{"id":273,"date":"2026-03-23T22:25:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T20:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/talvok.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=273"},"modified":"2026-08-22T22:35:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T20:35:28","slug":"vortex-defender-st-3-moa-micro-red-dot","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/talvok.co.za\/index.php\/product\/vortex-defender-st-3-moa-micro-red-dot\/","title":{"rendered":"Vortex Defender-ST\u2122 3 MOA Micro Red Dot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Handguns. Shotguns. Offset on a carbine. Whether running drills at the range or holding the line during rigorous duty use, the all-purpose Defender-ST\u2122 delivers the toughness, accuracy, and adaptability your challenging world demands.<\/p>\n<h2>Specifications<\/h2>\n<dl>\n<dt>Magnification<\/dt>\n<dd>1x<\/dd>\n<dt>Reticle<\/dt>\n<dd>3 MOA Defender Dot<\/dd>\n<dt>Adjustment Graduation<\/dt>\n<dd>1 MOA<\/dd>\n<dt>Parallax Setting<\/dt>\n<dd>Parallax Free<\/dd>\n<dt>Max Windage Adjustment<\/dt>\n<dd>145 MOA<\/dd>\n<dt>Max Elevation Adjustment<\/dt>\n<dd>115 MOA<\/dd>\n<dt>Dot Color<\/dt>\n<dd>Red<\/dd>\n<dt>Dot Size<\/dt>\n<dd>3 MOA<\/dd>\n<dt>Mounting Footprint<\/dt>\n<dd>DeltaPoint\u00ae Pro<\/dd>\n<dt>Eye Relief<\/dt>\n<dd>Unlimited<\/dd>\n<dt>Length<\/dt>\n<dd>1.83&quot;<\/dd>\n<dt>Weight<\/dt>\n<dd>1.48 oz.<\/dd>\n<dt>Weight<\/dt>\n<dd>1.93 oz.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<h2>features<\/h2>\n<dl>\n<dt>Footprint<\/dt>\n<dd>DeltaPoint\u00ae Pro<\/dd>\n<dt>Window Size<\/dt>\n<dd>23mm W x 20mm H<\/dd>\n<dt>Large Hard Coated Aspherical Lens<\/dt>\n<dd>Large Distortion Free Sight Picture.<\/dd>\n<dt>Motion Activation With 10 minute Auto-Shutoff<\/dt>\n<dd>Automatically activates with motion while 10 minute auto-shutoff saves battery life.<\/dd>\n<dt>ShockShield\u2122<\/dt>\n<dd>Polymer insert absorbs shock to the 7075 aluminum body protecting it for everyday abuse.<\/dd>\n<dt>Fast-Rack\u2122 Texturing<\/dt>\n<dd>Aggressive texturing on face of optic for racking slide off any surface.<\/dd>\n<dt>Top Mount Battery<\/dt>\n<dd>Easy battery change without having to rezero your optic.<\/dd>\n<dt>10 Daylight Bright Brightness Settings<\/dt>\n<dd>Daylight bright, illuminated center dot aids in faster centerpoint acquisition in bright daylight conditions.<\/dd>\n<dt>Parallax Free<\/dt>\n<dd>All red dot and holographic sights will exhibit some small amount of parallax. Matching current industry practice, this small amount would be considered &quot;parallax free&quot; and will make a negligible difference in performance.<\/dd>\n<dt>Unlimited Eye Relief<\/dt>\n<dd>Non-critical eye relief for rapid target acquisition.<\/dd>\n<dt>Night-Vision Compatibility<\/dt>\n<dd>The lowest 2 settings are nightvision compatible.<\/dd>\n<dt>Waterproof<\/dt>\n<dd>O-ring seals prevent moisture, dust and debris from penetrating for reliable performance in all environments.<\/dd>\n<dt>Fogproof<\/dt>\n<dd>Designed to withstand a wide range of temperatures.<\/dd>\n<dt>Shockproof<\/dt>\n<dd>Rugged construction withstands recoil and impact.<\/dd>\n<dt>Low-Glare Matte Black Anodized<\/dt>\n<dd>Corrosion and wear resistant anodization provides low-glare matte surface and helps camouflage the shooter&#039;s position.<\/dd>\n<dt>Single-Piece Chassis<\/dt>\n<dd>Compact and lightweight.<\/dd>\n<dt>Reticle<\/dt>\n<dd>3 MOA MRDS Reticle<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p>The Defender-ST\u2122 features a total of 10 brightness settings (eight for daylight use and two for night vision). 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