Comments about Vortex Optics Vortex Optics 4 - 16 x 50mm Crossfire Series Riflescope, Matte Black Finish with Illuminated Mil Dot Reticle, Tall Turrets, Adjustable Objective, 30mm Tube:

I bought this scope to put on a practice only bolt action rifle. I was hoping for good value to punch paper. These are my initial impression after a couple trips to the range.The lit reticle is way too bright to useful in most situations requiring one. The lowest setting is on par with other scopes highest.The eye relief on my model is a bit over 4 inches (the box says extended eye relief). The website (both Adorama and Vortex) state aprox 3.3 inches. I prefer long eye relief, but this might be an issue for some mounting systems.There was no alen wrench included. Adjustments are positive and accurate. Optics, in my opinion, are a bit lesser than my Mark4 40mm objective Leupolds in every measurable way - sharpness, flatness, color, contrast. Which is actually a complement as these cost around a grand more.Bottom line, for about [$] you get a 4-16 power 30mm main tube with 90+ minutes of adjustment, a mill dot reticle, and (reputedly) the best warranty around. For the price, I am not aware of anything that can touch it.