The Crimson Trace RAD Max 3 MOA red dot sight is a full-featured open reflex optic built for carbines and shotguns that need fast, instinctive aiming. Whether you're running a defensive rifle, a hunting carbine, or a tactical shotgun, the RAD Max delivers a bright, crisp 3 MOA dot framed by a wide acquisition window that gets you on target quickly. The matte black finish is durable and low-profile, and the 1x34mm design gives you unmagnified, both-eyes-open sight picture—exactly what you want when speed counts.
Built from 7075 aerospace-grade aluminum, the RAD Max is substantially tougher than the 6061 aluminum used in many competitors' sights. Crimson Trace engineered a top strap design that deflects impact force in drops, taking stress off the lens and internals rather than channeling it directly through the optic. The large brightness buttons are glove-friendly, and the reticle windage and elevation are user-adjustable so you can dial it in for your setup. The sight runs on a single CR2032 battery with an impressive 50,000-hour lifespan—that's over five years of continuous operation—plus an automatic shutoff after 8 hours to stretch battery life even further if you forget to turn it off.
Mounting is straightforward: the RAD Max sits flat on any MILSPEC Picatinny rail and installs in minutes. It's fully waterproof to IPX7 rating, shockproof, and fog-resistant, so it'll keep working in rain, snow, and rough conditions. Crimson Trace backs it all with their Lifetime Warranty, giving you long-term confidence in a sight that's been engineered to handle the realities of the field.
| Reticle Type | 3 MOA Red Dot |
| Magnification | 1x (unmagnified) |
| Lens Size | 34mm |
| Mounting System | M1913 Picatinny Rail |
| Windage & Elevation | User adjustable |
| Battery Type | CR2032 |
| Battery Life | 50,000 hours (5+ years) |
| Auto Shutoff | 8 hours |
| Construction | 7075 Series Aerospace Aluminum |
| Finish | Matte Black |
| Waterproof Rating | IPX7 |
| Impact & Shock Resistant | Yes |
| Fog Resistant | Yes |
Yes. The RAD Max is designed for both rifles and shotguns. As long as your rifle or shotgun has a MILSPEC M1913 Picatinny rail on the top of the receiver, the RAD Max will mount securely and give you the same rapid aiming dot on either platform.
The CR2032 battery is rated for 50,000 hours of continuous operation, which translates to over five years if the sight stays powered on 24/7. Most shooters will go years between battery changes. An 8-hour automatic shutoff also helps extend battery life if you forget to turn the sight off manually.
The RAD Max is built from 7075 aerospace aluminum—significantly stronger than 6061 aluminum used in many other sights. The top strap design is engineered to deflect impact force away from the lens and internals, reducing the stress your optic takes in a hard bump or drop. The sight is also shock-impact resistant and built tough for field use.
Yes. The RAD Max is rated IPX7 waterproof, fog-resistant, and shock-resistant. It will function reliably in rain, snow, and wet hunting or tactical conditions.
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