EAW XS pivot mount, 36 mm, Fabarm Iris

• Repeatable return to zero: The EAW XS pivot mount is built so the scope can be removed and reattached without shifting 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.
• 36 mm scope fit: This version is made for scopes with a 36 mm main tube, giving a secure steel interface for larger premium optics that need a stable mounting platform under recoil.
• Adjustable front and rear fit: The pivot system uses adjustable mount-foot interfaces, allowing precise fitting to the rifle and helping the mount sit tension-free for consistent alignment and dependable repeat precision.
• Steel construction: A steel build favors long-term durability and rigidity, which matters on hunting rifles that see repeated removal cycles, field knocks, and changing weather.
• Rifle-specific XS configuration: This mount is configured for the Fabarm Iris, so it matches the rifle platform directly and keeps the advantages of the EAW pivot system without relying on a one-size-fits-all solution.

About the EAW Pivot Mounts Series

EAW Pivot Mounts are one of the company’s defining product families and remain a reference point for traditional detachable riflescope mounting. EAW states that it developed and launched this pivot design more than 50 years ago, and the concept is still centered on a practical goal: letting the shooter remove and reinstall an optic without changing the point of impact. That makes the series especially relevant for hunting rifles that may alternate between different scopes or other aiming devices depending on season, terrain, or shooting distance.

The series is designed for common rifles and long guns and is known for its mechanically adjustable fit. The front and rear mount-foot interfaces are adjustable, which helps the mount be fitted correctly and supports repeatable alignment when the optic is taken off and put back on. In EAW’s lineup, pivot mounts sit as a durable steel-based solution for shooters who value a removable optic but do not want to give up precision. The design philosophy is straightforward: strong locking geometry, stable support under recoil, and repeatability over many mounting cycles. For hunters and traditional rifle users, that combination is the main reason the pivot mount remains such an established format.

About the EAW XS pivot mount, 36 mm, Fabarm Iris

The EAW XS pivot mount, 36 mm, Fabarm Iris is a rifle-specific detachable mount built for pairing a 36 mm scope with the Fabarm Iris platform. Its main advantage is not simply that it holds an optic, but that it does so in a way that supports repeatable removal and reinstallation. For a hunting rifle, that matters when the scope must come off for transport, when access to the rifle is needed, or when the user keeps a second optic ready for a different style of shooting.

The mount belongs to EAW’s XS pattern and uses the company’s established pivot principle, where the optic is seated through a controlled front-and-rear interface rather than a fixed permanent arrangement. In practice, this gives the shooter a mounting solution that stays mechanically consistent and helps preserve zero after reattachment. The steel construction is equally important here: it adds rigidity and wear resistance at the contact points, which is especially useful on mounts intended to be opened and closed repeatedly over time.

Because this version is configured specifically for the Fabarm Iris, it is tailored to the rifle rather than adapted from a generic base. That rifle-specific fit is a major part of what makes a pivot mount work properly in the field. Combined with support for a 36 mm scope body, this model suits larger European-style hunting optics that benefit from a robust, repeatable mounting system with the flexibility of quick removal.

About EAW

EAW traces its origins to 1919, when Ernst Apel founded the company in Würzburg, Germany. The business later became associated with the EAW name after Ernst Apel acquired Elektro-Dental-Werke Frankfurt in 1923 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 explains why EAW is closely associated with traditional German scope-mount engineering. The company produces pivot, slide-on or roll-off, and claw mounts for riflescopes, and it has also expanded into thermal imaging cameras and, more recently, tactical mounting solutions. Production moved from Würzburg to Gerbrunn in 1970, and Ernst Apel GmbH is now headquartered in Eibelstadt, Germany. In this product category, EAW’s reputation rests on precise mechanical fit, repeatable detachable mounting systems, and a product range built around rifle-specific solutions rather than universal compromises.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: EAW
• Mount series: EAW Pivot Mounts
• Made in: Germany
• Material: Steel
• Scope / Sight type: 36 mm
• Compatibility: Fabarm Iris

Warranty

EAW provides a 30-year warranty on its mounts and mount parts. For this mount, that long warranty period underlines the brand’s focus on durable materials, precise fit, and long-term repeatability in regular field use.