Vortex Defender XL
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Vortex Optics
Vortex Defender XL
The rush of competitive shooting may bring us all together. But when you want an optic that sets you apart, depend on the Defender-XL™. Target to target. Stage to stage. It's built tough as nails around a massive sight window that delivers greater peripheral vision and increasing speed for follow-up shots so you always come out on top.
Defender-XL™ Micro Red Dot Dimensions (in inches)
Recommended uses: Competition
Features
| Large Viewing Window | For fast target acquisition and large field of view. |
|---|---|
| Aspherical Lens | For distortion-free sight picture and truer colors. |
| ShockShield™ Polymer Insert | To protect against hard, daily abuse. |
| 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. |
| Top Mount Battery | Easy battery change without having to re-zero your optic. |
| 10 Daylight Bright Brightness Settings | Daylight bright, illuminated center dot aids in faster center-point acquisition in bright daylight conditions. |
| Night-Vision Compatibility | The lowest 2 settings are night-vision compatible. |
| 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. |
| 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 lightweight. |
| Waterproof | Designed to withstand harsh weather conditions. |
| Fogproof | Designed to withstand a wide range of temperatures. |
| Shockproof | Rugged construction withstands recoil and impact. |
Specifications and model details
Defender-XL 5 MOA - Black
Manufacturer SKU: DFXL-MRD5
| Adjustment Graduation | 1 MOA |
|---|---|
| Dot Color | Bright Red |
| Dot Size | 5 MOA |
| Eye Relief | Unlimited |
| Length | 2.03" |
| Maximum Elevation Adjustment | 120 MOA |
| Maximum Windage Adjustment | 115 MOA |
| Mount Type | Picatinny |
| Parallax Setting | Parallax Free |
| Magnification | 1x |
| Travel Per Rotation | 40 MOA |
| Weight | 1.93 oz. |
| Category | Red Dots |
| Reticle | 5 MOA Dot |
| GTIN | 843829133319 |
| UPC | 843829133319 |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Product Family | Defender |
| Product Series | XL |
| Battery Type | CR2032 |
| Mounting Footprint | DeltaPoint® Pro |
| Optic Color | Black |
| Battery Life | 25,000 hrs. |
| Deck Height | 10.0mm |
Reticle information
Defender-XL 8 MOA - Black
Manufacturer SKU: DFXL-MRD8
| Adjustment Graduation | 1 MOA |
|---|---|
| Dot Color | Bright Red |
| Dot Size | 8 MOA |
| Eye Relief | Unlimited |
| Length | 2.03" |
| Maximum Elevation Adjustment | 120 MOA |
| Maximum Windage Adjustment | 115 MOA |
| Mount Type | Picatinny |
| Parallax Setting | Parallax Free |
| Magnification | 1x |
| Travel Per Rotation | 40 MOA |
| Weight | 1.93 oz. |
| Category | Red Dots |
| Reticle | 8 MOA Dot |
| GTIN | 843829133326 |
| UPC | 843829133326 |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Product Family | Defender |
| Product Series | XL |
| Battery Type | CR2032 |
| Mounting Footprint | DeltaPoint® Pro |
| Optic Color | Black |
| Battery Life | 25,000 hrs. |
| Deck Height | 10.0mm |
Reticle information
Included with the product
Included in the Box
- Picatinny Mount
- Custom Tool
- Most Common Mounting Screw Sets
- Lens Cloth
- CR2032 Battery
- Rubber Cover
- Glock MOS Plate
What’s in the box
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Defender-XL™
- Picatinny Mount
- Custom Tool
- Most Common Mounting Screw Sets
- Lens Cloth
- CR2032 Battery
- Rubber Cover
- Glock MOS Plate
Manuals and documentation
Official manufacturer information: Vortex Optics.
Shipping Methods
Collection/On-Site Service
Collect your order from our premises in Hampshire or a Blue RPC club shoot. Have a chat with us and a browse whilst you're here!
Royal Mail 24
Despatched same working day if ordered before 1400, with next day delivery aim, but is dependant on Royal Mail.
International Shipping
Despatched same working day if ordered before 1400 GMT. Our website automatically detects your country, so if it lets you order it then we can ship there!
Firearms and Ammunition
See the RFD Transfer and Club Collection page for more details.