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2026-01-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid scope for the price

A year of challenging environments and it still shines.

Mike L.

2025-10-28T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good hunting scope

Purchased for my dads 308 hunting rifle. Easy to sight in and clear glass. Vortex is quality for a good price

Caleb D.

2025-09-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great "everyday" scope

This scope is mounted on a Ruger American . 270 and I think it is a great match. I also have a 4-12x Crossfire, this 4x16 is even better, with the 30mm tube and 50mm objective this scope gathers much more light and you can see the difference in the morning and evening. The range rotation on the bell is a little tight, but that is probably a good thing so it doesn't slip when you are humping up and down hills with the rifle on a sling and your arm/elbow hugging the rifle and scope. The reticle is crisp, it would be great to have an illuminated version of this same scope but this scope is still great as is. I don't know that you will find a better value than the Crossfire scopes.

Bobby F.

2025-09-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good quality

Good quality

melissa e.

2025-04-25T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

You get what you pay for

It does what I expect a cheap scope to do. It works decent, it gets a little blurry around the outside, it doesn't have any frills, it isn't the clearest scope, but it gets the job done

Jared M.

2024-09-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Like it.

Like it.

Shane D.

2024-08-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope, I have it

Great scope, I have it mounted on a savage axis 30-06. Great clarity and durability you expect from any vortex scope. My new go to budget scope for any new rifle. Capable of shooting upwards of 300yds.

Gavin R.

2024-07-20T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

It's Vortex

This glass has been excellent. Works the way it should and I've put it through the elements. The reason for the 4/5.. The adjustments have play in them. I understand that this is a lower level scope, but they're may be too much play. Upon initial movement of the magnification ring I heard gas leak out. Maybe it was overcharged, who knows. The scope runs great on my kids 22. Added a quick ring adjustment and they nor I have any complaints.

Sterling S.

2024-04-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Dang good!

For the quality vs price you won't be disappointed

Phillip G.

2024-03-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Vortex is an amazing brand

Vortex is an amazing brand with great quality. Customer service is always excellent with great warranty.

Cody K.

2024-01-27T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect pick for indoor Ruger

Perfect pick for indoor Ruger 10/22. Only 25 yards but we're having a blast. Cristal clear even with old style range lighting.

John F.

2024-01-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Scope

This scope is an excellent valve. The optics are clear and the magnification and field of view are ideal if you are hunting game at a greater distance. This will make a great pronghorn scope, but can quickly dialed in if you get lucky and find an animal in close range. I have had great success with multiple vortex products. The warranty is excellent and their products withstand the harsh environments I hunt in.

Chris H.

2023-12-30T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This is a great product

This is a great product for what it is. Set it up on a 350 Legend for deer hunting and it has done well. Set the expectations correctly and you will be pleased.

Kyle K.

2023-12-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Warranty is unbeatable and the

Warranty is unbeatable and the scope is very solid at the price point.

Carson P.

2023-12-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Crystal Clear

Amazingly clear glass

Derrick F.

2023-10-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fits perfect for the gun

Fits perfect for the gun I put it on.

Bob O.

2023-10-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome scope

Installed this on a big bore air rifle and works great. In fact my dad shot it and said it is much clearer then the scope on his that cost substantially more

Jacob C.

2023-09-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Last light opportunity

I originally bought this scope for the warranty for going hunting in Montana. But what really impressed me was it's brightness in low light situations. I had to swap out my rifle on a bear hunt because competitor's scope on my other rifle was not bright enough for me to make a clean shot on a bear at dusk. This scope is the only reason that my bear hunt was a success! I would 100% recommend this scope.

Landon

2023-09-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it

Love it

Anthony D.

2023-09-04T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Optics

It is a good product

Stephen S.

2023-08-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love these optics

Love these optics

Clayton P.

2023-08-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

excellent optics. extremely clear.

excellent optics. extremely clear.

Roy B.

2023-06-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Gray scope

Live the illuminated crosshairs

Gabe H.

2023-06-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Performance, great budget optic

For the money, this optic is hard to beat. I put this on my AR-10 and it performs flawlessly. Obviously if you want a ton of features, this isn't the optic for you. But if you're looking for an optic with pretty good optical clarity, no noticeable fisheye, an adequate reticle, this scope will work for you.

Enoch C.

2022-03-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A very good scope.

I bought this several years ago, for my Savage model 111 30.06. Since that time, it has also been on an Ishapore .308/7.62x51 ...and it has helped me harvest 2 Cow Elk. The first time I had it installed when I purchased it...the second, I was in a hurry and slapped it on the Ishy...ran out to the desert and sighted it in at 100 yards within a few rounds...nothing fancy. I would like to thank Vortex, you make an awesome scope. I retire in just a few days from the Army...31 years...and have already made plans to attach it to my M1 Garand, and go for a Bull! Again...thanks!

IDtanker

2019-11-09T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Great scope for the price point

So I have had this scope mounted on my ruger American ranch rifle, chambered in .450 bushmaster. LOVE the clarity. Purchased this scope because on the generous field of view. Only downfall is I CANNOT locate information for yardage info for the circles below the centerline like you could find from other competitors, such as nikon. I would like to have capabilities to 300 yards, but not looking forward spending excess ammo to identify them. Will update my review when this information is readily available.

Dave

2019-05-28T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great scope for the money!

