Vortex Defender ST Enclosed Solar Red Dot, DPP Footprint, 32 MOA Circle + 3 MOA Dot Reticle, DFST-MRD3-E
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Description
Description
The Vortex Defender-ST Enclosed Solar Micro Red Dot is a fully enclosed micro optic built for duty, competition, and hard use. Its 7075 aluminum housing protects the emitter from impact and the elements, while dual power — CR2032 battery plus Solar Auto D-TEC technology — ensures reliability and extreme runtime.
Key Features
- Housing: Fully enclosed 7075 aluminum for maximum durability
- Reticle: 3 MOA dot / 32 MOA circle, selectable
- Brightness Settings: 12 total (10 daylight, 2 night vision)
- Power System: CR2032 battery + Solar Auto D-TEC
- Battery Life: 35,000 hrs (battery only) / up to 150,000 hrs (with solar)
- Lens: Aspherical for distortion-free sight picture and true colors
- Window Size: Large viewing window for quick acquisition
- Fast-Rack™ Grip: Textured surface for slide manipulation
- Footprint: DeltaPoint Pro (DPP)
Specifications
- Magnification: 1x (unlimited eye relief)
- Adjustment Graduation: 1 MOA
- Max Elevation Adjustment: 115 MOA
- Max Windage Adjustment: 145 MOA
- Travel per Rotation: 30 MOA
- Parallax Setting: Parallax Free
- Dimensions (L × W × H): 1.8" × 1.3" × 1.2"
- Weight (with battery): 1.6 oz.
- Origin: China
The Defender-ST™ combines durability, extended power, and versatility, making it Vortex’s first enclosed micro red dot with solar technology and a multi-reticle system.
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