I bought a weapon at a good price. Now, my gunsmith suggested that I get an EAW pivot mount which nearly costs the same. Does this make any sense?
Yes. Although a mount is inconspicuous it is very important. It is quite evident that the best weapon and the best scope won’t perform if the combination is not reliable or precise. If the optics and the mounts are right you can make a lot more even out of a cheaper weapon.
What is better: a scope with rail or one for rings?
You cannot answer this question in general, as you will have to consider the following aspects:
• Scopes with rail are often heavier.
• Scopes without rail can be fitted up to 6 mm lower (though only true for small scopes).
• Fitting a scope with standard rail is more time-consuming.
• When you use a scope with standard rail you may end up with a hole that shows when the scope is being re-mounted (you might be able to hide it when you use a wider top later on).
• Scopes with rail do not have to be aligned, but it will not be possible to align them anyhow if the drilled holes in the weapon are not accurate enough!
• There are scopes that have thin walls. If you have a scope with rail there is no danger of deforming it.
• It's a matter of taste.
I do not want to remove the scope from the weapon. Will a non-detachable mount be sufficient?
Like the word already says, a non-detachable mount connects a weapon and a scope, so that they are entirely rigid – the mount does not offer any possibilities for compensation of tension, e. g. caused by heat expansion - a miss might be the consequence. In this respect, particularly the EAW pivot mounts have excellent technical features which allow an absolute tension-free bearing of the scope and thus provide optimum conditions for good shooting results.
I do not dare to take off my EAW pivot mount. Is it really 100 % positive that the scope will return to the exact same position when being replaced?
If the scope was fitted correctly, we guarantee you 100% that there won't be a change in the point of impact. Many thousands of shooters and also many specialists confirm this.
Why do EAW mounts not have Torx screws?
Simply because it is not necessary. The problem is not that allen screws might not be tightened well enough, but it is quite the opposite: Torx screws might tempt you to tighten them too well; the body of the scope could possibly be deformed.
Were can I buy EAW mounts?
Any gunsmith or specialist firearms dealer can supply you EAW mounts. VJC Supplies do not sell direct. Should you, however, have any questions or require any specific information, please do not hesitate to contact VJC Supplies via this site.
Can I mount one or several additional scopes on a weapon with pre-fitted foot plates of an EAW pivot mount (with pivot pin lock)?
Yes. You can fit one or even several additional scopes without any problem. You only will need some additional top parts corresponding to the scope/s in question, which can be fitted into the existing mounting plates. Only some small adjustments and touching up work will be necessary.
Can I alternately use one scope on various weapons?
As a rule the answer is NO, since the distance between the foot plates varies considerably and very often there is a difference in height between the front and rear plate. Even with identical weapons it is hardly ever possible. This is due to the tolerances that are to be found on the weapon and on the mount.
Is it possible to install a second scope on an existing claw mount?
Theoretically, it is possible in some cases. Nevertheless, the possibilities are rather limited, in particular with scopes that differ a lot as far as their outer dimensions are concerned. Almost always you will have to fit a second front plate, as otherwise you will have problems with the interocular distance. Should it technically be possible, you will certainly have to reckon with high costs for the long fitting-time.
In some cases it is possible to fit a second scope by using an EAW mounting rail of the model 801 or 812, but it has been proven that it often is cheaper and less problematic to entirely switch to an EAW pivot mount with lever .
I have an EAW pivot mount that was made in 1969. Can I still get spare parts for it?
Of course, you can. The components of the EAW pivot mounts that are made today, still fit older models.
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