Vortex Optics CROSSFIRE 1.5-4X32 - V-PLEX User Manual

Congratulations on your Crossfire!

At Vortex, your love for the outdoors is the driving force behind

all we do. Our commitment to you, our customers and dealers,

is unmatched in the industry—and is the strength of our success.

From impressive images to durable construction, our carefully

designed and field-tested optics are the culmination of an

unwavering dedication to deliver quality, reliability and superior

performance to you, our valued customer.

Caution!

Riﬂ escopes are not intended for looking at the sun or any other intense light source. Such use could damage the retina and cornea of your eyes—even to the point of causing blindness.

Please read this entire manual before mounting your riﬂ escope.

Vortex Crossfire Series Riflescopes

A. Fast Focus Ring

B. Magnification Ring

C. Eyepiece

D. Windage Dial

E. Elevation Dial

F. Objective Lens

G. Illuminated Reticle Knob (on select models)

H. Adjustable Objective (AO models only)

Riflescope Adjustments

1. Reticle Focusing

To set the reticle focus, begin by allowing your eyes to focus on

a distant object for several moments—not looking through the

scope. Then, hold the scope up to the sky and quickly look through

it. Never look directly into the sun! Pay attention to the sharpness

of the reticle, and adjust the eyepiece focus until it is as sharp as

possible. The reticle image should be crisp and sharp immediately

when you look. Since your eyesight may change over time, it’s a

good idea to periodically re-check this adjustment.

2. Windage and Elevation Adjustment

Vortex Crossfire riflescopes incorporate fingertip-adjustable

elevation and windage dials with tactile and audible clicks. Each

audible click moves the bullet’s point-of-impact a fraction of

a minute of angle (MOA)—either 1/4 or 1/8 MOA. Refer to

markings on the inner turret knob for click movement.

• 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 one inch at 100 yards.

• 1/8 MOA* closely corresponds to 1/8 inch at 100 yards, 1/4 inch

at 200 yards, 3/8 inch at 300 yards...taking eight clicks to move the

bullet’s point-of-impact 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. Folowing the indicator arrows, move

the turret dials in the direction you wish the bullet’s point-of-

impact to change. To make the adjustments, turn the adjustment

dial in the appropriate direction (up/down or left/right) as

indicated by the arrows.

Tall Target Turret Models

Some Crossfire adjustable objective (AO) models use tall target

turrets for improved adjustability of windage and elevation. These

turrets will also allow you to re-index the zero indicator after

sight-in—without disturbing your settings. This very handy

feature allows you to return quickly to your original zero if

temporary corrections are used in the field.

1. After final sight-in is complete, remove the inner turret knob by loosening the three small screws located on top of the turret with a

Loosen the 3 screws.

1.5mm hex wrench.

2. Carefully rotate the outer dial until the zero mark is re-aligned with the indicator line.

3. Re-tighten the small screws.

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3. Variable Magnification Adjustments

To change the power, turn the magnification ring to the desired level. Use lower powers (which offer a wider field of view) when you may need to

make a quick shot at closer distances.

A ﬁ xed-power riﬂ escope has no magniﬁ cation adjustment.

4. Parallax Adjustments

Parallax is a phenomenon that results when the target image does not quite fall on the same optical plane as the reticle within the riflescope.

When the shooter’s eye is not precisely centered in the eyepiece, there can be an apparent movement of the target in relation to the reticle which

can cause a small shift in the point of aim.

Adjustable Objective (AO) Lens

Parallax causes the greatest problem on small targets at

high magnification as with varmint and target shooting.

Selected models come with

an adjustable objective (AO).

Adjustable Objective

Most other models are set at

the factory to be parallax-free

at 100 yards; Rimfire models

are parallax-free at 50 yards.

Setting the adjustable objective lens on the AO models is very easy.

1. Be sure that the reticle is properly focused (see page 6).

2. Match the range number on the objective lens barrel(distance you are shooting) as closely as possible to the indicator arrow on the riflescope body. For the best accuracy, use a laser rangefinder to measure distances.

3. Check the setting by moving your head up/down and left right while looking through the scope. The setting is correct if there is no apparent movement between the reticle and target. If there is movement, continue adjusting the lens slightly until the movement is eliminated.

5. Illuminated Reticle Adjustment

Select riflescopes in the Crossfire series

use a variable intensity reticle illumination

knob. Rotate the knob in a clockwise

rotation to increase the illumination

intensity; adjust the dial on the knob to

turn the illumination off and on.

Illuminated Reticle Knob

Battery Operation

Use a coin to remove the outer cover and

replace the battery. The battery operates

on one CR 2032 Lithium battery; typical

life is up to 1,000 hours (Level 1), 70 hours

(Level 6), 25 hours (Level 11).

Riflescope Installation

To get the best results from your Crossfire riflescope, proper mounting is essential. Although not extremely 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.

1. Centering the Reticle

Your Crossfire riflescope is pre-set at the factory with the

reticle centered in both adjustment ranges; this is the ideal

position to begin sight-in. If you have changed the settings and

wish to re-center the reticle, follow this procedure:

A. Turn either dial (windage or elevation) as far as you can in

one direction until it stops.

B. Turn the dial in the other direction until it stops, carefully

counting the rotations as you turn the dial.

C. Turn the dial back again to half the number of rotations counted

in Step B —the reticle will be centered for that adjustment only.

D. Repeat for the other adjustment so that the reticle is centered

in both the windage and elevation settings.

2. Mount As Low as Possible

Using high quality, appropriately-sized (1-inch

or 30mm, depending on riflescope model) rings

Rings

and bases matched to your rifle, mount the

scope as low as possible on the rifle. Be sure to

follow manufacturer instructions supplied with

Base

the rings and mounting base. Whether you use

high, medium, or low rings will depend on the riflescope model and your

particular firearm. A lower mounting will help assure proper cheek weld,

and aid in a solid shooting position and fast target acquisition.

We recommend using the lowest rings that will give complete clearance of

the riflescope and rifle. Avoid any contact with the barrel, receiver, bolt

handle, or any other part of the rifle. Work the riflescope’s zoom ring and

rifle’s action to assure no contact.

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