EAW pivot mount, S&B Convex rail, Kongsberg bolt action

• Return-to-zero pivot design: The EAW pivot mount is built so the scope can be removed and reattached without shifting the point of impact, which is valuable when a rifle is used with more than one optic or when the scope must be taken off for transport or maintenance.
• Made for S&B Convex rail scopes: This version is configured for the Schmidt & Bender Convex rail interface, giving a secure, purpose-built connection without relying on separate rings.
• Rifle-specific fit for Kongsberg actions: Designed for Kongsberg M59 and M67 bolt-action rifles, the mount matches the action geometry correctly, which helps preserve alignment and dependable function.
• Steel construction: The steel body gives the mount the rigidity needed to keep the optic stable under recoil and repeated handling, an important advantage on a hunting rifle that is carried often and expected to hold zero.
• Adjustable mount-foot fit: The EAW Pivot Mounts system uses adjustable front and rear mount-foot fits, allowing precise setup so the mount opens, closes and locks with the correct feel.

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 developed and launched this design more than 50 years ago, and the concept remains centered on one practical advantage: the scope can be removed and reattached without changing the point of impact. That matters for hunters and riflemen who want one rifle to serve with different optics, or who prefer to remove the scope for transport, storage or access to open sights.

The series is defined by its front and rear adjustable mount-foot fits, which allow the mount to be set up precisely to the rifle and optic interface. In use, that gives the pivot system its characteristic combination of repeatability and secure lock-up. EAW also describes the pivot mount as suitable for use with a second scope or aiming device, which explains why the series has remained relevant across traditional hunting rifles as well as more specialized setups. Within the EAW lineup, Pivot Mounts sit as a classic steel mounting solution for shooters who value repeatable removal, rifle-specific fit and a mechanical design developed around long-term serviceability.

About the EAW pivot mount, S&B Convex rail, Kongsberg bolt action

This version of the EAW pivot mount is configured specifically for Schmidt & Bender Convex rail scopes and for Kongsberg M59 and M67 bolt-action rifles. That combination makes it a dedicated solution rather than a universal mount: the geometry is matched to the rifle platform below and to the rail standard above, which is exactly what a precision mounting system should do. On a hunting or sporting rifle, that rifle-specific approach helps maintain consistent scope position and dependable repeatability after removal and reinstallation.

The practical value of this mount lies in the way the pivot system works in the field. A scope can be detached when the rifle needs to travel in a more compact case, when the optic must be protected during transport, or when the rifle is set up for a different sighting arrangement. Once reattached, the design is intended to return to the same zero, which is the main reason pivot mounts remain popular on traditional European-style hunting rifles. Because this model is made for the Convex rail interface, it also avoids the extra bulk and separate clamping parts associated with ring-based mounting solutions.

Steel construction supports the mount’s role as a durable mechanical interface between rifle and scope. The material choice favors rigidity and wear resistance, both of which matter on a mount that is opened, closed and locked repeatedly over time. For a Kongsberg bolt-action rifle fitted with a Schmidt & Bender rail-mounted optic, this mount provides a clean, purpose-built way to combine secure attachment with the convenience of a detachable system.

About EAW

EAW traces its origins to 1919, when Ernst Apel founded the company in Würzburg, Germany. Riflescope mount development and production became the company’s primary focus in 1951, and that specialization still defines the brand today. EAW later moved production from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany.

The company is best known for building pivot, slide-on or roll-off, and claw mounts for riflescopes, with a product range shaped around rifle-specific fit and repeatable attachment. EAW developed and produced its first riflescope mounts in 1945, giving the brand a long history in this category. Alongside its traditional mounting systems, EAW has also expanded into thermal imaging cameras and introduced a tactical mount series in 2023, but its reputation remains closely tied to durable German-made scope mounts for hunting and sporting rifles.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• Scope / Sight type: S&B Convex Rail
• Compatibility Above: S&B Convex Rail
• Compatibility Below: Kongsberg M59, Kongsberg M67

Warranty

30 years. EAW states a 30-year warranty for its mounts and mount components, matching the long-service design of this steel pivot mount.