Vortex Crossfire II OR Alternate

[Vaultman]

I have a friend that thinks he wants to put a Vortex Crossfire II, (6-24*50) on a 300 WM he won. This is a hunting rifle, out to say 400 yds. I think I know how most would answer the first Question, but how about both Q's?
1. Would the Crossfire II 6-24*50 be a good option (what about a 4-12*40, or whatever they make)? Say with good base/rings setup?
2. What are some other cost comparable options? I am a Zeiss V4 guy, but I do not have one lying around to give him and I doubt he wants to spend that kinda coin. I do not know if he'd be one to try something used (like in our classifieds), so looking for a comparable NIB cost.

Any advice helps. Thanks.

 

[Rob5589]

I use the first gen Crossfire on my .17HMR. Works perfectly fine but, it feels "fragile" and light. I wouldn't trust it on a .300wm.

 

[hechterooskie]

I've got that exact scope on a 270 that I won in a raffle. It held up last year and I have no complaints about the scope.

 

[Vaultman]

Good then.
I will see if I can find a sturdier option to suggest as well.

 

[nobody]

There's plenty of sturdier options than a Crossfire II. Those scopes have their place in the market, but a 300 WM is not their place. It'll eat the Crossfire for lunch. As @Rob5589 said above, they just feel fragile. And the glass quality in that 6-24 will suffer incredibly. When your budget is limited, never buy the cheapest optic with the highest magnification. It's a recipe for frustration.

If his budget is limited, see if you can get him to save his pennies and push his budget to $5 or $600. He will jump immensely in all facets of optic quality, from reliability to ruggedness. Burris builds some decent optics at the 500-ish mark, so does Meopta. Vortex's Viper HS comes in a 2.5-10 and a 4-16 for that price as well, those would be good ones to steer him towards as well.

The easy button is an SWFA SS fixed power for $300. I've got 2 of them (haven't had them for super long) but so far so good. But the eye relief might be a wee bit tight for a 300 WM.

Contact @gr8fuldoug with @Camera Land and I'm sure they'll get him fixed up nicely! They took good care of me on a new scope earlier this year for the X Bolt, can't speak highly enough of them!

 

[Gone4Days]

That’s a lot of magnification for a 400 yd max range.

 

[Vaultman]

That’s a lot of magnification for a 400 yd max range.

I agree. He mentioned the power (6-24), and I came up with the range, based on where I know he hunts.
That is why I would recommend something lower. Up to 14 seems like plenty.

 

[NB7]

I've got a Crossfire II on a .22-250, with good bases and rings. It's dead accurate on that gun, but that's a .22-250 with very low recoil. I don't think I'd trust it on magnum cartridge like that

 

[eaglemountainman]

I have a couple of Crossfire ll 4-12X40 AO on a pair of CZ 452 rimfires. They work well enough for that, but I don't think I'd be comfortable putting one on a 300 Win Mag. Like others have said, they seem a bit flimsy.

 

[Vaultman]

Anyone use or know (good or bad) about the Maven CRS.1 3-12x40?
That is another one I am seeing, in the realm of some of the Meopta scopes.

 

[nobody]

Anyone use or know (good or bad) about the Maven CRS.1 3-12x40?
That is another one I am seeing, in the realm of some of the Meopta scopes.

Maven CRS.2 Riflescope Review

The Maven CRS Classic Riflescope Series Review. Kyle tests the Maven CRS.2 riflescope to find out how it will perform for your hunts.

www.rokslide.com

 

[GMB54-120]

You can buy a STAC from Cameraland for about the same price that will stomp that CrossPile II. Nearly the same weight, WAY better turrets and glass. Great eye relief for a hard kicker. One of the toughest scopes around in that price range too.
$300 and it aint made in China.
3-16x42

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4-20x50.....i prefer this one over the 3-16 and ive got both.

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