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All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General => Bargain Gate => Topic started by: DanD on February 17, 2016, 11:38:14 AM
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Natchez has it for $120 plus slow shipping for an extra $13.
https://www.natchezss.com/vortex-crossfire-ii-riflescope-1-tube-matte-4-12x40mm-ao-v-plex-reticle.html (https://www.natchezss.com/vortex-crossfire-ii-riflescope-1-tube-matte-4-12x40mm-ao-v-plex-reticle.html)
Pic shows non-AO, but UPC and description match the AO model. Might want to call and verify.
Good luck and have fun!
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Natchez has it for $120 plus slow shipping for an extra $13.
https://www.natchezss.com/vortex-crossfire-ii-riflescope-1-tube-matte-4-12x40mm-ao-v-plex-reticle.html (https://www.natchezss.com/vortex-crossfire-ii-riflescope-1-tube-matte-4-12x40mm-ao-v-plex-reticle.html)
Pic shows non-AO, but UPC and description match the AO model. Might want to call and verify.
Good luck and have fun!
Midway has them for 129.99 - shipping free
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/2420697365/vortex-crossfire-ii-rifle-scope-4-12x-40mm-adjustable-objective-matte (http://www.midwayusa.com/product/2420697365/vortex-crossfire-ii-rifle-scope-4-12x-40mm-adjustable-objective-matte)
I have the 6-18 and it's a really nice scope
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Ah. I notice both sales are for the plain duplex reticle. The BDC is extra.
Thanks!
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You don't need the BDC reticle if your target distance is typically no more than 40 yards. With my 900 ft/sec springers I consider that the maximum range where I can hit a 1" target most of the time from bench rest. The trajectory is very flat from 15 - 40 yards as Chairgun will show you if you sight in at 18 yards and use a good medium weight pellet, 7.9-8.6 gr for 177. Less than 1/2 inch over or under at the most, that is within the best accuracy I can shoot. No need to start figuring out your mil dots once your target is in position - just aim straight on and shoot.
Do not use the Crossfire in a magnum springer. I'd say anything above 16 ft/lb and you will end up with a dead scope within 1,000 pellets or so. I killed two on a Benj Trail NP XL. Good thing Vortex will replace it for you once you ship it to them. I have since replaced one Crossfire II with a Diamondback that is holding up better on the NP XL. Smaller, lighter, better clarity, available only with the BDC reticle I think.
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I agree. I would not use the Crossfire on a Magnum springer. Go with the Diamondback if you need a scope that will last with your Magnum springer.
Harry
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Vortex rep told me to go with a diamondback on airguns..that being said Vortex also has the best warranty in the industry...paid shipping both ways...no questions asked. Cant get better then that
Cheers
Jay
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You don't need the BDC reticle if your target distance is typically no more than 40 yards. With my 900 ft/sec springers I consider that the maximum range where I can hit a 1" target most of the time from bench rest. The trajectory is very flat from 15 - 40 yards as Chairgun will show you if you sight in at 18 yards and use a good medium weight pellet, 7.9-8.6 gr for 177. Less than 1/2 inch over or under at the most, that is within the best accuracy I can shoot. No need to start figuring out your mil dots once your target is in position - just aim straight on and shoot.
Do not use the Crossfire in a magnum springer. I'd say anything above 16 ft/lb and you will end up with a dead scope within 1,000 pellets or so. I killed two on a Benj Trail NP XL. Good thing Vortex will replace it for you once you ship it to them. I have since replaced one Crossfire II with a Diamondback that is holding up better on the NP XL. Smaller, lighter, better clarity, available only with the BDC reticle I think.
I called Vortex about the Crossfire for a springer and the "tech guy" recommended the Diamondback.