Rifle Scopes vortex optics crossfire series 4-16 30mm

[toddconley]

I am getting ready to buy a scope for my 280 hunting rifle. Looking at the 4-16 vortex crossfire. Looks like alot of features for the money. Dont start the bashing about money. I own good scopes but these are close to what I want to pay for this particulare set-up. Anyone have one? What do they sacrifice for the money? It is a 30mm tube, looks to have nice covered turrets and lifetime warranty.
What say you

 

[Flyingbullseye]

Re: vortex optics crossfire series 4-16 30mm

If you don't already have rings I'd suggest the 1" tube crossfire for a little less over at SWFA.

http://swfa.com/Vortex-6-24x50-Crossfire-Rifle-Scope-P43585.aspx

I have one and I'm impressed with what you get for $100.

Con:
Turret screws can easily strip when resetting the turret zero if you're not careful, they're tiny. That's the only con.

Pros:
-Glass is excellent, probably best in price bracket. Clear at all levels, bright impressive for the price.

-Tracks very well.

-Appears to be built tough

-Inexpensive

-Vortex warranty, can't go wrong there.

Flyingbullseye

 

[toddconley]

Re: vortex optics crossfire series 4-16 30mm

Btt

 

[svt_tactical]

Re: vortex optics crossfire series 4-16 30mm

With the current sale prices on some of the vortex vipers i'd look at them for a usable scope first. the crossfire line is a china made line. Its NOT the best in the world and I wouldn't count on it for a hunt of any sorts

Edit, left out NOT

 

[toddconley]

Re: vortex optics crossfire series 4-16 30mm

Ah ha china made line vs jap made line? The vipers are Jap made I take it? There is where the price difference is coming from?

 

[svt_tactical]

Re: vortex optics crossfire series 4-16 30mm

sorry left out not.

 

[kytrapper]

Re: vortex optics crossfire series 4-16 30mm

Todd - wondering same questions- thanx- where in Ky are you?

 

[svt_tactical]

Re: vortex optics crossfire series 4-16 30mm

Vipers are actually made in the Philippines

 

[Trevor300wsm]

Re: vortex optics crossfire series 4-16 30mm

I also have a 6-24X50 that I bought for a cheap .223 coyote rifle build. Its certainly not the best scope, but for the price you do get alot of features, but that doesnt mean they are quality features. I have not had any issues with mine, but I dont do much ditance/wind dialing with it either. At 24X it leaves alot to be desired.
But, for $100 its not a bad buy when you get a good warranty.

 

[LibertyOptics]

Re: vortex optics crossfire series 4-16 30mm

The 4-16x50 Crossfire 30mm is the best of the bunch, IMO.

Scott