Vortex Defender-XL 5/8 MOA Micro Red Dot Optic
Other red dots are made for competition. The Defender-XL™ is built to win. Target to target. Stage to stage. Designed for toughness, speed, and accuracy, it withstands unexpected drops and the rigors of dynamic shooting. The ultra-wide sight window enhances field of view for quicker target acquisition, faster follow-up shots, and greater flexibility in unconventional shooting positions—all positioning you to dominate every round.
Specs
| Magnification | 1x |
|---|---|
| Reticle | 5 or 8 MOA Dot |
| Adjustment Graduation | 1 MOA |
| Parallax Setting | Parallax Free |
| Max Windage Adjustment | 115 MOA |
| Max Elevation Adjustment | 120 MOA |
| Dot Color | Bright Red |
| Battery Runtime | 25,000 Hours |
| Mounting Footprint | DeltaPoint® Pro |
| Mount Type | Picatinny |
| Eye Relief | Unlimited |
| Length | 2.03" |
| Weight | 1.93 oz. |
Features
| Large Hard Coated Aspherical Lens | Large Distortion Free Sight Picture. |
|---|---|
| Motion Activation With 10 minute Auto-Shutoff | Automatically activates with motion while 10 minute auto-shutoff saves battery life. |
| ShockShield™ | Polymer insert absorbs shock to the 7075 aluminum body protecting it for everyday abuse. |
| Fast-Rack™ Texturing | Aggressive texturing on face of optic for racking slide off any surface. |
| Top Mount Battery | Easy battery change without having to rezero your optic. |
| 10 Daylight Bright Brightness Settings | Daylight bright, illuminated center dot aids in faster centerpoint acquisition in bright daylight conditions. |
| Parallax Free | All red dot and holographic sights will exhibit some small amount of parallax. Matching current industry practice, this small amount would be considered "parallax free" and will make a negligible difference in performance. |
| Unlimited Eye Relief | Non-critical eye relief for rapid target acquisition. |
| Night-Vision Compatibility | The lowest 2 settings are nightvision compatible. |
| Waterproof | O-ring seals prevent moisture, dust and debris from penetrating for reliable performance in all environments. |
| Fogproof | Designed to withstand a wide range of temperatures. |
| Shockproof | Rugged construction withstands recoil and impact. |
| Low-Glare Matte Black Anodized | Corrosion and wear resistant anodization provides low-glare matte surface and helps camouflage the shooter's position. |
| Single-Piece Chassis | Window Size |
| Large Hard Coated Aspherical Lens | |
| Motion Activation With 10 minute Auto-Shutoff | |
| ShockShield™ | |
| Fast-Rack™ Texturing | |
| Top Mount Battery | |
| 10 Daylight Bright Brightness Settings | |
| Parallax Free | |
| Unlimited Eye Relief | |
| Night-Vision Compatibility | |
| Waterproof | |
| Fogproof | |
| Low-Glare Matte Black Anodized | |
| Single-Piece Chassis |
Reticle
The Defender-XL™ features a total of 10 brightness settings (eight for daylight use and two for night vision). Offered with either a 5 or 8 MOA daylight bright red dot, it is easy to see and acquire targets regardless of lighting conditions or background.
