The Warne QD X-SKEL 30mm Quick Detach Cantilever Scope Mount, Dark Earth is a one-piece skeletonized cantilever mount that carries a 30mm main tube scope on a Picatinny rail, finished in Dark Earth. It places the scope over 2 inches (51 mm) further forward than a receiver-mounted ring set and locks on with two quick-detach levers.
How It Compares
The identical mount in matte black is the Warne QD X-SKEL 30mm cantilever scope mount in matte black (QDXSKEL30TW). The other Dark Earth size is the Warne QD X-SKEL 34mm cantilever scope mount in Dark Earth. For a fixed mount with 20 MOA of built-in elevation rather than quick-detach levers, see the Warne LR-SKEL 30mm 20 MOA cantilever scope mount. Browse all rifle scope mounts.
Ideal For
- Practical and service rifle work on a flat-top Picatinny receiver, where eye relief has to be set forward of the charging handle
- Rifles finished in Dark Earth, FDE or tan, where a matte black mount would stand out
- Running a 30mm scope that needs to come off between sessions and go back on the same zero
- Target rifle setups that share one optic between two rifles
Key Features
- Tube Diameter: 30 mm — integral rings, no separate rings needed
- Mount: Picatinny rail, dual quick-detach levers for repeatable return to zero
- Cantilever: Over 2 inches (51 mm) of forward scope placement for correct eye relief
- Height: MSR Ideal Height, giving a natural cheek weld on a flat-top receiver
- Material: Skeletonized 6061-T6 aluminum with steel threaded inserts at the ring-cap screws
- Finish: Dark Earth
What's Included
- Warne QD X-SKEL 30mm cantilever scope mount in Dark Earth
- Ring caps, mounting hardware and a T-15 wrench
Technical Specifications
Tube Diameter | 30 mm |
Mount | Picatinny; dual QD levers |
Cantilever | Over 2 inches (51 mm) forward |
Height | MSR Ideal Height |
Material | 6061-T6 aluminum; steel inserts |
Finish | Dark Earth |
Ring Cap Torque | 25 in-lb (2.8 Nm) max, no threadlocker |
Origin | Made in USA |
US Shipping & Support
Shipped from D&R Sports Center in the USA with fast, tracked delivery. Questions on fit, mounting or which model suits your setup? Our team is glad to help before and after your purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
What scope tube diameter does the Warne QD X-SKEL QDXSKEL30DE fit?
The Warne QD X-SKEL QDXSKEL30DE has integral 30mm rings, so it fits scopes with a 30mm main tube only.
Is the Dark Earth version mechanically different from the black one?
No. QDXSKEL30DE and QDXSKEL30TW are the same mount with the same dimensions, materials and quick-detach levers; only the finish differs.
Does the Warne QD X-SKEL return to zero after it is taken off?
Yes — the two quick-detach levers are designed to give a repeatable return to zero when the mount is refitted to the same rail slots.
How far forward does the Warne QD X-SKEL move the scope?
The cantilever places the scope over 2 inches (51 mm) forward of the mounting point, which is what lets you set correct eye relief on a flat-top receiver instead of being tied to where the action puts the rings.
Should I use threadlocker on the ring cap screws?
No. Warne advises against threadlocker on the ring-cap screws and specifies a maximum of 25 in-lb (2.8 Nm), tightened evenly in an alternating pattern.
