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1. Monstrum Tactical Lockdown Series Lightweight Riser Mount | High Profile | 1.75 inch L / 3 Slot
Description
Raise your optic to the next level with the Monstrum Tactical Lockdown Series Riser Mount! Built for use with Picatinny or Weaver base optics, our mounts will give you just the right amount of rise for optimal scope positioning and clearance over your front sights.Based off our best selling riser mount series, the new Lockdown Series Riser Mounts include a hollow body design and an improved attachment mechanism. The single piece machined aluminum profile is designed to shave off precious ounces of weight, making it our lightest and sturdiest riser mount yet. The redesigned locking nut fastens securely via hand, screwdriver, or wrench and is guaranteed to hold zero against the heaviest of recoil.
The riser is 1.75 inches in length with 3 Picatinny rail slots. It accepts all Picatinny or Weaver based scopes, red dots, or optics.
The high profile mount provides 0.92 inches of rise.
All Monstrum Tactical Lockdown Series Riser Mounts come with a lifetime warranty.
2. UTG Med-pro Compact Riser Mount, 0.83" High, 3 Slots
Feature
New Gen. riser mount for rifles with Picatinny/Weaver rail1 Picatinny rail with 3 slots
Side plate with spring tension for quick and easy installation
Precision machined from aircraft aluminum with matte black anodizing
Dimensions: 1.6 by 1.75 by 1 inches (L x W x H)
Description
Medium Profile AR-15 Compact Riser Mount Picatinny RailFeatures and Specifications:
Manufacturer Number: MNT-RS08S3
New Gen. Riser Mount for AR-15 and Rifles with Picatinny/Weaver Rail
1.6"e; Long Picatinny Rail with 3 Slots
Side Plate with Spring Tension for Quick Easy Installation
Precision Made from Aircraft Aluminum with Matte Black Anodizing
0.83"e; Saddle Height with See-through Design
Material: Aluminum
Weight: 1.6 oz
Pieces: 1
Rail Type: Picatinny/Weaver
No. of Rails: 1
Length: 1.6 inch
Width: 1.75 inch
Height: 1 inch
Allows for use of the original iron sights for aiming when installed, design may be low profile with special cutting, high profile with tunnel or clearance so as not to block the user's vision from the rear aperture to front post.
3. UTG Super Slim 3 Slots Picatinny Riser Mount, 0.75"
Feature
Made from 6061-t6 aluminum with precision CNC machining and finished in matte black hard coat anodizeEquipped with square-shaped Integral Recoil Stop and locking Torx screw for a guaranteed zero hold
Lightning cuts massively reduce weight resulting in a fully capable, low mass, and aesthetically pleasing Picatinny riser mount
Continuous rail edge design, installing multiple riser mounts side by side forms one continuous Picatinny rail
Includes T20 Torx Allen wrench for a simple and friendly installation, no gunsmith required
Description
UTG new super slim Picatinny riser mount machined from aluminum, finished in a matte black hard coat anodize, and utilizing locking Torx screws and integral Recoil stops for a secure zero hold. Lightning cut look and design massively reduces weight and bulk. 0.75" saddle height, 3 slots, 1.57 inch in length.4. Monstrum Tactical Low Profile Picatinny Riser Mount (0.5" H x 5.7" L), for Scopes and Optics
Feature
Low profile 0.5 inch high riser mount for scopes and optics, allows for sight clearance over front sights5.7 inches in length with 14 Picatinny rail slots, Picatinny rail mount will accommodate all Picatinny or Weaver standard scopes, red dots, and optics
Sturdy and lightweight, 5 ounces in weight, crafted from aircraft grade aluminum
Description
The Monstrum Tactical low profile riser mount is designed for use with scopes and optics, allowing for sight clearance of front sights. 0.5 inches in height and 5.7 inches in length and with a Picatinny standard rail mount, it will accommodate all Picatinny or Weaver standard scopes, red dots, or other optics. It secures and detaches quickly via two thumbscrews, with no tools required. Crafted from aircraft grade aluminum, it is sturdy and lightweight, weighing in at a mere 5 ounces.5. UTG Hi-Profile Compact Riser Mount, 1" High, 3 Slots
Feature
New Gen. Riser Mount for Rifles with Picatinny/Weaver Rail1.6" Long Picatinny Rail with 3 Slots
Side Plate with Spring Tension for Quick Easy Installation
Precision Made from Aircraft Aluminum with Matte Black Anodizing
1.0" Saddle Height with See-through Design
Description
New Gen. Riser Mount for Rifles with Picatinny/Weaver Rail-1.6"e; Long Picatinny Rail with 3 Slots
-Side Plate with Spring Tension for Quick Easy Installation
-Precision Made from Aircraft Aluminum with Matte Black Anodizing
-1.0"e; Saddle Height with See-through Design
