[Discussion] Vortex Crossfire II Red Dots Add Motion Activation, Solar, Green Option

Vortex expands the Crossfire II red dot lineup

Vortex Optics has announced updated Crossfire II red dots with several additions over the earlier Crossfire format, including motion activation, solar-equipped variants, and a green-dot option. The lineup is aimed at recreational shooters and is positioned for use on rifles, rimfires, and shotguns with a Picatinny rail.

The new models and MSRPs are:

• Crossfire II 2 MOA Red Dot: $219.99

• Crossfire II 2 MOA Solar Red Dot: $249.99

• Crossfire II 2 MOA Solar Red Dot, Tan: $249.99

• Crossfire II 2 MOA Solar Green Dot: $249.99

All models use a 2 MOA dot and retain Vortex’s VIP warranty.

Main feature changes

The updated Crossfire II series adds motion activation with a 10-minute auto-shutoff. According to Vortex, the optic wakes when the firearm is moved, then powers down after 10 minutes to conserve battery life.

Solar versions add Auto D-TEC technology, which detects ambient light and automatically draws power from solar or battery as needed. Vortex lists battery runtime at 50,000 hours on a CR2032 battery, increasing to 150,000 hours on solar-equipped models when solar assist is factored in.

The lineup is also now available with either a bright red or bright green 2 MOA dot, giving buyers an alternative reticle color option. Vortex says the revised Crossfire II keeps the simple operation of the earlier model while adding a more refined build and flush buttons for brightness control.

Brightness, mounting, and compatibility

The Crossfire II series offers 12 brightness settings in total: 10 daylight-bright settings plus two night-vision-compatible settings. Vortex also describes the optics as magnifier compatible.

A multi-height mount system is included to broaden fitment across different firearm types. Vortex specifies a lower 1/3 co-witness mount and a low mount. The company says the platform has proven suitable for AR-style rifles as well as rimfires, shotguns, and other firearms equipped with a Picatinny rail.

In Vortex’s release, the company said the new lineup “brings added function to a name shooters already know” while keeping the “straightforward operation” that made the Crossfire a popular entry-level optic.

Core specifications

Across the line, the optics are 1x red dots with unlimited eye relief, 1/2 MOA adjustment graduation, 22.5 MOA travel per rotation, and 100 MOA maximum elevation and windage adjustment.

The standard Crossfire II Red Dot is listed at 2.60 inches long and 4.37 ounces. Solar models are also 2.60 inches long and weigh 4.47 ounces.

Construction and included protections

Vortex lists the Crossfire II series as waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof. The housings use a single-piece chassis, and the lenses include fully multi-coated surfaces plus ArmorTek exterior coatings for resistance to scratches, oil, and dirt. The optics are nitrogen purged and O-ring sealed.

Like other Vortex products in the line, the new Crossfire II models are covered by the company’s unlimited, unconditional VIP warranty.

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