Vortex has established itself as a top choice for affordable yet reliable red dots. Their VIP Warranty and customer-first service have made them my go-to brand for years.
Over the past year, Vortex has updated many of its legacy lines and introduced new ones. As a nice surprise, Vortex upgraded the Crossfire Red Dot to include better features and more options across nearly every price range.
The new Crossfire II Red Dot is available in both standard and solar models—just wait until you see the prices.
SPECS
The Crossfire II 2 MOA red dots add more functionality without sacrificing the simplicity that made the red dot popular. Features such as Solar with Auto D-TEC Technology, Motion Activation, and Button-Controlled Illumination are new to the Crossfire II red dot lineup.
The standard specs are as follows:
- Model(s): CF2-RD2, CF2-RD2-SLR, CF2-RD2-SLR-T, CF2-GD2-SLR
- Magnification: 1x
- Footprint: Aimpoint T-2
- Dot Size: 2 MOA
- Dot Color: Red, 1 Green Model
- Brightness Settings: 10 Daylight and 2 Night-vision
- Eye Relief: Unlimited
- Adjustment: .5 MOA
- Length: 2.6”
- Weight: 4.37 oz (CF2-RD2), 4.47 oz for all others.
- Battery Type: CR2032
- Battery Run Time: 50,000 hours standard, 150,000 hours with Solar
- MSRP: $219.99-$249.99
FEATURES
The Vortex Crossfire II Red Dot lineup builds on a familiar platform with meaningful upgrades that improve usability without sacrificing simplicity. Available with either a 2 MOA red or green dot, the optic now features flush, button-controlled illumination for snag-free operation and quicker brightness adjustments.
Select models incorporate Solar with Auto D-TEC Technology, automatically drawing power from solar or battery as lighting conditions change. Motion Activation wakes the optic when the firearm is moved and pairs with a 10-minute auto-shutoff to maximize battery life.
Designed as a versatile optic for recreational shooters, the Crossfire II is equally at home on AR-style rifles, rimfires, shotguns, and other firearms equipped with a Picatinny rail.
Twelve brightness settings, including two night-vision-compatible levels, provide flexibility across lighting conditions, while magnifier compatibility allows shooters to extend the optic’s effective range as their skills progress.
A multi-height mounting system further expands compatibility across platforms, and every model is backed by Vortex’s unlimited VIP Warranty for long-term confidence.
ZOOMING OUT
The value of these is unquestioned. The Gen 1 Crossfire Red Dot routinely sold for $149.99, making the new Gen 2 model all the more impressive.
While Vortex shows MSRP, they also make MAP (minimum advertised price) publicly available. The base model still sells for $149.99, while the other variants are priced at $169.99. That’s a ton of value.
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