Vortex Defender-ST 3 MOA Enclosed Solar Multi Reticle Micro Red Dot - Delta Point Pro Footprint
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Product description
Vortex Defender-ST: Solar-Powered Enclosed Red Dot with 150,000 Hour Battery Life
Features
- Fully enclosed 7075 aluminum housing protects emitter from debris and impact
- Solar panel with Auto D-TEC technology automatically switches between solar and battery power
- 150,000 hour battery life with solar assist (35,000 hours battery only)
- Multi-reticle system – 3 MOA dot, 32 MOA circle, or combined dot and circle
- 12 brightness settings (10 daylight, 2 night vision)
- Motion-activated with 10-minute auto-shutoff
- Side-loading CR2032 battery for easy replacement
- Large viewing window for fast target acquisition
- DeltaPoint Pro footprint for direct mounting
- Waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof construction
The Vortex Defender-ST solves the battery anxiety problem of traditional red dots by combining solar charging with a massive 150,000-hour battery life through Auto D-TEC technology that automatically draws from whichever power source is optimal. This optic works well for duty use where failure isn’t an option, competition shooters running multiple platforms, and anyone who wants enclosed emitter protection without constant battery changes. The fully enclosed 7075 aluminum housing protects the emitter from rain, dust, and carbon buildup that kills open emitter dots, while three reticle options and 12 brightness settings adapt instantly to any lighting condition from dark rooms to bright desert sun.
Specifications
- Brand: Vortex Optics
- Model: Defender-ST Enclosed Solar Micro Red Dot
- MPN: DFST-MRD3-E
- Reticle Options: 3 MOA Dot, 32 MOA Circle, or 3 MOA Dot with 32 MOA Circle
- Magnification: 1x
- Brightness Settings: 12 (10 Daylight, 2 Night Vision)
- Battery: CR2032
- Battery Life: 35,000 hours (battery only), 150,000 hours (with solar assist)
- Power System: Solar with Auto D-TEC Technology
- Housing Material: 7075 Aluminum
- Footprint: DeltaPoint Pro
- Mounting: Top-Load Battery, Side-Access
- Length: 1.8″
- Width: 1.3″
- Height: 1.2″
- Weight: 1.6 oz (with battery)
- Waterproof: Yes
- Fogproof: Yes
- Shockproof: Yes
What’s Included
- 1x Defender-ST red dot sight
- 1x Picatinny mount
- 1x CR2032 battery
- 1x Rubber cover
- 1x Lens cloth
- 1x Custom tool
- 1x Extended Torx T-10 bit
- Mounting screws
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Warranty & returns
Unlimited Lifetime Warranty
VIP stands for a Very Important Promise to you, their customer. They will repair or replace your Vortex® product in the event it becomes damaged or defective—at no charge to you. If they cannot repair your product, they will replace it with a product in perfect working order of equal or better physical condition.
You see, it doesn’t matter how it happened, whose fault it was or where you purchased it. If you ever have a problem, no matter the cause, they promise to take care of you. You can count on the VIP Warranty for all Vortex Optics riflescopes, prism scopes, red dots, rangefinders, binoculars, spotting scopes, tripods and monoculars.
90-day no-hassle returns
The AT3 Tactical store has a 90 day no-hassle return policy for products in good condition. You can view the full details of our return policy here.
If you encounter an issue or defect with a product after 90 days of your purchase, you can refer to the manufacturer for a warranty claim. Their policies are below.
