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Vortex  |  SKU: OPENBOX-DFST-MRD3-E

OPEN BOX [LIKE NEW] Vortex Defender ST Enclosed Solar Red Dot, DPP Footprint, 32 MOA Circle + 3 MOA Dot Reticle, DFST-MRD3-E

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Description

THIS IS A LIKE-NEW OPEN BOXED ITEM. OPEN BOXED MEANING IT WAS SENT TO CUSTOMER AND RETURNED. IN MOST CASES THE OPTIC WAS NOT INSTALLED, IT JUST HAS OPENED MANUALS AND SCREWS. 

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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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