EAW pivot mount - lever lock, 30 mm, Ruger M77

• Lever-lock pivot design: The lever-operated closure sits on the mount, making the scope quick to remove and reinstall while preserving repeatable positioning for rifles that alternate between optics or sighting setups.
• 30 mm scope interface: Built for 30 mm riflescope tubes, this version gives a secure steel mounting platform for many common hunting optics without adding unnecessary complexity.
• Steel construction: A steel mount body brings the rigidity and wear resistance needed for repeated on-and-off use, helping the system stay dependable over long service life.
• Ruger-specific fit: Designed for the Ruger M77 family and related Ruger actions, the mount matches the rifle platform properly, which matters for stable alignment and consistent return to zero.
• 26.0 mm KR extension: The built-in extension helps with scope positioning, giving more flexibility to achieve practical eye relief and a balanced shooting position.

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 introduced this design more than 50 years ago, and the concept remains focused on one practical advantage: a riflescope can be removed and reattached without shifting the point of impact. That makes the series especially useful for hunters and shooters who want one rifle to support more than one optic or sighting device.

A defining feature of the series is its adjustable front and rear mount-foot fit, which helps the mount interface precisely with the rifle and optic assembly. Within the range, EAW also offers a lever-operated variant in which the closure is placed on the scope mount rather than on the firearm. Across the series, the design philosophy is mechanical repeatability, secure lock-up and long-term serviceability rather than unnecessary complication. For users who value a traditional steel mounting solution with repeatable removal, the EAW Pivot Mounts line remains one of the classic options in hunting optics mounting.

About the EAW pivot mount - lever lock, 30 mm, Ruger M77

This EAW pivot mount with lever lock is a rifle-specific mounting solution for the Ruger M77 platform and related Ruger models, built to carry a 30 mm riflescope tube. Its main strength is practical repeatability: the scope can be detached when the rifle needs a different optic, easier transport or access to the action, then reinstalled with the consistency expected from a properly fitted pivot system. That is particularly useful on hunting rifles that may be used with different sighting arrangements over time.

The lever-lock mechanism simplifies handling by placing the closure on the mount itself. In use, this makes the system straightforward to operate while keeping the locking action integrated into the mount assembly. Combined with the pivot layout, it supports fast optic changes without turning the rifle into a permanent single-scope setup. The steel construction is equally important in practice, because repeated mounting cycles place stress on contact surfaces and locking parts; steel helps the mount resist wear and maintain its fit over years of field use.

This version also includes a KR 26.0 mm extension, which adds flexibility in scope placement. That can help when matching eye relief to the shooter’s position or when accommodating the proportions of a particular riflescope. For a Ruger hunting rifle fitted with a 30 mm optic, this mount is aimed at users who want a traditional detachable system with solid material choice, repeatable alignment and rifle-specific compatibility.

About EAW

EAW traces its history to 1919, when Ernst Apel founded the company in Würzburg, Germany. The business later moved production from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. The company developed and 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 mechanical mounting solutions made in Germany, including pivot mounts, slide-on or roll-off mounts and claw mounts. That specialization is directly relevant to products like this one: EAW’s reputation is built on repeatable scope mounting, precise fit and durable all-metal construction for hunting and sporting rifles. Alongside mounts, the company also offers thermal imaging cameras, but its core identity remains closely tied to riflescope mounting systems.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• Extension (KR): KR 26.0 mm
• Scope / Sight type: 30 mm
• Compatibility Above: 30 mm
• Compatibility Below: Ruger 77/17 (.17 HMR)
• Compatibility Below: Ruger 77/17 (.17 WMR & .17 Hornet)
• Compatibility Below: Ruger 77/44
• Compatibility Below: Ruger 77/357
• Compatibility Below: Ruger 77/22 Centerfire
• Compatibility Below: Ruger 77/22 Rimfire
• Compatibility Below: Ruger 77/50
• Compatibility Below: Ruger No. 1
• Compatibility Below: Ruger Mini Thirty (Ranch)
• Compatibility Below: Ruger Mini-14 (Ranch)
• Compatibility Below: Ruger 99/44 (Deerfield Carbine)
• Compatibility Below: Ruger Police Carbine
• Compatibility Below: Ruger 96/44
• Compatibility Below: Ruger M77 SA
• Compatibility Below: Ruger M77 LA

Warranty

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