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Vortex Defender-ST Enclosed Solar Micro Red Dot - 3 MOA
Code: DFST-MRD3-E
The Defender-ST enclosed solar micro red dot sight mounts seamlessly on pistols, shotguns, or carbines, delivering reliable zero retention in demanding setups. Its aluminium housing encases the emitter to block rain, dust, and recoil shock, while a 15mm objective lens maintains a clear sight picture. Dual power from a CR1632 battery and integrated solar cell ensures uninterrupted operation, with auto-adjusting brightness that shifts seamlessly from daylight to low-light scenarios. The multi-reticle system offers a 3 MOA dot, 8 MOA circle, or 32 MOA circle-dot, selected via side-mounted controls for rapid target acquisition. At 30g and with a 50,000-hour battery life, it suits extended sessions without added bulk.
Specifications
| Mounting Footprint | DeltaPoint® Pro |
|---|---|
| Dot Size | 3 MOA Dot / 32 MOA Circle |
| Dot Color | Bright Red |
| Battery Type | CR2032 |
| Battery Run Time | 35,000 hrs. without solar / 150,000 hrs. with solar |
| Magnification | 1x |
| Reticle | Multi-Reticle |
| Eye Relief | Unlimited |
| Adjustment Graduation | 1 MOA |
| Travel Per Rotation | 30 MOA |
| Max Elevation Adjustment | 115 MOA |
| Max Windage Adjustment | 145 MOA |
| Parallax Setting | Parallax Free |
| Deck Height | 7.7mm |
| Length | 1.82" |
| Weight | 1.62 oz. |
| Feature Tech | Description |
|---|---|
| Enclosed Aluminum Housing | Durable 7075 aluminium enclosed housing protects against debris and moisture. |
| Multi-Reticle | Quickly adapts to diverse shooting situations. |
| SOLAR with Auto D-TEC Technology | Detects light conditions to automatically draw power from solar or battery as needed. |
| Large Viewing Window | For fast target acquisition and wide field of view. |
| Aspherical Lens | For a distortion-free sight picture and truer colours. |
| Fast-Rack™ Textured Grip | Aggressive texturing on face of optic for racking slide off any surface. |
| Motion Activation with 10 Minute Auto-Shutoff | Automatically activates with motion while 10 minute auto-shutoff saves battery life. |
| Button Lockout | Prevents accidental brightness adjustment during use or transport. |
| Parallax Free | All red dots 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. |
| Side Load Battery | Easy battery changes without having to rezero your optic. |
| Waterproof | Designed to withstand harsh weather conditions. |
| Fogproof | Designed to withstand a wide range of temperatures. |
| Shockproof | Designed to withstand the highest levels of recoil and impact. |
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