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aiming more difficult. I personally prefer setting 3 – reticle is still thin, but clearly visible. According to the manufacturer specs, CR2032 battery will last for 250 hours on highest setting and 3000 hours on the lowest, and this is more than enough for long weeks of using. I did not test its durability, but after several dozens of use on "three" I did not notice any drop of backlight intensity, so I assume manufacturer is right in its state- ment. DUrABILIT Y On two-days "automobile" shooting class, Spitfire sight went through pretty hardcore durability test. Weather did not spoil us much, so rain and sand mud set bar quite high for Vortex. I did not try to purposefully break it, but during the course it was banged up many times during quick disembarking from the vehicle and by the chassis of the car during the work on the top of the hood or under the car. Monolithic aluminum tube with anodized coating provides high resistance to hits and scratches. It is very rugged sight with compact and short build. Both elevation and windage turrets are small, solid and secured with aluminum caps and equipped with rubber gaskets. A concept of mounting caps to the body with steel thin wire, known from ACOG, makes it impossible to lose them. Very handy are also two 45 degrees offset Picatinny rails for micro red dot.s I personally think that on that distances shot can be made just "by the barrel" but if someone will feel more sure with additional red dot, he had possibility and place to do so. Trying to shoot in every condition, I pay attention to waterproofing of the sight. It is very important feature for me and Vortex Spitfire subjected to heavy rains and "mud baths" remains fully waterproof and resistant to depressurizing or dirt. Without a doubt – durability of workmanship is very strong side of this sight; for sure it will withstand even most demanding training or com- petitions. mOUNT Mount that comes in the kit with the sight is industry standard known from Trijicon or Aimpoint sights. Lower 1/3 cowitness. MIL-STD-1913 rail mount base and mount platform when properly screwed together, act ACCESSORIES