So since I read very few reviews on this line of scopes but knowing Vortex quality on the Strikefire and Sparc, I decided to be the Guinea Pig.
I picked up the Vortex Crossfire 6-24x50 AO 30mm Riflescope with Illuminated Reticle. Why? Well I like scopes with decent magnification. The price was $259.99 plus taxes and shipping. I was a little worried on spending $300 on a scope that I knew nothing about.
The scope arrived in a box that was 4 times too big, those guys at Grouse River Outfitters know how to pack a scope up!
So I pulled the scope box out from all the foam packing peanuts and it was still a large box!
Inside was the scope, a sunshade, lens caps, a battery, a hex wrench (for resetting the turrets) and a soft cloth that says Vortex on it. The scope was heavy but felt very well built.
Looking through the scope I was happy for the amount of light transfer through the scope. The AO adjustment was smooth and the turrets had a nice solid click to them. The magnification ring was really stiff but after about 5 or 6 turns it softened right out and is now perfect.
The illuminated reticle has 11 brightness settings and only illuminates the first few dots closest to the center. Very nice to use and I find myself using it more than not using it
At higher magnifications the scope isn't 100% clear. WAY better than the cheap Tasco Varmint. From what I seen though, if you tried using 24x at 100 yards, it was fuzzy, but use that 24x at say 500 yards, and it was clear.
So I took the rail and rings I picked up from Mysticplayer and mounted the scope onto my Savage 10 Precision Carbine and headed out to the range. I must say with the scope and sunshade attached, the scope goes to the very top of my stock
So I got it dialed in to 100 yards and it seemed to be doing well (my shooting was off that day). I was out of ammo so I put the rifle away somewhat disgusted with my groupings and left, telling myself I would try again another day. My second attempt was very decent at shooting and at 200 yards I was about 3-4" low (sighted in for 100).
About a week later I get a call from a friend to come up visiting and bring my rifle and my cannon. So I decided that I was going to just ABUSE this scope. I put my rifle into my hard case and stick it in the trunk of my car where it will feel every bounce and bump of gravel roads and any road construction. I then leave it outside in my trunk with the weather bouncing around like a kid with ADHD. First it was summer hot, then night with frost, then cold rain, then back to summer hot, then to warm overcast. Time to take it out shooting.
I was a little worried with everyone standing around oohing and aahing about the rifle that my scope would be out to the point I would embarrass myself. So my friend decides to be an ass and takes one of the golf balls I had for the cannon and stick it up on top of a oil jug on an embankment 100 yards away.
So I petted my scope, spoke soft words to it, loaded the rifle, took aim, and squeezed the trigger. The golf ball started bouncing down the hill. Crap. So I sheepishly admitted I missed and probably hit the jug it was sitting on. So my friend went to reset the ball and when he picked it up he was laughing, there dead center of the ball was a TINY perfect little entry hole and a nice little exit blast on the other wise (.223 FMJ). Perfect!
So I loaded up the mag again with 4 rounds and threw another into the chamber and my friend grabbed a rifle and we played a little game. We had an empty Blackpowder can throw up onto the same hill. He would shoot the can which would send it flying then when it landed I would have to shoot it. I never missed once.
So right now I am VERY happy with this scope and so far it's been doing 100% perfect! I can only wait and see on how long it will last but who knows how long.
Vortex has perfect customer service so I know that if it breaks down they will fix it or replace it without qualms.
I picked up the Vortex Crossfire 6-24x50 AO 30mm Riflescope with Illuminated Reticle. Why? Well I like scopes with decent magnification. The price was $259.99 plus taxes and shipping. I was a little worried on spending $300 on a scope that I knew nothing about.
The scope arrived in a box that was 4 times too big, those guys at Grouse River Outfitters know how to pack a scope up!
So I pulled the scope box out from all the foam packing peanuts and it was still a large box!
Inside was the scope, a sunshade, lens caps, a battery, a hex wrench (for resetting the turrets) and a soft cloth that says Vortex on it. The scope was heavy but felt very well built.
