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The Crossfire II®
1×24 Muzzleloader riflescope is the perfect sighting
solution for muzzleloader hunts where using a magnified riflescope
isn’t an option. Provides a precise point of aim and quality optical
performance in a compact package.
Riflescope Adjustments
Reticle Focus
This Crossfire II 1x Muzzleloader uses a fast focus eyepiece designed to
quickly and easily adjust the focus on the riflescope’s reticle.
To adjust the reticle focus:
• Look through the riflescope at a
blank white wall or up at the sky.
• Turn the eyepiece focus dial in or
out until the reticle image is as crisp as
possible.
• Note: Try to make this particular
adjustment quickly, as the eye will try to compensate for an out-of-focus
reticle.
Once this adjustment is complete, it will not be necessary to re-focus every
time you use the riflescope. However, because your eyesight may change
over time, you should re-check this adjustment periodically.
Warning
Looking directly at the sun through a riflescope, or any optical instrument,
can cause severe and permanent damage to your eyesight.
Windage and Elevation Adjustments
This Crossfire II riflescope incorporates adjustable elevation and windage
dials with audible clicks. Each audible click moves the bullet’s point-ofimpact 1/2 of a minute of angle (MOA).
1/2 MOA closely corresponds to 1/2 inch at 100 yards, 1/4 at 50 yards, and
1/8 inch at 25 yards. For example, it will take two (2) clicks of adjustment to
move the bullet’s point-of-impact approximately one inch at 100 yards.
How to adjust windage and elevation settings
Begin adjusting the windage and elevation settings by first removing the
outer covers. Then, move the turrets
in the direction you wish the bullet’s
point-of-impact to change. To make the
adjustments, rotate the adjustment dial
in the appropriate direction (up/down or
left/right) as indicated by the arrows.
After sight-in, you can re-align the
zero marks on the turret dials with the
reference dots if you wish (see Indexing
Adjustment Dials with Zero Reset on page
10). Replace outer covers when done.
Riflescope Mounting
To get the best performance from your Crossfire II riflescope, proper
mounting is essential. Although not difficult, the correct steps must be
followed. If you are unsure of your abilities, it would be best to use the
services of a qualified gunsmith.
Rings and Bases
Mount an appropriate base and matching rings to your rifle according to
the manufacturer’s instructions. This Vortex Crossfire II riflescope will
require 1-inch rings.
Use the lowest ring height that will provide complete clearance of scope
and rifle—avoiding any contact with barrel, receiver, bolt handle or any
other part of the rifle. A low mounting will help assure proper cheek
weld, aid in establishing a solid shooting position, and promote fast target
acquisition.
Eye Relief and Reticle Alignment
Begin with riflescope loosely installed in rings on the rifle. Before
tightening the scope ring screws, adjust scope position for maximum
eye relief to avoid injury from recoil.
• Slide the riflescope as far forward as possible in the rings.
• While viewing through the riflescope in a normal shooting
position, slowly slide the riflescope back towards the shooter’s
face—paying attention to the field of view. Just as the full view is
visible, stop.
• Without disturbing the front-back placement, rotate the
riflescope until the vertical crosshair exactly matches the vertical
axis of the rifle. Use of bubble levels, a reticle leveling tool, or a
weight hung on a rope as a vertical reference will help with this
procedure.
• After aligning the reticle, tighten and torque the ring screws
down per the manufacturer’s instructions.
Bore Sighting
Initial bore sighting of the riflescope will save time and money at the
range. This can be done in a number of ways. A mechanical or laser
bore sighter can be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
On some rifles, bore sighting can be done by removing the bolt and
sighting through the barrel.
To visually bore sight a rifle:
• Place the rifle solidly on a rest and remove the bolt.
• Sight through the bore at a target approximately 100 yards away.
• Move the rifle and rest until the target is visually centered inside
the barrel.
• With the target centered in the bore, make windage and elevation
adjustments until the reticle crosshair is also centered over the target.