6. UTG Super Slim 13 Slots Picatinny Riser Mount, 0.5"
Feature
Made from 6061-t6 aluminum with precision CNC machining and finished in matte black hard coat anodizeEquipped with square-shaped Integral Recoil Stop and locking Torx screw for a guaranteed zero hold
Lightning cuts massively reduce weight resulting in a fully capable, low mass, and aesthetically pleasing Picatinny riser mount
Continuous rail edge design, installing multiple riser mounts side by side forms one continuous and uninterrupted Picatinny rail
Includes T20 Torx Allen wrench for a simple and friendly installation, no gunsmith required
Description
UTG new super slim Picatinny riser mount machined from aluminum, finished in a matte black hard coat anodize, and utilizing locking Torx screws and integral Recoil stops for a secure zero hold. Lightning cut look and design massively reduces weight and bulk. 0.5" saddle height, 13 slots, 5.5 inch in length.7. UTG Super Slim Picatinny Riser Mount, 1" Height, 13 Slots
Feature
A fresh new look precision CNC Machined from aircraft grade aluminum and finished in a matte black hard coat anodizeSignificant lightning cuts massively reduce weight resulting in a fully capable, light weight, and aesthetically pleasing Picatinny riser mount
Utilizes locking Torx screws and square-shaped Integral Recoil stops for a secure zero hold with distinctive scalloped snag free Picatinny slots
Continuous rail edge design allows the installation of multiple riser mounts side by side to form one continuous and uninterrupted Picatinny rail
Includes T20 Torx Allen wrench for a simple and friendly installation
Description
UTG new super slim Picatinny riser mount machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, finished in a matte black hard coat anodize, and utilizing locking Torx screws and integral Recoil stops for a secure zero hold. Lightning cut look and design massively reduces weight and bulk. 1" saddle height, 13 slots, 5.5" in length.8. Monstrum Tactical High Profile Picatinny Riser Mount (1" H x 5.7" L), for Scopes and Optics
Feature
1-inch-high riser mount for scopes and optics, allows for sight clearance over front sights5.7 inches in length, Picatinny rail mount, will accommodate all Picatinny or Weaver standard scopes, red dots, and optics
See through design for use with iron sights
Sturdy and lightweight, 6 ounces in weight, crafted from aircraft grade aluminum
Description
The Monstrum Tactical high profile riser mount is designed for use with scopes and optics, allowing for sight clearance of front sights. 1 inch in height and 5.7 inches in length and with a Picatinny standard rail mount, it will accommodate all Picatinny or Weaver standard scopes, red dots, or other optics. It secures and detaches quickly via two thumbscrews, with no tools required. The see through design is designed for simultaneous use of low profile front sights. Crafted from aircraft grade aluminum, it is sturdy and lightweight, weighing in at a mere 6 ounces.9. Monstrum Tactical High Profile Picatinny Riser Mount (1" H x 1.5" L), for Red Dots
Feature
High profile riser mount for red dots, allows for sight clearance over front sights1 inch in height and 1.5 inches in length, Picatinny rail mount, will accommodate Picatinny or Weaver standard red dots and optics
See through design for use with iron sights
Sturdy and lightweight, 1.6 ounces in weight, crafted from aircraft grade aluminum
Description
The Monstrum Tactical high profile riser mount is designed for use with red dots and optics, allowing for sight clearance of front sights. 1 inch high and 1.5 inches in length and with a Picatinny standard rail mount, it will accommodate Picatinny or Weaver standard red dots and other optics. It secures and detaches quickly via one thumbscrew, with no tools required. The see through design is designed for simultaneous use of low profile front sights. Crafted from aircraft grade aluminum, it is sturdy and lightweight, weighing in at a mere 1.6 ounces.10. UTG super Slim Picatinny Riser Mount 1" High, 3 Slots
Feature
A fresh new look precision CNC Machined from aircraft grade aluminum and finished in a matte black hard coat anodizeSignificant lightning cuts massively reduce weight resulting in a fully capable, light weight, and aesthetically pleasing Picatinny riser mount
Utilizes locking Torx screws and square-shaped Integral Recoil stops for a secure zero hold with distinctive scalloped snag free Picatinny slots
Continuous rail edge design allows the installation of multiple riser mounts side by side to form one continuous and uninterrupted Picatinny rail
Includes T20 Torx wrench for a simple and friendly installation
