The Warne QD X-SKEL 30mm Quick Detach Cantilever Scope Mount in Dark Earth (QDXSKEL30DE) is a one-piece skeletonised 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. Made in the USA and covered by the Warne Lifetime Warranty.
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 the full Warne scope mount and ring range or optics built for straight-pull rifles.
Ideal For
- Straight-pull and practical or 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 and gallery rifle set-ups that share one optic between two rifles
Key Features
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Tube Diameter: 30 mm — integral rings, no separate rings needed
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Mount: Picatinny rail, dual quick-detach levers for repeatable return to zero
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Cantilever: Over 2 inches (51 mm) of forward scope placement for correct eye relief
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Height: MSR Ideal Height, giving a natural cheek weld on a flat-top receiver
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Material: Skeletonised 6061-T6 aluminium with steel threaded inserts at the ring-cap screws
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Finish: Dark Earth
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Warranty: Warne Lifetime Warranty
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 aluminium; steel inserts |
| Finish |
Dark Earth |
| Ring Cap Torque |
25 in-lb (2.8 Nm) max, no threadlocker |
| Origin |
Made in USA |
| Warranty |
Warne Lifetime |
| SKU / MPN |
QDXSKEL30DE / QDXSKEL30DE |
What's Included
- Warne QD X-SKEL 30mm cantilever scope mount in Dark Earth (QDXSKEL30DE)
- Ring caps, mounting hardware and a T-15 wrench
Warranty
Covered by the Warne Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
UK Delivery & Support
UK-stocked and dispatched tracked from our UK warehouse — no import duties or customs delays — backed by UK-based support and the Warne Lifetime Warranty.
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.
