Vortex Crossfire 4-12 x 40AO

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I have a Stevens 200 in 22-250 cal, with the intent of doing some varmint shooting
I was thinking of purchasing a Vortex Crossfire 4-12 x 40 - fine crosshair recticle
I was also looking at the Diamondback, however in the lower priced one it has fixed parallax at 100 yds , and no fine crosshairs ( I realize most shooting possibly would be 100 yds plus anyway )
The crossfire has adjustable objective down to 10 yds
What is your opinion of using the Crossfire with the recoil on the 22-250
I think the fine crosshair would be better since shooting would be in daylight conditions
Thanks
 
The Diamondback has better glass than the Crossfire. The only reason the Diamondback is cheaper is because it lacks AO. If you are shooting something at 12x mag and you need fine crosshairs then maybe look at getting a higher mag scope.
I have the Diamondback 4-12x40 and love it. The crosshairs are not too thick.
If it HAD to be a choice between the two I would get the Diamondback.
 
I had that exact same scope on a 6.5-06 bolt action and it did well (fine groups and one Deer down in low light). The only reason Im removing it is its a bigger scope with the turrets and im looking for something a little more compact. Ill probably post in the EE soon.
 
AO, for me, is a must have. Even high-end optics look pretty crappy with a fixed AO when used at longer ranges at higher magnifications. I like everything to be nice and sharp, and for the reticle to be sharp and well defined at the range I'm shooting at.

Fixed AO's are fine for hunting guns at lower magnifications and moderate ranges, but for a varmint gun where I'm regularly shooting at small targets past 300 yards, the AO is an absolute necessity.

For the same reason, I like Mil-dot reticles. When shooting in the field, it's handy to have a reference point to 'walk' shots in or correct windage if needed, without having to #### around with the turrets.
 
I just got back from a local gun shop where I went to look at 2 Vortex Crossfires. They had the two I was interested in seeing, the Crossfire 4-12x40 with "Fine Crosshair" reticle, and the Crossfire 4-16x50 with "V-Plex Wide" reticle. My plans for the scope are a little less demanding than your requirements, I want some more magnification on my .22WMR for a possible gopher shoot this coming summer...my first. :)

Anyhow, it was dark and rainy outside..so my only option was to look around their brightly-lit shop. Hardly a good representation, but based on that...and ONLY that, I was very impressed with them. The adjustable AO was very stiff, finish was nice, and glass very clear for as scope in this price range~to put it mildly. I don't think I'll buy until I can take it outside, and look at something under natural light at about 75-100 yards, but I'm planning on getting the 4-16x based on this experience.

Having had some OK experiences with Bushnell 3200s, I had considered trying to track down one of those...but I have more faith in the Vortex warranty at this point, should I encounter any issues.
 
I have the Diamondback 4-12x40AO with the BDC reticle and am very happy with it. Others with more experience than I(this is my first scope), have made positive comments about it. I think it's worth the money to a) go with the Diamondback over the Crossfire as there is a noticable difference in glass quality and b) get the AO feature, especially if there is any chance you will put this scope on a rimfire in the future.
 
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