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Red Dot Mounts: Unshakable Precision and Heads-Up Speed

Whether you are a police officer on patrol, a military operator in the field, a hunter tracking game, or a civilian target shooting at the range, your sight is only as reliable as the base holding it in place. A red dot optic mount acts as the essential bridge connecting your red dot sight directly to your firearm. Without a sturdy red dot mounting system, heavy weapon recoil and sudden drops can cause your point of aim to shift, leading to missed shots.

Using an upgraded red dot mount helps solve common shooting problems, like neck strain and blocked views from gear. Taller setups allow tactical operators and law enforcement agents to aim easily while wearing gas masks or helmet-mounted night vision. For hunters and everyday civilians, these products promote a natural posture, making target acquisition faster and far more comfortable.

Red Dot Mounting System: Materials and Configurations

High-quality optic hardware must withstand violent kinetic force and environmental abuse without losing zero. The table below breaks down the technical specs and construction details found in premium mounts:

Hardware Specification

Technical Details

Tactical Advantage

Primary Material

Machined 7075-T6 Aerospace Aluminum

Holds up to extreme stress while keeping total weight light.

Surface Finish

Type III Class II Mil-Spec Hardcoat Anodizing

Protects against corrosion, weather, and scratches.

Rail Interface

MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny Rail System

Fits standardized rails with exact slot dimensions to stop slippage under recoil.

Hardware Clamps

Nitrite-Coated High-Carbon Steel Cross-Bolts

Handles extreme compressive pressure without stretching threads.

Height Configurations Explained

  • Low Profile Setup (1.42 Inches): Matches traditional iron sights directly in the center of the optical window. Best for shooters who prefer a low profile red dot mount.
  • Lower 1/3 Co-Witness (1.57 Inches): Pushes iron sights into the lower third of the sight window, providing a cleaner view while keeping backup sights visible.
  • Heads-Up Tall Setup (2.26 to 2.33 Inches): Uses a high optic riser to keep your head completely vertical. Eliminates neck bending and easily clears top-mounted accessories or night vision gear.

Red Dot Optic Mount: Compare and Contrast

Understanding how different mounting options compare helps you select the right setup for your specific firearm platform.

Quick Detach (QD) vs. Fixed Mounts

  • Quick Detach Mounts: Use quick-release levers that allow you to attach or remove your red dot mount in seconds without extra tools. High-end QD models return to zero reliably when reattached.

  • Fixed Bolt-On Mounts: Use torqued cross-bolts to secure the base permanently to the rail. They offer maximum structural rigidity for heavy-recoil platforms.

Red Dot Mounting Plate vs. Riser Mounts

  • Red Dot Mounting Plate: An adapter plate designed to match specific optic screw patterns (footprints) to milled handgun slides or base rails.

  • Riser Mount: A dedicated riser mount or rise mount that sits under the optic to elevate its centerline height.

FAQs: What You Should Know About Red Dot Optics Risers

What is a red dot footprint guide?

A footprint guide details the physical screw holes and recoil pin pattern on the bottom of an optic. Common footprints include Aimpoint Micro, Trijicon RMR, and ACRO standards. Your mount pattern must match your sight pattern to clamp together correctly.

Why choose a red dot riser mount for night vision?

When shooting under night vision goggles or wearing gas masks, leaning your head low onto a stock is nearly impossible. A red dot riser elevates the glass to 2.26 inches, aligning the sight directly with your eyes while keeping your spine straight.

How do diving board mounts protect your aim?

When you rest a rifle handguard heavily on a barricade or sandbag, the handguard can flex slightly. A diving board optic riser extends forward off the rigid receiver, floating aiming lasers over the rail. This keeps the laser zeroed regardless of handguard flex.

Upgrade Your Kit at Atomic Defense

To get the most out of your platform, pair your primary rifle mount with compatible hardware offered directly at Atomic Defense:

  • The CQB / PDW Setup: Combine a Unity Tactical FAST Micro mount or DOT Delta ACRO Mount with an Aimpoint Micro T-2. This compact setup uses built-in backup iron sights inside the riser block to save valuable rail space.

