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Vortex Red Dot Defender-XL 8 MOA

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Vortex Defender-XL™: Wide lens for enhanced visibility, motion-activated red dot with auto-shutoff, waterproof, 12 brightness levels, and easy firearm mounting. Comes with a lifetime VIP guarantee.

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When you’re looking for a Red Dot that’s not only fit for competitions but made to secure those wins, the Vortex Defender-XL™ is your go-to choice. Its ultra-wide window offers an unmatched field of view, so you can spot your targets faster. Thanks to high speed, precision, and flexibility, this Red Dot ensures flawless performance—even in unexpected shooting scenarios. It activates automatically when you move and stands up effortlessly to tough conditions. Easily adjust the brightness to match your lighting with the adjustable dot, reducing eye strain during long sessions and keeping you dominating round after round. With its user-friendly controls, you’ll push your limits and step confidently toward victory.

Key Features of the Vortex Defender-XL™
  • Large aspheric lens with hard coating; delivers quick, distortion-free sight.
  • Motion activation with Auto-Shutoff; powers on with movement and shuts off after 10 minutes to conserve battery life.
  • Shockshield™ Polymer insert; absorbs daily shocks and bumps.
  • Top Mount Battery; lets you replace the battery easily without re-zeroing the optic.
  • Brightness Levels; 12 settings ensure you always have the perfect view.

Enjoy unlimited eye relief for quick and effortless target acquisition. The parallax-free lens means you don’t have to hold your head perfectly still, so aiming stays comfortable and natural. Even at night, you perform at your best thanks to two low-intensity settings that guarantee night-vision compatibility.

The Defender-XL™’s build delivers reliable performance in any situation. Waterproof O-ring seals keep out moisture, dust, and dirt effectively. The matte anodized finish isn’t just wear- and corrosion-resistant—it also adds a subtle sheen that cleverly camouflages your shooting position.

Save on brightness and precision by choosing from 5 or 8 MOA daylight-bright red dots. Specifically for the 8 MOA model you’re viewing here, you get 12 brightness levels—perfect for identifying and engaging targets flawlessly no matter the lighting or background. Looking for the 5 MOA version? You’ll find it in our Related Products.

The service we provide is as solid as the Defender-XL™ itself, backed by our unlimited lifetime VIP warranty. This is our Very Important Promise to you: we’ll repair your Vortex® product in case of defects and replace it—if it can’t be fixed—with an equal or better item. Note: this warranty does not cover loss, theft, intentional damage, or cosmetic issues that don’t affect performance.

What’s included? You’ll receive 1x Red Dot Defender-XL 8 MOA, a Glock MOS Adapter Plate, Picatinny mount, rubber cover, specialized tool, the most common mounting screws, a CR 2032 battery, a lens cloth, and an English manual.


  • 1x Red Dot Defender-XL 8 MOA
  • 1x Glock MOS Adapter Plate
  • 1x Picatinny Attachment
  • 1x Rubber Protection
  • 1x Custom Tool
  • Most Common Mounting Screws
  • 1x CR 2032 Battery
  • 1x Lens Cloth
  • 1x Manual (English)

Dimensions and weights

Gross weight
0.3 kg
Package width
10.2 cm
Package height
7 cm
Package length
14.61 cm

Product codes

EAN
843829133326

Manufacturer

Manufacturer
Vortex Optics, Vortex Drive 1, Barneveld, 53507, US, info@vortexoptics.com
Responsible person in the EU
Benel BV, Buitenvaart 1127a, Hoogeveen, 7905 SE, NL, info@benel.nl

Photopoint offers free shipping for orders over 99 € delivered to Estonia. Take a look in the tab "Delivery" for a more precise delivery estimate.

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