Final Range Sight-In
After the riflescope has been bore-sighted, final sight-in should be
done at the range using the exact ammunition expected to be used
while shooting. Sight in and zero the riflescope at the preferred
distance. 100 yards is the most common zero distance, although a 50
yard zero may be preferred for shorter range applications.
• Be sure the reticle is in focus (see Reticle Focus on page 4).
• Following all safe shooting practices, fire a three-shot group as
precisely as possible.
• Next, adjust the reticle to match the approximate center of the
shot group (see section on Windage and Elevation Adjustment on
page 5).
Note: If the rifle is very solidly mounted and cannot be moved,
simply look through the scope and adjust the reticle until it is
centered on the fired group.
• Carefully fire another three-shot group and see if the bullet
group is centered on the bulls eye.
This procedure can be repeated as many times as necessary to achieve
a perfect zero.
Indexing Adjustment Dials with Zero Reset
The Crossfire II Muzzleloader features windage/elevation dials that
allow you to re-index the zero indicator after sight-in without disturbing
your settings. Though not required to do, this process will allow you to
quickly return to your original zero if temporary corrections are dialed
in the field. Reset the windage and elevation dials in this way:
Maintenance
Cleaning
This fully waterproof and fogproof Crossfire II riflescope requires very
little routine maintenance other than periodically cleaning the exterior
lenses. The exterior of the scope may be cleaned by wiping with a soft,
dry cloth.
When cleaning the lenses, be sure to use products, such as the Vortex
Fog Free cleaning products or Lens Pen, that are specifically designed for
use on coated optical lenses.
• Be sure to blow away any dust or grit on the lenses prior to wiping
the surfaces.
• Using your breath, or a very small amount of water or pure alcohol,
can help remove stubborn things like dried water spots.
Lubrication
All components of Vortex Crossfire II riflescopes are permanently
lubricated, so no additional lubricant should be applied.
Note: Other than to remove the turret caps, do not attempt to
disassemble any components of the riflescope. Disassembling of
riflescope may void warranty.
Storage
If possible, avoid exposing your Vortex riflescope to direct sunlight or
any very hot location for long periods of time.
Troubleshooting
Sighting-in Problems
Many times, problems thought to be with the scope are actually mount
problems. Be sure that correct base and rings are being used in the correct
orientation, and that the base screws and rings are tight. Insufficient windage
or elevation adjustment range may indicate problems with rings, base, base
alignment, base mount holes drilled in the rifle’s receiver, or barrel/receiver
alignment.
Check for Correct Base and Ring Alignment
• Roughly center the reticle by adjusting both windage and elevation turrets
to the mid point of their travel ranges.
• Attach bore sighter, or remove bolt and visually bore sight rifle.
• Look through the scope. If the reticle appears way off center on the
bore sighter image or when compared to the visually centered target when
looking through rifle’s bore, there may be a problem with the bases or rings
being used. Confirm that correct base and rings are being used—and in the
proper orientation.
Tips for Solving Bullet Grouping Problems
• Maintain a good shooting technique and use a solid rest.
• Check that all screws on rifle’s action are properly tightened.
• Be sure rifle barrel and action are clean and free of excessive oil or
copper fouling.
• Check that rings are correctly torqued per the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Some rifles and ammunition don’t work well together—try different
ammunition and see if accuracy improves.
The VIP Warranty
We build optics based on our commitment to your absolute satisfaction.
That’s why Vortex products are unconditionally guaranteed and we make
this Very Important Promise to you—a Very Important Person.
Rest assured that in the event your Crossfire II becomes damaged or
defective, Vortex Optics will repair or replace
the riflescope at no charge to you. Call
Vortex Optics at 800-426-0048 for prompt,
professional, and friendly service.
Vortex Optics
2120 West Greenview Drive
Middleton, WI 53562
[email protected]
Note: The VIP warranty does not cover theft, loss, or deliberate damage
to the product.