Looking through the scope I was happy for the amount of light transfer through the scope. The AO adjustment was smooth and the turrets had a nice solid click to them. The magnification ring was really stiff but after about 5 or 6 turns it softened right out and is now perfect.
The illuminated reticle has 11 brightness settings and only illuminates the first few dots closest to the center. Very nice to use and I find myself using it more than not using it
At higher magnifications the scope isn't 100% clear. WAY better than the cheap Tasco Varmint. From what I seen though, if you tried using 24x at 100 yards, it was fuzzy, but use that 24x at say 500 yards, and it was clear.
So I took the rail and rings I picked up from Mysticplayer and mounted the scope onto my Savage 10 Precision Carbine and headed out to the range. I must say with the scope and sunshade attached, the scope goes to the very top of my stock
So I got it dialed in to 100 yards and it seemed to be doing well (my shooting was off that day). I was out of ammo so I put the rifle away somewhat disgusted with my groupings and left, telling myself I would try again another day. My second attempt was very decent at shooting and at 200 yards I was about 3-4" low (sighted in for 100).
About a week later I get a call from a friend to come up visiting and bring my rifle and my cannon. So I decided that I was going to just ABUSE this scope. I put my rifle into my hard case and stick it in the trunk of my car where it will feel every bounce and bump of gravel roads and any road construction. I then leave it outside in my trunk with the weather bouncing around like a kid with ADHD. First it was summer hot, then night with frost, then cold rain, then back to summer hot, then to warm overcast. Time to take it out shooting.
I was a little worried with everyone standing around oohing and aahing about the rifle that my scope would be out to the point I would embarrass myself. So my friend decides to be an ass and takes one of the golf balls I had for the cannon and stick it up on top of a oil jug on an embankment 100 yards away.
So I petted my scope, spoke soft words to it, loaded the rifle, took aim, and squeezed the trigger. The golf ball started bouncing down the hill. Crap. So I sheepishly admitted I missed and probably hit the jug it was sitting on. So my friend went to reset the ball and when he picked it up he was laughing, there dead center of the ball was a TINY perfect little entry hole and a nice little exit blast on the other wise (.223 FMJ). Perfect!
So I loaded up the mag again with 4 rounds and threw another into the chamber and my friend grabbed a rifle and we played a little game. We had an empty Blackpowder can throw up onto the same hill. He would shoot the can which would send it flying then when it landed I would have to shoot it. I never missed once.
So right now I am VERY happy with this scope and so far it's been doing 100% perfect! I can only wait and see on how long it will last but who knows how long.
Vortex has perfect customer service so I know that if it breaks down they will fix it or replace it without qualms.
Crossfire 6-24x50 AO Riflescope
Only one thing separates you from the fray of wannabe trophy hunters. A trophy. But that's okay. We can help with that. That's right, you can make big things happen when you take aim behind the Vortex Crossfire riflescope. Built to exceed the performance standards of similarly-priced riflescopes, the Crossfire riflescope is standing by-ready and more than willing to assist you with filling that tag.
* 6-24x50 riflescope is ideal for tactical, long range, predator/varmint, and target applications.
* Illuminated Mil Dot reticle is useful for helping estimate range, windage and bullet hold-over. Good for long distance shooters and hunters who need the ranging ability. The Mil Dot subtensions are accurate at 14x.
* Adjustable objective (AO) allows maximum precision on small targets.
* 30mm main tube offers improved windage and elevation adjustment along with greater strength.
* Tall capped turrets allow quick and easy field adjustments.
Fully Multi-Coated Lenses - Increase light transmission with multiple anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces.
30 mm Tube - Allows greater windage and elevation adjustment travel along with greater strength compared to the one-inch tube.
Aircraft-Grade Aluminum - Premium grade of aluminum, valued for fatigue resistance.
Reset Turrets - Allow re-indexing of the turret housing to zero after sighting in the riflescope
