Vortex Crossfire Scopes - Durability?

[jdewolf]

I'm hoping some owners/vendors can tell me the durability of the scope. I've narrowed it down to a 6-24x50. However I want to know if it will handle the recoil of a plain old bolt action .308. I know what to expect as far as quality and features... but not to much about the durability. Anybody shoot with a higher caliber or have a lot of rounds down the pipe that can chime in?

Thanks in advance

[Sheldon]

I read a few comments about it off of Snipershide.com . Mixed reviews but most seemed positive. Some guys had the reticle start to spin loose. Vortex did exchange those scopes out so the warranty seems good. I have one on order with an expected mid October delivery date from SWFA. Haven't decided if I want it on my rimfire Remington 40X or the 700 PSS in .308 Winchester. $111 and some change shipped.

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2078365&page=1

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2060854&page=1

[jdewolf]

I've read quite a few reviews but it mostly seemed to be on smaller caliber platforms. The one constant I always came across was how great the CS @ Vortex was. So I'll give her a go and see what happens. I haven't put any optics on the XS7 and she's just been sitting for close to 6 months now. It will almost be like having a new gun

[ExtremeX]

I don’t have the crossfire but I have a Vortex Diamondback series 3-9x40... I would say it’s pretty damn good for the money. I bought it for the warranty and the optics in the price range were very good. I could have done worse for the money.

I like Vortex; I would buy from them again… Try the crossfire; I wouldn’t expect a miracle as the crossfire is the budget end of their spectrum.

I’m saving my pennies for a couple Vortex PST scopes right now…

If you actually break the scope, their warranty will take care of you. I put my Diamondback on my 12 gauge just for the hell of it, took 25 shots, put it back on my AR and it still held zero. Not really a scientific test, but it satisfied my curiosity.

[jdewolf]

Thanks

I own a Strikefire and I've been happy with it on my AR.

So I've rolled the dice, what's the worst thing that can happen

[Sheldon]

Mine shipped and gets here Monday....hope to mount it and play with it this week.....

[jdewolf]

Mine is getting here on Monday as well. For some reason me tracking it multiple times a day hasn't made it get here any sooner

I'll do a quick 0 at 25 yards before I do the real trials next weekend.

I had to order a cheap *** Plano case for now. I have a few soft cases laying around but none will accommodate my XS7 with optics attached. I have to decide if I'm going to strip off the bipod from my Marlin .22.

[jdewolf]

Mounted it. Initial impressions...

The glass is good, I like the clarity. Not spectacular, but more than adequate.
Turrets, good. Not mushy but could be crisper.
Eye relief, good. Could use another .5-1" or so, but I'm shooting .308 so I'm not worried.
Included covers feel cheap. Must replace them with some Butler Creek covers when I have a chance.

[jdewolf]

Did a very rough 0 tonight. It will save me a lot of time this weekend.

Nothing really new to report. It's not like she broke or anything, but I probably only put 20-30rds downrange. Eye relief wasn't a problem even at x16. We'll see if she holds zero this weekend. So far I'm not regretting only spending $200 on the scope.