Vortex crossfire. 1x

Anybody tried this scope on their muzz? If you have let us know what you think

I looked at one at the Expo and liked it. Seems well made, and should be durable. The Vortex brand is reputable, and they have a good warranty. The crosshair seems a little heavy and may obscure quite a bit of a deer's body out past 100 yards, but it does give you a better reference than just the open sights. I am undecided whether to go with 1X scope or a 2-3 MOA red dot, but will know soon.

After a long drought, they seem to be available again from various dealers. I ordered one yesterday and will have it mounted next week sometime to try out at the range.

wow, I was just looking at this scope this morning and wondered the same thing. But, for any of you guys out there in their 50's with the failing close range eyesight, what works better? 1x scope, red dot, or maybe a peep site?

LAST EDITED ON Apr-04-15 AT 11:16PM (MST)[p]Well I looked at one yesterday at sportsman warehouse and it was very clear scope. I think I will probably purchase this scope but wanted to hear from guys that are using it. The crosshair does look a little big and could cover a deer past a 100yds. But wow it was clear. Come on guys I know some body has some experience with this scope. I'm gonna draw a muzz tag this year. Ha

LAST EDITED ON Apr-07-15 AT 01:00PM (MST)[p]ive bought one and put it on my CVA accura v2 this year and have put 15 bullets down range with the set up so far. i like it. its perfect for what i want and clear. i shot one last year on a knight mountaineer 45 cal. its a sweet scope and has good glass. for the money you cannot beat them! i highly recommend them. i havent even looked back since i bought it. i was messing around with the knight and we dialed the turret to 300 yards. i was shooting at a 18" round plate and i could just see white on all sides of the crosshair. but i would NEVER take that shot on a deer with a muzzy, if that is any indication on how big the crosshair will be.

"Shoot Straight"

I bought one last year when they first came out and put it on my T/C Omega. I hunted deer with it and killed a buck at a little over 100 yards. The scope is very clear and worked well for me. I do wish the crosshair reticle was a little finer or smaller, but no other complaints outside of that. If you are considering a 1x scope for the muzzy, I don't think you can go wrong with the Vortex, especially at that price point.

I agree with most everyone's comments.
The crosshairs could be finer but I think it's exaggerating to say they'd cover a deer past 100 yards.
Your dilemma is shared by many of us. I have a peep on the gun (actually just took it off and put a 2x8 Leupold on it for load development) but I will be going with a smaller MOA dot or a 1x scope.
The price is right and it's the brightest, clearest 1x scope I've personally seen. Not much downside with it. I'll probably give one a whirl this summer.
Zeke

I would go look at the Nikon 1x. I have the Nikon and my brother has the vortex we both like the Nikon better.

The Vortex Crossfire scope arrived in the mail today from Midway. Sweet little scope, very trim and looks great on the White Whitetail. Crystal clear glass and it had a great light gathering ability tonight at dusk, out on the street. The adjustment ring is nice and firm, but very smooth to turn. Appears to be about 6" coverage at 100 yards and a foot at 200. That would still allow a very controlled shot on a deer at that range. Hope to get out in the next couple days and give it a try at the range with various loads and bullets. We did look at the Nikon Buckmasters muzzy scope several times at shows, but it is a straight 20mm tube where the Vortex is a 24mm objective. Don't know if it makes much difference but any advantage in low light is helpful.

LAST EDITED ON Apr-09-15 AT 10:35PM (MST)[p]LAST EDITED ON Apr-09-15 AT 09:26?PM (MST)

>I would go look at the
>Nikon 1x. I have the
>Nikon and my brother has
>the vortex we both like
>the Nikon better.

this one?

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/67...e-1x-20mm-black-powder-nikoplex-reticle-matte

I just noticed that scope is discontinued so...

Thanks guys for all the comments. Think I'm going to buy one soon.

LAST EDITED ON Apr-12-15 AT 02:05PM (MST)[p]Absolutely terrible morning to go out and shoot, but I was dying to try out the Crossfire. 40 degrees and 20-25 mph wind does not make for good accuracy, especially shooting off the hood of the vehicle. When the weather gets a little better, I will go out to the real range and shoot off the concrete bench and a good sand bagged rest. That will allow for accurate shooting and load developement.

Got it on the paper first shot, and it was about a foot low. Using all lead 348 grain Powerbelts and 100 grains of Pyrodex "P" powder. That always seems to shoot well in my Whites. Tweaked it in to a 2" group, 2" high at 50 yards then moved a new board out to 100 yards in the sage. Really like how clear it is, and easy focusing. The knobs under the turret covers are large and easy to use. No coins or screwdriver required. Crosshairs don't seem heavy at all out in the sunshine, but they do cover 4-6" at 100 yards.......

I fired a 4-shot group first, just one after another, and walked down to check. Very good but way right. Adjusted it to the left some and shot a couple more. When I went down and checked them, it was too far left, and I realized the clicks were 1/2" MOA instead of 1/4". Rookie mistake of not reading the turrets closely! Went back a couple clicks the other direction and final two shots were dead center. Moved the board out to 200 yards and the final two shots at long range were centered, and about an average of 8" low. This should be a great set up, if I can draw a muzzy deer tag this year.



Oh yeah, because of the low power, you can see a lot of the barrel in the scope, but it is not too distracting. The nice thing is, it lines the cross hairs up perfectly with the barrel and front site and lets you know if you are canting the rifle at all.

Have you been out to shoots it again? I have the crossfire on my CVA and I am very pleased with it.

No, I did not draw my anticipated Utah muzzy deer tag (once again, big surprise!). Took off the 1X and put my old faithful 2-7X Redfield back on to use in WY for antelope and general deer and elk here in Idaho. My Idaho antelope tag has to be open sights. Will try it again next year, if I get lucky in the Utah draws.