EAW pivot mount, S&B Convex rail, Merkel SR 1

• Repeatable return to zero: The EAW pivot mount is built so the optic can be removed and reattached without shifting point of impact, which is especially useful when switching between setups or transporting the rifle.
• Dedicated S&B Convex rail interface: This version is made for scopes with an S&B Convex Rail, giving a secure, purpose-built connection without relying on separate rings.
• Merkel SR 1-specific fit: The lower assembly is matched to the Merkel SR 1 Standard, helping maintain correct alignment and a clean, rifle-specific installation.
• Adjustable pivot-mount design: The series uses adjustable front and rear mount-foot fits, allowing precise setup and compensation for tolerances during installation.
• Steel construction: A steel build supports long-term stability and wear resistance, which matters on hunting rifles that see repeated removal, reattachment and field use.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are one of the company’s best-known mounting systems and have been part of the EAW range for more than 50 years. The series is designed for common rifles and long guns, with the core idea of giving the shooter a mount that can be detached and fitted again while keeping the optic in the same relationship to the rifle. In practical use, that makes the system well suited to hunters who alternate between optics, travel with the rifle broken down, or keep a second sighting setup ready for a different type of hunt.

A defining feature of the series is its adjustable front and rear mount-foot fit, which allows the mount to be set up precisely rather than forced into a one-size-fits-all arrangement. EAW also positions the pivot mount as a strong choice for a second scope or aiming device, because repeatability is central to the design. Across the series, the emphasis is on mechanical precision, secure locking and a rifle-specific fit rather than universal compromise. That makes these mounts particularly relevant for traditional hunting rifles where dependable zero retention and clean integration matter as much as quick optic removal.

About the EAW pivot mount, S&B Convex rail, Merkel SR 1

The EAW pivot mount for S&B Convex rail and Merkel SR 1 is a rifle-specific mounting solution for shooters who want the speed of a detachable optic system without giving up repeatability. Because it is configured for the Merkel SR 1 Standard on the rifle side and for the S&B Convex Rail on the optic side, it avoids the extra bulk and added interfaces that can come with more generic ring-based setups. The result is a cleaner installation with fewer variables between rifle and scope.

In the field, the main advantage of this mount is not simply that it pivots on and off, but that it does so in a way intended to preserve zero. That matters for hunters who remove the scope for transport, switch to another optic, or want access to a different sighting arrangement without treating every reinstallation as a fresh setup. The steel construction supports that role by providing the rigidity and wear resistance expected from a mount that may be attached and detached many times over its service life.

As part of the EAW pivot system, this model also benefits from the series’ adjustable mount-foot fit. That adjustability helps the installer tune the mount to the rifle more precisely, which is important for stable engagement and consistent return to position. For a Merkel SR 1 fitted with a Schmidt & Bender rail-equipped scope, this mount is aimed at practical, repeatable use rather than universal compatibility.

About EAW

EAW traces its origins to 1919, when Ernst Apel founded the company in Würzburg, Germany. The business developed its first riflescope mounts in 1945, and since 1951 mount development and production have been its primary focus. That long specialization is important in this category, because EAW is known above all for mechanical mounting solutions rather than for general sporting goods production.

Over time, the company expanded its range to include pivot, slide-on or roll-off, and claw mounts for riflescopes, and it later added thermal imaging products as well. Production moved from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. For shooters choosing a mount such as this one, EAW’s reputation rests on rifle-specific design, repeatable attachment systems and long experience in building 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: Merkel SR 1 Standard

Warranty

EAW provides a 30-year warranty on mounts and mount parts. For this pivot mount, that gives long-term support that matches the product’s intended role as a durable, rifle-specific steel mounting solution.