  • The Night Fighter Setup: Pair the DOT EHS-1 Holographic Sight or DOT Delta Optic Riser Mount with a Wilcox G24 helmet mount for passive night vision aiming. Add an ACRO Mount Diving Board attachment to mount your IR laser off the receiver.

  • The Dual-Optic Patrol Setup: Use a 30mm or 34mm cantilever scope mount for your primary LPVO scope, and attach a Unity Tactical FAST Offset Optic Base. This allows you to quickly roll your rifle to use a backup red dot for close-up targets.

When you are ready to upgrade your firearm's ergonomics and speed, browse our complete inventory. We offer a wide selection of Red Dot Mounts for sale designed for extreme field reliability. Buy Red Dot Mounts today and build gear that performs in any conditions.

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  • MAG604-BLK
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    Magpul Industries M-LOK Offset Light/Optic Mount | Fits M-LOK | 11 or 1 O'Clock Position | Black

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    The M-LOK Offset Light/Optic Mount, Aluminum provides the user with an ambidextrous platform to mount weapons lights or optics at both the 11 and 1...

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  • MAG605-BLK
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    Magpul Industries M-LOK Offset Light/Optic Mount | Polymer | M-LOK | 11 or 1 O'Clock Position | Black

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    The M-LOK Offset Light Mount, Polymer provides the user with an ambidextrous platform to mount weapons lights at either the 11 or 1 o'clock positio...

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  • 100-283
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    Reptilia ROF-90 - Mount - Fits Aimpoint ACRO - 35mm - Anodized Finish - Black

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    The Reptilia ROF-90 for ACRO / MPS in 35mm. The ROF-90 is a drop-in upgrade for the Reptilia AUS Mount or Geissele Super Precision(TM) 35mm magnifi...

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  • A645TW
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    Warne Mount | Fits Picatinny | 45 Degree | Black

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    The A645 Side Mount is designed for Flat Top MSR's and other tactical style firearms. It provides a 45 degree accessory platform that attaches to a...

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  • AD-170-VPG-5LUG-STD
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    American Defense Mfg. Picatinny Riser | Quick Detach Mount | Fits Picatinny | 5 Slots | Anodized Finish | Black

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    The AD-170-VPG provides a QD solution for a picatinny rail, offering a .60"" rise above the mounting surface. Overall length is 2.3"". It accepts a...

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  • AD-1700-XLR-STD
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    American Defense Mfg. AD-1700 | Quick Detach Riser Mount | Fits Picatinny | Anodized Finish | Black

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    The AD-1700-XLR-TL Riser provides a QD solution for an extended length picatinny rail, offering a .60"" rise above the mounting surface. The overal...

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  • 100-209
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    Reptilia DOT Mount - Offset - Fits Aimpoint ACRO and MPS - Anodized Finish - Black

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    Offset DOT Mount for Aimpoint ACRO and Steiner MPS enclosed miniature red dot sights. Designed as a secondary sighting system for rapid target enga...

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  • AC32078

    Trijicon Q-LOC - Quick Release - 45 Degree Offset Mount - Fits Trijicon RSR/SRO - Picatinny - Anodized Finish - Black

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    Trijicon Quick Release Mounts with Q-LOC Technology are designed for the most discerning users. This line of premium specialty mounts features a pr...

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  • RM35

    Trijicon RMR ACOG Adaptor Plate - For Red Dot Sights - Matte

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    RMR Mount for 3.5x, 4x, and 5.5x ACOG Models with boss. KEY FEATURES: Includes mount, mount screws, and RMR screw

  • 200472
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    Burris Optics RT-6 Rifle Scope | 1-6X24mm | 30mm Main Tube Ballistic AR Illuminated Reticle | Matte Finish

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    Speed reigns supreme in three-gun competition. So if you want to compete, you better be fast on the target and fast to shoot. Race inspired and...

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  • 200475
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    Burris Optics RT6 | Rifle Scope | 1-6X Power | 24 Objective | 30MM | Ballistic AR Reticle | Illuminated Reticle | FastFire 3 & P.E.P.R. Mount | Matte

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    The RT-6 Tactical Kit is an RT-6 scope, FastFire 3 and PEPR mount. It makes for an outstanding kit for people just getting into 3-Gun or tactical s...

