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    Default Mounting Options for Red Dot on a AR 15

    I've recently bought a Sig M400 combo with the Romeo 5 RDS (and riser mount that comes with it). After approximately 1000 rounds the crossbolt screw on the riser has broken off - a quick Google search unfortunately confirms this is a regular issue people are having with the crossbolt. The Romeo 5 is great but the crossbolt the riser uses is pure shit. The gunshop has also been singularly unhelpful in getting a replacement for screw for me (can't find one at Builders or a bolt and nut shop).

    Does anyone have any info on where I can look at getting a replacement riser / mount? I've seen Daniel Defense mounts which fit the Aimpoint H1 (and should also fit the Romeo 5) but haven't seen them at any local shops (Gauteng).

    Any other ideas?

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    Default Re: Mounting Options for Red Dot on a AR 15

    AFAIK, Hailstorm had stock of American Defense and Daniel Defence Risers last time I was there.

    Bear in mind though, the Romeo 5 comes with an Absolute Co Witness mount, where most replacements tend to be lower 1/3rd.

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    Default Re: Mounting Options for Red Dot on a AR 15

    The DD mounts for aimpoints will work but at about half the price of the Romeo 5.

    A cheap hack would be to find a vortex Crossfire RDS low mount or a lower 1/3rd mount both come with them in the box if I am not mistaken.

    Or buy the buy a Vortex crossfire RDS instead of the the American defence mount or the DD mount for a little more and you have a spare dot and 2 mounts

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    Default Re: Mounting Options for Red Dot on a AR 15

    May I ask, what is so special about this bolt that it cannot be bought or modified?

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    Default Re: Mounting Options for Red Dot on a AR 15

    Any smith worth his salt should be able to replicate that screw

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    Default Re: Mounting Options for Red Dot on a AR 15

    Bought a DD mount from a forum member for cheap.

    @Vaal The design of how it fits in the riser seems like it will just keep on breaking. I also don't have the time or care to wait.

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    Default Re: Mounting Options for Red Dot on a AR 15

    Hailstorm has the fixed Aimpoint H1 risers. I bought one last week.


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