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Designed to provide a feature rich, versatile Red Dot for competitive and recreational shooter, the Defender XL’s ultra-wide sight window enhances field of view, delivering quicker target acquisition, faster, more accurate follow-up shots, and greater flexibility in unconventional shooting positions.
Motion activated. Constructed to withstand unexpected drops and the rigors of dynamic shooting. Combined with a bright, adjustable dot, it adapts to any lighting conditions and helps reduce eyestrain in long duration events. Positioning you to dominate every round with smooth, uncomplicated operation, the Defender-XL™ elevates your game.
| Large Hard Coated Aspherical Lens | Large distortion-free sight picture. |
| Motion Activation With 14 Hour Auto-Shutoff | Automatically activates with motion while 14 hour auto-shutoff saves battery life. |
| Top Mount Battery | Easy battery changes without having to re-zero your optic. |
| 8 Daylight Bright Brightness Settings | Daylight bright, illuminated center dot aids in faster center-point 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 night-vision compatible. |
| ShockShield™ | Polymer insert absorbs shock to the 7075 aluminum body protecting it from everyday abuse. |
| Fast-Rack™ Texturing | Aggressive texturing on face of optic for racking slide off any surface. |
| 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 | Compact and light weight. |
5 MOA 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.
8 MOA 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.
| Manufacturer | Vortex Optics |
|---|---|
| Dot Color | Red |
| Eye Relief | Unlimited |
| Adjustment Graduation | 1 MOA |
| Max Elevation Adjustment | 120 MOA |
| Max Windage Adjustment | 115 MOA |
| Travel Per Rotation | 25 MOA |
| Parallax Setting | Parallax Free |
| Length | 2.03" |
| Weight | 1.93 oz. |
