattached with repeatable positioning, which is useful when switching between optics or returning to iron-sight use without a complete re-zero.
• LM rail top interface: built for scopes with an LM rail, this version provides a secure, model-specific connection that avoids separate ring selection and keeps the installation matched to the optic’s rail format.
• Steel construction: the all-steel build gives the mount the rigidity and wear resistance needed for repeated attachment cycles and long-term use on hunting rifles.
• Rifle-specific fit: this EAW pivot mount is made for Sako actions in the listed families, giving a dedicated interface that suits the receiver geometry instead of relying on a universal compromise.
• Made in Germany: German manufacture and EAW’s long focus on scope mounts matter in practice because precise fit and consistent tolerances are critical to repeatable mounting performance.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are one of the company’s best-known mounting systems and remain a core part of its hunting-optics range. EAW states that it developed and launched the pivot mount more than 50 years ago, and the design is still aimed at shooters who want a removable scope mount with dependable return-to-zero behavior. Within the EAW lineup, the series sits as a traditional, rifle-specific solution for common rifles and long guns, especially where a clean installation and repeatable reattachment are valued.

A defining trait of the series is its practical flexibility. EAW describes these mounts as allowing a riflescope to be removed and reattached without changing the point of impact, which is useful for rifles that alternate between different optics or between a scope and open sights. The system is also intended to support a second scope or aiming device, and the front and rear mount-foot fits are adjustable to fine-tune the installation. In the broader EAW range, the pivot concept stands out for combining a classic detachable-mount idea with a mechanical layout built around repeatable positioning rather than permanent attachment.

About the EAW pivot mount, LM rail, Sako 75 Finnbear

The EAW pivot mount, LM rail, Sako 75 Finnbear is a rifle-specific steel mount made for shooters who want the advantages of a detachable scope setup without giving up a solid mechanical interface. Its LM rail top configuration is intended for optics that use this rail standard, creating a direct connection between scope and mount rather than a separate ring-based arrangement. In practice, that can simplify optic selection within the correct rail format and provide a tidy, purpose-built installation on the rifle.

This model belongs to the EAW Pivot Mounts family, so its main benefit is the ability to remove and reinstall the optic in a controlled, repeatable way. That matters on hunting rifles that may be carried with open sights available, used with more than one optic, or transported with the scope removed for protection. The steel construction supports that role well because repeated locking and unlocking places long-term demands on the contact surfaces, hinge points and fitted parts of the mount.

Compatibility is a major part of what makes this version distinct. It is built around the receiver geometry used across a broad range of Sako rifles, including models from the 75, 85, L-series, M-series and TRG-S families listed for this mount pattern. That rifle-specific approach is important in a pivot mount, because repeatability depends not only on the locking concept but also on how precisely the base and upper interface match the firearm and optic.

About EAW

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

That long specialization is directly relevant to products such as pivot mounts. EAW’s range includes pivot, slide-on or roll-off, and claw mounts for riflescopes, alongside thermal imaging cameras. Production moved from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. In the sporting and hunting optics market, EAW is particularly associated with mechanically precise, rifle-specific mounting systems built for repeatable scope installation and removal.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• Scope / Sight type: LM Rail
• Top compatibility: LM Rail
• Bottom compatibility: Sako 75 I, Sako 75 III, Sako 75 IV, Sako 75 SM, Sako 75 V, Sako 85 L, Sako 85 M, Sako 85 S, Sako 85 SM, Sako 85 XL, Sako 85 XS, Sako L461 Vixen, Sako L579 Forester, Sako L61R Finnbear, Sako L691, Sako M591, Sako MA 05 L, Sako MA 05 M, Sako MA 05 S, Sako MA 05 SM, Sako MA 05 XS, Sako S491, Sako TRG-S M995, Sako TRG-S M995 Magnum

Warranty

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