{"product_id":"vortex-defender-xl-micro-red-dot","title":"Vortex Defender-XL Micro Red Dot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefender-XL™ Micro Red Dot Dimensions (in inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/vortexoptics.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/VOP\/opticspdp\/productdimensions\/dim_rd_defender_xl_DFXL-MRD5_500x200.png\" alt=\"Defender-XL Micro Red Dot dimensions image\" width=\"395\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin: 0; text-transform: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-transform: none;\"\u003eFeature Tech\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Viewing Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor fast target acquisition and large field of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAspherical Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a distortion-free sight picture and truer colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShockShield™ Polymer Insert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo protect against hard, daily abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast-Rack™ Textured Grip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAggressive texturing on face of optic for racking slide off any surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotion Activation with 10 Minute Auto-Shutoff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAutomatically activates with motion while 10 minute auto-shutoff saves battery life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButton Lockout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrevents accidental brightness adjustment during use or transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Mount Battery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasy battery changes without having to re-zero your optic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 Daylight Bright Brightness Settings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaylight bright, illuminated center dot aids in faster center-point acquisition in bright daylight conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNight-Vision Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lowest 2 settings are night-vision compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParallax Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnlimited Eye Relief\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNon-critical eye relief for rapid target acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Glare Matte Black Anodized\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorrosion and wear resistant anodization provides low-glare matte surface and helps camouflage the shooter's position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Piece Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompact and lightweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned to withstand harsh weather conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFogproof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned to withstand a wide range of temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShockproof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned to withstand the highest levels of recoil and impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reticle-header\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-uw-rm-heading=\"prs\"\u003eReticle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-loader\" id=\"reticle-loader\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reticle-details\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-decoded=\"true\" data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-content-type=\"html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reticle-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 MOA DOT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reticle-info\"\u003eThe Defender-XL™ features a total of 12 brightness settings (ten for daylight use and two for night vision). 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width=\"1335\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManuals \u0026amp; Parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vortexoptics.widen.net\/view\/pdf\/ub3ywiysp6\/VTX_M-00331_WEB.pdf?t.download=true\u0026amp;u=7n75lq\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVortex Defender-XL Micro Red Dot Product Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vortexoptics.widen.net\/view\/pdf\/s9egmwono9\/VTX_DFXL-MRD5_DFXL-MRD8_RD_C_XVIEW_2024.pdf?t.download=true\u0026amp;u=7n75lq\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVortex Defender-XL Micro Red Dot Parts Diagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca 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