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Warne® Gen 2 MSR XSKEL30TW Extended Cantilever Mount – 30mm Tube – Tactical Wrap – Matte Black Aluminum – XSKEL30TW
The Warne® Gen 2 MSR XSKEL30TW Extended Cantilever Scope Mount (XSKEL30TW) is a premium, skeletonized optical mounting system engineered specifically to handle the extreme structural demands of modern sporting rifle platforms and precision variable optics. While traditional multi-piece ring layouts or low-budget monolithic mounts frequently fail under intense field conditions—slipping under recoil, warping over receiver gaps, and lacking the forward eye relief needed for high-power LPVOs—this skeletonized piece entirely eliminates those performance liabilities. This 30mm cantilever system (656813104895) serves as a rock-solid mechanical bridge for tactical shooters, competitive multi-gun match racers, and hard-use field hunters.
Precision CNC-machined from a monolithic block of 6061-T6 structural aircraft-grade aluminum and finished in a sleek, non-reflective matte black hard-coat anodized layer, the XSKEL30TW design masterfully cuts out excess bulk without sacrificing structural rigidity. The defining engineering hallmark of the Gen 2 XSKEL architecture is its **2-inch forward cantilever extension**. This aggressive forward rake shifts the rear ring assembly beyond the edge of the upper receiver, granting operators plenty of room to mount modern Low Power Variable Optics (LPVOs) at a perfect eye-relief distance without forcing them to bridge onto a shifting handguard rail. Utilizing a unique **Tactical Wrap 1/2-inch hex nut clamping base**, the system exerts unyielding lateral torque directly against the receiver's Picatinny tracks, distributing stress evenly to guarantee absolute return-to-zero tracking reliability.
The interior architecture relies on Warne’s trusted horizontal split-ring profile, precision-ground to encapsulate a 30mm optic maintube with 360 degrees of uniform clamping friction, completely preventing scope migration under heavy semi-automatic recoil tracks. Outfitted with integrated steel thread inserts inside the aluminum cap tracks to permanently block stripped hardware failures, this 2026-spec mount delivers an ideal **1.435-inch centerline height** that perfectly lines up with standard mil-spec cheek welds. Backed by Warne’s lifetime factory warranty, this turnkey optical anchor is the definitive choice for driving maximum mechanical precision from your tactical upper build.
Includes: (1) Warne Gen 2 MSR XSKEL30TW 30mm Extended Cantilever Mount (Matte Black), High-Tensile Steel Base Torx Hardware, Integrated Steel Cap Fasteners, and Official Warne Installation Torque Key Guide.
*Torque Specification Warning: To ensure absolute structural hold without crushing your optic tube, always torque the horizontal ring cap fasteners to exactly 25 in-lbs, and torque the main tactical base 1/2-inch hex nuts to exactly 65 in-lbs. Never use a crush washer or liquid threadlocker on the ring caps.
Key Features
- 2-Inch Aggressive Cantilever Rake: Pushes the optic forward over the charging handle area, creating ideal eye relief for high-speed LPVO configurations without bridging onto the handguard.
- Machined Monolithic 6061-T6 Shell: Forged from high-grade structural aluminum to maximize tracking strength while keeping overall rifle build weight to an absolute minimum.
- Tactical Wrap 1/2" Hex Base: Dual high-leverage cross-bolts exert massive clamping force directly against the receiver, ensuring your zero stays locked down through brutal concrete drops.
- Steel Thread Cap Inserts: Embedded steel helicoil tracks protect the internal aluminum threads against over-torque damage, allowing hundreds of clean optics-swapping cycles.
- Perfect 1.435" MSR Centerline Height: Optimized by Warne to provide immediate, intuitive eye alignment over standard AR-15/AR-10 receiver cheek positions.
- Horizontal Split-Ring Interface: Delivers full-circumference radial tension around your 30mm optic tube, preventing longitudinal scope slippage under heavy recoil.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Warne® Scope Mounts (Tualatin, OR)
- Product Line: XSKEL Gen 2 Skeletonized MSR Series
- Model Name: XSKEL30TW Extended Cantilever Mount
- SKU / MPN: XSKEL30TW (Alternative Factory Identifier: XSKEL30TW-BLK)
- Optic Maintube Accommodated: 30 mm Diameter Maintubes Only
- Mounting Interface Base: Standard Mil-Spec 1913 Picatinny Rail Tracks
- Forward Cantilever Distance: 2.00 Inches (50.8 mm) Forward Extension
- Optical Centerline Height: 1.435 Inches (36.4 mm) - Ideal MSR Height
- Ring Interface Space (Inner): 2.875 Inches (73.0 mm) Between Caps
- Ring Profile Style: Horizontal Split-Ring Design
- Chassis Housing Material: Monolithic 6061-T6 Aircraft-Grade Aluminum
- Base Clamping Fasteners: Dual 1/2" Hex Cross-Bolts with Tactical Wrap Steel Nuts
- Finish Treatment: Hard-Coat Anodized Matte Black Protective Finish
- Country of Origin: Proudly Made in the USA (Oregon Factory)
- Product Net Component Weight: ~6.70 oz (190.0 g)
- UPC: 656813104895