Description
UTG new gen super slim Picatinny riser mount. Machined from Aircraft aluminum with matte black hard coat anodize; 1" height, 3 slots, 1.57 inch in length; equipped with locking Torx screw and integral square Recoil stop for a guaranteed zero hold. Lightning cuts for a massive weight reduction and a fresh new look.11. 45 Degree 1" Riser SMRM1C Hammers 45 Degree Angled Forward Extending 1" Micro Mini Riser Mount with Picatinny Rail Top for Mini Micro Red Dot Sights, Anodized Flat Black
Feature
1 inch forward extending riser mount for micro Red dot sightSkeleton body design to reduce weight
Two clamping bolts
MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny top rail with 3 ring slots
Description
Made of aluminum alloy 6061 see-thru and Skeleton body style to reduce weight attaches to flat top Picatinny rail to raise line of sight by 1 inch two allen head lock bolts installs in seconds 3 ring slots with one centered on the top rail anodized matte black finish takes standard Picatinny or Weaver rings mount overall length: 1.77inch (45mm) weight: 1.6oz.12. UTG Low-Profile Compact Riser Mount, 0.5" High, 3 Slots
Feature
New Gen. riser mount for rifles with Picatinny/Weaver rail1 Picatinny rail with 3 slots; measures 1.6 by 1.6 by 0.7 inches (L x W x H)
Side plate with spring tension for quick and easy installation
Precision machined from aircraft aluminum with matte black anodizing
See-through design allows for the use of the original iron sights
Description
Low Profile Riser Mount, 0.5 Saddle Height with See-through Design, 1.6 Long Picatinny Rail with 3 Slots, Spring Tensioned Side Plate with Ergonomic Locking Nut, Made from Aircraft Aluminum with Matte Anodizing13. Tactical 1" Compact Weaver-picatinny High Profile See Through Riser Rail Riflescope Sight
Feature
STANAG dimension includes mounting base, two through-holes, and proper clearance below the base for STANAG styled scopesHigh-profile COMPACT mount for rifles with Picatinny/Weaver rail.
See-through design allows for the use of the original iron sights
I inch saddle height
Description
SUPERIOR HEAVY DUTY BLACK HARDCOAT ANODIZED FINISHED PRECISION MACHINED 6061 AIRCRAFT ALUMINUM COMPACT 1" HIGH PROFILE : 7 SEPARATE SLOTS, APPROX. 3" LONG , 1" HEIGHT EASY INSTALLATION - NO GUNSMITHING REQUIRED - SECURE LOCKING PLATE WITH THUMBNUTS FEATURE PERFECT FOR ATTACHING LIGHTS, LASERS, SIGHTS OR ANY 7/8" WEAVER-PICATINNY ACCESSORY SEE THRU FEATURE SO YOU CAN STILL USE YOUR IRON SIGHTS14. Mizugiwa 5-Slot QD Lever Mount Adaptor and Riser Medium Profile Black
Feature
Most Versatile for Use as QD RiserImmediate Conversion of Any Non-QD Mount Accessories to QD Deploymentmmediate Conversion of Any Non-QD Mount Accessories to QD Deployment
Sturdy and lightweight,Made from Aircraft Aluminum with Matte Anodizing
Attaches and detaches quickly and easily via integrated quick release mechanism
Description
Universal QD Lever Lock Adaptor and Riser Mount,15mm Saddle Ht.60mm Long 5-Slot Picatinny Rail, Most Versatile for Use as QD Riser and for Immediate Converting Any Non-QD Mount Accessories QD Deployment, Made from Aircraft Aluminum w/Matte Anodizing.15. Monstrum Tactical Lockdown Series High Performance Riser Mount | 2.5 inch L / 5 Slot with Quick Release (High Profile)
Feature
Picatinny riser mount for use with Picatinny or Weaver base optics2.5 inches in length with 5 Picatinny rail slots
Attaches and detaches quickly and securely via adjustable tension quick release mechanism
Available in Low Profile (0.42 inch), Medium Profile (0.67 inch), or High Profile (0.92 inch)
Brand new single piece machined aluminum design, lighter and more rigid than ever
Description
Raise your optic to the next level with the Monstrum Tactical Lockdown Series Riser Mount! Built for use with Picatinny or Weaver base optics, our mounts will give you just the right amount of rise for optimal scope positioning and clearance over your front sights.Based off our best selling riser mount series, the new Lockdown Series Riser Mounts include a slimmer profile body and a quick release attachment mechanism. The single piece machined aluminum profile is designed to shave off precious ounces of weight, making it our lightest and sturdiest riser mount yet. The mount attaches to your rifle quickly and securely via an adjustable tension quick release mechanism.
The riser is 2.5 inches in length with 5 Picatinny rail slots. It accepts all Picatinny or Weaver based scopes, red dots, or optics.
The medium profile mount provides 0.67 inches of rise.
The high profile mount provides 0.92 inches of rise.
All Monstrum Tactical Lockdown Series Riser Mounts come with a lifetime warranty.