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  • 410319

    Burris Optics FastFire | Mount | Matte | Fits All Glocks and Beretta PX4 Storm

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    These mounts allow any generation FastFire Series red dot sight to be securely mounted on a specific firearm. Options are available for mounting to...

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  • 410689
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    Burris Optics SpeedBead Mount | For Aimpoint ACRO | Matte Finish | Black

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    The unique SpeedBead Mounts makes it easy to add a FastFire red dot sight to your shotgun. It's ideal for clays and for hunting waterfowl, upland b...

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  • 410688

    Burris Optics SpeedBead | Universal Vent Rib Mount | Fits Standard Shotgun Vent Rib | For Burris FastFire | Anodized Finish | Black

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    Transform your shotgun into a dynamic hunting-ready weapon with the SpeedBead Mount. This easy-to-attach mount securely attaches the FastFire Serie...

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  • BCM-OR-AT-525-11
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    Bravo Company A/T 525-11 Optic Riser | Fits Picatinny | 4.5" Long | 0.525" Height | Anodized Finish | Black

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    A/T Optic Riser 525-11 is approximately 4-1/2"" long and is intended to be used with an optic backed up by a magnifier or NVG or thermal depending ...

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  • BCM-OR-AT-525-10X5
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    Bravo Company A/T 525-10X5 Optic Riser | Fits Picatinny | 6.125" Long | 0.525" Height | Anodized Finish | Black

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    A/T Optic Riser 525-10x5 is approximately 6-1/8"" long and offers a cantilever section for applications where the end user desires to run an attach...

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  • BCM-OM-AT-22
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    Bravo Company A/T Optic Mount | Fits Aimpoint Micro T2 | 1.93" Height | Anodized Finish | Black

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    Capability in the face of the unexpected and catastrophic, the BCM A/T Mount is built in anticipation of a no fail shot that will save another huma...

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  • BCM-OM-AT-21
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    Bravo Company A/T Optic Mount | Fits Aimpoint Micro T2 | Lower 1/3 Cowitness | Anodized Finish | Black

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    Capability in the face of the unexpected and catastrophic, the BCM A/T Mount is built in anticipation of a no fail shot that will save another huma...

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  • BCM-OR-AT-525-5
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    Bravo Company A/T 525-5 Optic Riser | Fits Picatinny | 2.125" Long | 0.525" Height | Anodized Finish | Black

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    A/T Optic Riser 525-5 is approximately 2-1/8"" long and is intended to be used with a red dot or other single optic or accessory. This riser has 5 ...

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  • BCM-OR-AT-525-13X5
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    Bravo Company A/T 525-13x5 Optic Riser | Fits Picatinny | 7.25" Long | 0.525" Height | Anodized Finish | Black

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    A/T Optic Riser 525-13x5 is approximately 7-1/4"" long and is intended to be used similarly to the 525-10x5 but offers 3 additional recoil slots fo...

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  • BCM-OR-AT-525-13
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    Bravo Company A/T 525-13 Optic Riser | Fits Picatinny | 5.75" Long | 0.525" Height | Anodized Finish | Black

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    A/T Optic Riser 525-13 is approximately 5-3/4"" long and covers the entire length of an upper receiver and offers one more recoil slot than the upp...

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  • 100-257
    100-256
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    Reptilia Mount - Black - Aimpoint Acro - Anodized

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    Introducing the ultra Low Height DOT Mount for Aimpoint ACRO and Steiner Optics MPS by Reptilia. This mount is a lightweight, slim-line mounting so...

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  • 03-045-18025
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    Daniel Defense Micro Aimpoint Mount | Fits Picatinny | Includes Lower 1/3 Adapter | Black

    $118.00
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    The Daniel Defense Micro Mount is designed to securely mount a variety of popular optics to your flat-top upper receiver including Aimpoint's Micro...

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  • 507CPICMOUNT
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    Holosun Technologies Picatinny Mount - Fits Holosun 407C/507C/508T - Matte Finish - Black

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    The Holosun Picatinny-Style Mount for 407C, 507C, 508T allows you to mount your Holosun 407C, 507C, 508T optics to a picatinny rail. KEY FEATURES:...

