Features:

  • The 1-4x24 Crossfire II riflescope is one of many configurations in the Crossfire II line. The V-Brite reticle uses the V-Plex format with battery-powered electronics to illuminate the center dot for hunters/shooters during extra-low light conditions.
  • With long eye relief and an ultra-forgiving eye box, you'll be able to quickly get a sight picture and acquire your target. The fast focus eyepiece allows quick and easy reticle focusing.
  • Anti-reflective, fully multi-coated lenses provide bright and clear views for the user.
  • Capped reset turrets are finger adjustable with MOA clicks that can be reset to zero after sighting in.
  • A single piece tube constructed from aircraft grade aluminum ensures strength and shockproof performance. O-ring sealed and nitrogen purged, the Crossfire II delivers waterproof and fog proof performance.
I am convinced that this is THE best scope for the money period

I have two of these. One on my Ar-10 and one on my Ar-15. Both are set up as long range varmit guns. After having used both, I am convinced that this is THE best scope for the money period. It's 100% on par with the $1000 Vortex Viper 6-24x scope (which I also own) until you get to the 24x setting, then the Viper is a bit more clear, but not by much at all. Definitely get one!

Great Solid Variable Scope

I normally don't write reviews on product but I wanted to put something out there on the the Vortex Crossfire II because the only positive reviews I could find were on Amazon. A majority of Vortex reviews only point towards the Viper PST when considering a 1-4x scope which is listed on Amazon ranging between $449 to $462. Of the scarce reviews I could find on Crossfire, people downplayed the scope because it is made in China and considered it the lowest quality. While this may true, looking through the Crossfire, Nikon M223, Nikon P223, and other $200-$350 range 1-4x scopes, I felt the eye relief and glass was pretty good on the Crossfire. My purpose for buying this was range shooting from 50-200 yards on a spikes tactical home built AR. After a couple of minutes I was zeroed in at 50 and moved my way up to 100 and 200 yards. I can tell you firsthand the optic performed exceptionally well and I had no issues at all while shooting. The V-Brite illumination itself is low and barely visible on the highest setting during the day but that did not concern me. I bought the V-Brite version after looking at youtube reviews on 1-4x scopes because as one video said "when I turn my illuminated reticle on out there in the cold wilderness, its a good feeling". While the illuminated reticle is hardly visible during the day, at night it is just right. - youtube Best AR-15 Scopes by Nutnfance for a great breakdown on scopes and price range depending on your budget. I couldn't justify buying a $400+ variable optic even if it is made in Germany, Japan, Philippines, or any other preferred country outside of China. Some shooting and optics forums will tell you that its a waste to buy anything made in China or anything under $500 for a scope/red dot. Personally, if you are only hunting or range shooting, the value should be what is the best bang for buck. I think Vortex does just that with the Crossfire II. Pro's: -Variable scope magnification -Clear glass with little to no fish eye at 1x magnification -Great eye relief -Able to shoot close range and holdovers for 200-250 yards -Visible illumination at night -Great manufacturers warranty -Reliable company which stands behind its products Con's Caps for the scope Don't be fooled into thinking you need the very best scope when it isn't practical. Take baby steps and get familiar with lower to mid-range priced optics before you decide to go for the top end models. That way you're basing it off of personal experience and knowledge that works for you. The Vortex Crossfire II is a really solid scope and will suffice all your needs.

Great for legal hunting hours.

This will keep you on the hunt 30 before and after sun rise and set. Vbrite adjustments useful in low light...No scope can transmit light that is not there...BUT...if there is any light...this scope will transmit to your eye... RECTICLE is set up to range hogs or deer at 12x...double for 6x...double again for 3x ...very good glass...clicks are OK...you can feel and hear...zero reset.. haven't boxed turret's yet. Good field of view. CONS... weight...No 56mm is light...AO IS ON OBJECTIVE... didn't take off because I knew this before I bought GREAT HUNTING LOW LIGHT SCOPE...GREAT VALUE used ccop high one piece mount Will be purchasing more VORTEX scopes Doug Snapp FOLLOW UP loaned to a buddy uses 308ar similar to mine...all night hunt both dogs and green light feeder...he was most impressed with eye relief as he stayed behind scope all night...had no issues with lowlight target acquisition...said he really liked v-bright ...very successful hunt...group got 7 hogs...4 at feeder with this scope...3 with dogs...all meat donated...HE ORDERED THIS SCOPE the NEXT DAY to replace new Zeiss Terra(not knocking Zeiss...)....he said "THE HOG HUNTER" name fits PERFECT...

Wondering if you should buy it?

Can’t decide between red dot or scope? Looking for the most bang for your buck? Desperately need cqb/long range functionality? Don’t wanna break the bank? Researched and researched and just can’t come to a decision? STOP here! You have seen the specs. You know the info. This IS IT! Best guilt free purchase you can make. It’s GTG! It’s on my three gun rifle. I own Eotech and leupold red dots and scopes and I can honestly say that while the may have a slight edge over vortex, it just doesn’t justify spending that much for it when it’s insignificant in terms of quality. Let me solve the riddle for you. BUY IT! You will not be disappointed. (And NO I’m not paid in any way to say this. I just genuinely love this scope)

Great Optic

Excellent scope. This was on an AR-10 platform chambered in .308. Love all vortex products. Very clear and love the adjustments as well as having closed turrets on a hunting rifle. It gets the job done. Pig on left was about 130 with a 30 yard spot and stalk shot through brush at 3 power. And the pig on right was about 170 from a stand about 120 yards on 12 power. Second pig was taken in low light and the 56mm really helped.