Picked this scope up at a great price. Been using it with a Ruger 10/22 to shoot targets. Been very happy with the results.

robs2cam

2019-05-27T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Sold it after multiple warranty repairs 4-12x50 AO

As the title states, I gave up on the Crossfire 2 after it went back and was repaired,, broke, went back and was replaced, broke, went back and was replaced... The last time they claimed I over tightened the screws, even though I used 1 in-lb shy of the recommended pressure that time. It was placed every time on top of a Ruger American 30-06. Pencil barrel, decent recoil, but something my 140 lb wife loved to shoot because it didn't hurt to shoot. Each time it lasted less than 100 rounds. If you are planning on buying a Vortex, get into the HS/PST line and don't waste your time with this level. This is not up to snuff for a hunting rifle. Luckily at the time I had yet to get into hunting. Didn't help my equipment couldn't survive range trips in padded cases. I sold the optic a few years ago, bought a competitor for that rifle and didn't look back. For my other rifles I have had great luck with the discontinued PST series. Weight is a concern now for me now that I actually hunt, and their old PST's were great weight/performance ratio optics. As always the reason I gave them another chance was the warranty at the time was unbeatable. Lucky for me, I have yet to have to use the warranty on HS/PST/Diamondback series.

Rick

2019-05-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome scope!

This scope is vary nice. It is perfect for the job. Durable, powerful, life time warranty. The lenses are always clear and never fog up. They are also waterproof. Vortex is number one and a go to for any job.

Lamison29

2019-05-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very durable

This is by far the best scope I’ve ever owned. I have had this scope for several years and I wouldn't trade it for any of the other brands out there.

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Vortex Optics 4-12x50 Rifle Scope Specifications

  • Magnification

    4x - 12x

  • Objective / Field of View

    50mm / 25.7' (7.8m) @ 4x at 100 yds.(100m), 8.4' (2.6m) @ 12x at 100 yds.(100m).

  • Main (Center) Tube Diameter

    1"

  • Objective Tube Diameter

    2.44"

  • Eyepiece Tube Diameter

    1.71"

  • Lens Coatings

    Fully Multi-Coated Lenses

  • Reticle

    Dead-Hold BDC MOA

  • Reticle Image Plane (Magnifying)

    2nd, Non Magnifying.

  • Exterior Finish

    Matte Black

  • Windage & Elevation Adjustments (MOA)

    1/4-M.O.A. Per Click

  • Maximum Adjustment

    50 MOA w / 50 MOA e

  • Exit Pupil

    11.0mm - 3.6mm

  • Eye Relief

    4.4" @ 4x, 3.9" @ 12x

  • Parallax Correction Control

    Adjustable Objective 10 yds to Infinity

  • Material

    Aircraft-Grade Aluminum

  • Nitrogen Filled

    Filled with Nitrogen Gas

  • Waterproof / Fogproof

    Yes

  • Length

    14.2", (360.7mm)

  • Mounting Length

    5.6", (142.2mm)

  • Weight

    20.6 oz., 584.0 g.

  • Special Features

    Fast-Focus Eyepiece
    Capped Turrets
    Adjustable Objective

2 Accessories for Vortex Optics 4-12x50mm Crossfire II Riflescope, Matte Black Finish with Dead-Hold BDC MOA Reticle & Adjustable Objective, 1" Tube

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  • Rings (2)

About Vortex Optics 4-12x50 Rifle Scope

You can make big things happen when you take aim behind the Vortex Optics Crossfire II 4-12 x 50 AO Riflescope, Dead-Hold BDC Reticle, MOA (CF2-31023). Built to exceed the performance standards of similarly riflescopes, the Crossfire II is standing by, ready and more than willing to assist you with filling that tag.

With its fully multi-coated optics for optimum light transmission and a fast-focus eyepiece for quick target acquisition, the Crossfire makes quick work of dialing in for the shot that counts. The Crossfire II 4-12 x 50 AO Riflescope has low profile turrets that are less susceptible to accidental impact damage and reset turrets, that allow re-indexing of the turret housing to zero after sighting in the riflescope - generally requires use of a coin or wrench.

This riflescope comes with Adjustable Objective (AO) that uses an adjustment mechanism on the objective lens to fine-tune focus for the purpose of reducing parallax shooting error. The Dead-Hold BDC Reticle helps eliminate guesswork on hold-over and windage corrections. It is good for hunting/shooting at varying ranges where estimating hold-over is a concern.

The solid one-piece aircraft-grade aluminum alloy construction of the Crossfire II riflescope is outstanding in strength, rugged and shockproof. Neutral pressure nitrogen purging guarantees waterproofing and fog proofing that withstands the elements at any elevation.

Vortex Optics 4-12x50 Rifle Scope Features

  • 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
  • One-piece tube maximizes strength and waterproofness
  • Aircraft-grade aluminum - premium grade of aluminum, valued for fatigue resistance
  • Fast focus eyepiece allows quick and easy reticle focusing
  • Low capped turrets are less susceptible to accidental impact damage
  • Reset turrets allow re-indexing of the turret housing to zero after sighting in the riflescope - generally requires use of a coin or wrench
  • Adjustable objective (AO) allows maximum precision on small targets
  • Sunshade reduces glare and sun reflection off the objective lens
  • Waterproof optics are sealed with O-rings to prevent moisture, dust and debris from getting inside the riflescope
  • Fogproof barrels are filled with nitrogen gas to inhibit internal fogging
  • MOA turrets/reticle
  • Dead-Hold BDC Reticle
  • Export of this product outside of the United States of America is not allowed and is controlled by the US Department of State

Key Features

  • One-piece tube maximizes strength and waterproofness
  • Fast focus eyepiece allows quick and easy reticle focusing
  • Low capped turrets are less susceptible to accidental impact damage
  • Adjustable objective (AO) allows maximum precision on small targets
  • Sunshade reduces glare and sun reflection off the objective lens
  • Fogproof barrels are filled

What's in the box:

  • Vortex Optics Crossfire II 4-12x50 AO Riflescope
  • Sunshade
  • Removable Lens Covers
  • Dust Cloth
  • Vortex Optics Unlimited Lifetime Warranty