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  • 100-271
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    Reptilia RMU Mount/Riser - .625" Height - 6 Slot - Fits 1913 Picatinny Rail - Anodized Finish - Black

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    The RMU Mount by Reptilia is a lightweight, slim-line solution manufactured at the request of a DoD customer. The RMU Mounts are idea for lifting a...

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  • 100-270
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    Reptilia RMU Mount/Riser - .625" Height - 9 Slot - Fits 1913 Picatinny Rail - Anodized Finish - Black

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    The RMU Mount by Reptilia is a lightweight, slim-line solution manufactured at the request of a DoD customer. The RMU Mounts are idea for lifting a...

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  • 100-102
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    Reptilia ROF-Diving Board - Mount - Fits AUS and Geissele Super Precision - 34mm - Anodized Finish - Flat Dark Earth

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    Reptilia ROF-Diving Board, originally for 34mm Geissele Super Precision Magnified Optic Mounts, is also compatible with Reptilia 34mm AUS Mounts. T...

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  • 100-284
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    Reptilia ROF-90 - Mount - Fits Aimpoint ACRO - 35mm - Anodized Finish - Flat Dark Earth

    $103.46
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    The Reptilia ROF-90 for ACRO / MPS in 35mm. The ROF-90 is a drop-in upgrade for the Reptilia AUS Mount or Geissele Super Precision(TM) 35mm magnifi...

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  • 100-269
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    Reptilia RMU Mount/Riser - .625" Height - 12 Slot - Fits 1913 Picatinny Rail - Anodized Finish - Black

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    The RMU Mount by Reptilia is a lightweight, slim-line solution manufactured at the request of a DoD customer. The RMU Mounts are idea for lifting a...

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    Reptilia AUS Mount - 30mm - Flat Dark Earth Anodized Finish - 1.54" Bore Height

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    Introducing the AUS Mount for 30mm diameter magnified optics, from Reptilia. Driven by the request of an end user group, the AUS Mount is the culmi...

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  • 100-031
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    Reptilia ROF-45 - Offset Mount - For Trijicon RMR - Fits 34MM Optic - Anodized - Black

    $114.95
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    The 34mm ROF-45 is a drop-in upgrade for the Reptilia AUS Mount or Geissele Super Precision 34mm optic mount. The ROF-45 adds a mounting point at 4...

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  • 100-281
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    Reptilia ROF-90 - Mount - Fits Trijicon RMR - 35mm - Anodized Finish - Black

    $114.95
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    The 35mm ROF-90 is a drop-in upgrade for the Reptilia AUS Mount or Geissele Super Precision. The ROF-90 adds a mounting point at 90 (12:00) for a T...

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  • 100-150
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    Reptilia ROF-SAR - Mount - Fits Trijicon RMR and SRO - 34mm - Anodized Finish - Black

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    The 34mm ROF-SAR is a drop-in upgrade for 34mm optics. The ROF-SAR adds a mounting point for a TRIJICON RMR & SRO to provide for a quick transi...

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  • 100-282
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    Reptilia ROF-90 - Mount - Fits Trijicon RMR - 35mm - Anodized - Flat Dark Earth

    $114.95
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    The 35mm ROF-90 is a drop-in upgrade for the Reptilia AUS Mount or Geissele Super Precision. The ROF-90 adds a mounting point at 90 (12:00) for a T...

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  • 100-029
    100-018
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    Reptilia ROF-90 - 34mm - For Geissele Super Precision optic mount - Fits Trijicon RMR - Anodized Black

    $114.95
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    The ROF-90 is a drop-in upgrade for Geissele(R) Automatics' Super Precision optic mount. The ROF-90 adds a mounting point at 90 (12:00) for a Triji...

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  • 100-007
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    Reptilia ROF-45 - Offset Mount - For Trijicon RMR - Fits 30MM Optic - Anodized - Black

    $114.95
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    The Reptilia ROF-45 is a drop-in upgrade for magnified scope mounts. Built for the Reptilia AUS Mount or Geissele Super Precision 30mm optic mount,...

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