Incredible multipurpose scope

The crossfire 2 is what I would say to be a great multi purpose scope. Its price is perfect for me and the quality is all there. The brightness knob is good for lower light settings, for me the scope is perfect for hog hunting at dusk, early morning or a cloudy day. If you want to get into three gun competitions, this is also the way to go in my mind. 4x magnification is exactly that, so don't expect anything super blown up in the scope over 100-150 yards even if you have great eyes, the scope was meant to server its purpose. Also the glass is great, super crisp and the reticle is easy on the eyes, and the dot doesn't get hazy at all through out any brightness setting. Simply put, I'd rather get my foot into the door with the crossfire 2 instead of the 500 dollar PST viper, which has the same magnification max at 4x and is $200 more. It does have more brightness settings and readily adjustable rings for the windage and elevation, but I'm not shooting past 100 yards so I really don't need to be able to adjust them immediately, I just zero it in at 100 and I'm good. In addition, I use this scope on my AR15 pistol chambered in 7.62 x 39. It held on perfectly and its still intact with no loss of zero. LASTLY, vortex does not make a throw lever for this scope. However, the same throw lever meant for the viper pst (SV-1 throw lever) actually works on the crossfire 2, even though it doesn't have the teeth to grip the metal magnification rings of the newer metal ringed scopes. Don't believe me? I attached a picture of the lever after it went through a tac course and a picture with groups at 75 yards.

great choice for AR if you know what you want

I evaluated this Vortex 1X4 side by side with its big-brother, the Vortex 1X6 Strike Eagle. I loose-mounted them both with batteries in my offset QD mount on top of my flat top receiver AR. I was planning to keep both, putting one on one rifle, the other on another. Here's why I kept the 1X4 and sent the 1X6 back for refund: -eye relief was longer and more forgiving on the 1x4, especially at max power, where it was a real struggle to finesse a good sight picture and clear full field of view on the 1x6. This was the single biggest reason I preferred the 1x4. -I found the semi-circle BDC reticle on the 1x6 to be a distraction...it took up too much of the sweet spot in the middle of the scope. I think it would be a major distraction using this on cans on the river bank at close range, or on anything over 200 yards. The simple 4 plex traditional reticle of the 1x4 with its perfectly round tiny red dot in the middle was perfect for me. -the tightness of the variable power ring on the 1x6 was overly stiff; the 1x4 felt much smoother and you could adjust it with one hand while still keeping eye on target. You couldnt do that with the 1x6 cause of the torsional effort transmitted to the rifle while wrestling the power ring -using both eyes open on 1X was much more natural and easy with the 1X4 due to the non-obtrusive minimalist reticle...so it can be used just like the small-footprint 1X Aimpoint micro and Primary Arms clones -1x4 is slightly more compact and lighter -difference btw 4 and 6 X at distance was negligible....not worth putting up with all the above for a slightly higher X The one thing some guys might find a detractor with the 1x4 is the intensity of the red dot. The difference between the lowest and the highest settings is hard to discern. On highest brightness setting, its just visible during bright daylight, and in many harsh light situations I doubt you could see it at all....but would that matter if it was so bright? I think the "luminosity" and the small size of the dot is PERFECT for low-light and night use, with the crystal clear etched traditional reticle being all you need during daytime use. At this point I have only bore-sighted this after mounting. I will post a followup if there are any bad surprises at the range during live fire zeroing at 100 yds.

Excellent scope for the price

Excellent scope for the price. Using this out to 300 yards and can still see impact holes. Tracks very well. Note: if putting this on a longer range rifle, look into a 20MOA base. i needed to add one to get more vertical to reach past 600 yards on the turret.

Amazing optic for an amazing price.

You can't beat Vortex Optics for the price point and quality of glass. I mounted this on my new Remington 700 Tactical AAC-SD .308 WIN. It's an amazing set up. Very happy with this scope and would buy again. Super tight groups and super accurate. Can't wait for deer season!

I don't think you'd find a better scope for the money

I don't think you'd find a better scope for the money. Obviously, the more expensive scopes are nicer. And anyone who says this is comparable to a $1000 + NightForce has never shot the NightForce. That said, I am not the type of person who believes you should spend more than $300 on a scope unless you are match shooting and in the below $500 price range this is the best scope I have come across. I put it on a 338 Lapua with the Vortex rings and it's awesome. It's very clear and you can see the bullet holes out to a couple hundred yards. Very accurate and you can shoot well over 1000 yards with this scope no problem. I use it to coyote hunt. I take care of my stuff but this still gets knocked around a bit and it holds zero well. You won't be disappointed!

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