Vortex Crossfire II 3-9×40, Vortex Crossfire II 2-7×32 Rimfire instruction manual

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Specifically designed for discriminating hunters and shooters,
the Crossfire II®series of riflescopes offer the highest levels of
performance and reliability. With features such as generous long
eye relief, rugged construction and precise, smooth controls, the
Crossfire II riflescopes are ready for any situation.

Riflescope Adjustments

Reticle Focus

The Crossfire II riflescopes use 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 knob in or
out until the reticle image is as crisp
as possible.

• 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 refocus every time you use the riflescope. However, because your
eyesight may change over time, you should re-check this adjustment
periodically.

Variable Power Adjustments

To change magnifications,
turn the magnification ring to
the desired level.

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

The Crossfire II riflescope incorporates adjustable elevation and
windage dials with audible clicks. Each audible click moves the
bullet’s point-of-impact 1/4 of a minute of angle (MOA).

1/4 MOA closely corresponds to 1/4 inch at 100 yards, 1/2 inch at
200 yards, 3/4 inch at 300 yards…taking four (4) clicks 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
Resetting Adjustment Dials with
Zero Reset on page 12). Replace
outer covers when done.

Image Focus and Parallax Correction

Some of the Crossfire II riflescope models use an image focus/
parallax adjustment which provides maximum image sharpness and
eliminates parallax error. Lower power models do not use image
focus/parallax adjustments and are pre-focused at a distance of 100
yards.

Using image focus/parallax correction:

• Be sure the reticle is correctly focused (see Reticle Focus on page
4).
• Rotate the adjustable objective until numbers match the distance
you are shooting. Align yardage number to the indicator arrow on
scope body.
• Check for proper setting by looking through the scope to verify
image sharpness and, at the same time, look for reticle shift while
moving your head back and forth.
• The setting is correct if there is no apparent movement between
the reticle and target while your head is moving back and forth. If
there is apparent movement, adjust the focus knob slightly until
the movement is eliminated.

When properly set, the target image should be sharp and crisp.

Parallax is a phenomenon that results when the target image
does not quite fall on the same optical plane as the reticle
within the scope. When the shooter’s eye is not precisely
centered in the eyepiece, there can be apparent movement of
the target in relation to the reticle, which can cause a small
shift in the point of aim. Parallax error is most problematic for
precision shooters using high magnification.

Reticle Illumination Adjustment

Some Crossfire II riflescope models offer an illuminated reticle
that is controlled by an adjustment knob on the eyepiece. Adjust
the illumination intensity by rotating the knob either clockwise or
counter-clockwise.

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. Your new 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.

• Set the riflescope to the highest magnification range.

• 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, a weight hung on
a rope, or a flat feeler gauge will help with this procedure.

• After aligning the reticle, tighten and torque the ring screws down
per the manufacturer’s instructions.

Bore Sighting

To visually bore sight a rifle:

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.

• 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
200 yard zero may be preferred for long range applications.

Be sure the reticle is in focus (see Reticle Focus on page 4).

If scope is equipped, set the parallax adjustment to match the
distance being used for sight-in:

• 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.

Resetting Adjustment Dials with Zero Reset

Crossfire II riflescopes feature 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

The 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

VTX 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 the 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 Crossfire II 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 boresight rifle.

• Look through the scope. If the reticle appears way off center on
the boresighter 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.

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