Prism Scopes with Magnifier?

[zantif]

I purchased a 1x Vortex Spitfire a while back which is a prism scope, with the etched reticle. I was looking at a 3x magnifier but read that Vortex does not recommend using one with it.

Is there a reason for this? Is it probably OK to use one anyway?

[drifts1]

The Spitfire is a scope, even at 1x its still a scope. So a magnifier is not a good idea, they are meant to be used with red dots. Better idea is to get the 3x Spitfire.

[Erion929]

From Vortex:

The Spitfire AR is 1X, but still utilizes an optical system. When you try to pair up two optical systems (The prism sight and the magnifier), it really doesn't perform like you would like it to. The magnifier is only recommended for use with true red dot sights.

The Spitfire AR has an etched reticle, so it also has a diopter adjustment to focus the reticle to your eye. Because the VMX-3T is magnified, it also has a diopter adjustment to focus the reticle to your eye after being magnified. You might be able to match the two diopters up just right, but as soon as you flipped the magnifier away, then the Spitfire AR diopter would be off, or if you flipped it up, the the magnifier diopter would be off.

[zantif]

Thanks for the explanation guys, I suppose I'm stuck with the 1x for now. Will have to just pick up a separate optic for magnification.