The Warne QD X-SKEL 30mm Quick Detach Cantilever Scope Mount, Matte Black is a one-piece skeletonized cantilever mount that carries a 30mm main tube scope on a Picatinny rail, finished in matte black. 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
Same mount, different tube size: Warne QD X-SKEL 1-inch quick detach cantilever scope mount and Warne QD X-SKEL 34mm quick detach cantilever scope mount. The same 30mm mount is also made in Warne QD X-SKEL 30mm cantilever scope mount in Dark Earth. For a fixed mount with 20 MOA of built-in elevation instead of 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
- Running a 30mm LPVO or variable that needs to come off between sessions and go back on the same zero
- Target rifle setups that share one optic between two rifles
- Weight-conscious builds wanting a one-piece mount with integral 30mm rings
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: Matte black
What's Included
- Warne QD X-SKEL 30mm cantilever scope mount
- 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 | Matte Black |
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 QDXSKEL30TW fit?
The Warne QD X-SKEL QDXSKEL30TW has integral 30mm rings, so it fits scopes with a 30mm main tube only. Warne also makes the same mount in 1-inch and 34mm.
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.
What is the difference between this mount and the Dark Earth version?
None mechanically — QDXSKEL30TW is the matte black finish and QDXSKEL30DE is the same 30mm mount finished in Dark Earth.
