Vortex Crossfire HD Second Focal Plane
- Rifle Scope
- 24 mm
- 1x
- 4x
A solid value scope for close to mid range hunting and range use backed by Vortex's warranty, though buyers should weigh reports of a stiff power ring and at least one zero holding failure.
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How it ranks among the 359 rifle scopes we track
4.5★ across 43 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
43 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
30,000,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 359 rifle scopes we track - how the scorecard works · full rifle scopes data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 22, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A Vortex Crossfire HD 1-4x24 second focal plane riflescope with a 30mm tube, illuminated Dead-Hold BDC reticle and fully multi coated lenses.
This sits in Vortex's entry to mid tier lineup, built for close to mid range shooting rather than long range precision work. Reviewers who own multiple Vortex scopes call the brand's price to warranty ratio hard to beat, but this particular model draws specific complaints about a stiff magnification ring and focus that is difficult to dial in cleanly at some distances.
- 1-4x24 second focal plane
- 30mm tube, illuminated Dead-Hold BDC
- Fully multi coated lenses
- Lifetime transferable warranty
Who it's for
Hunters and AR shooters working inside roughly 200 yards who want an illuminated reticle and Vortex's lifetime warranty without paying for a higher magnification range. Long range shooters should look at higher magnification Vortex lines instead.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners who have bought multiple Vortex scopes describe the brand's value and warranty as hard to beat, and several call the glass clear once focused. The main complaints are a magnification ring several reviewers describe as stiff even after weeks of use, difficulty getting a clean focus at some ranges, one report of the scope not holding zero on an FN SCAR, and one buyer who suspected they received a used or returned unit with a loose scope cover and dirty lenses.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Clear glass once properly focused, per reviewers
- Illuminated reticle useful in low light
- Backed by Vortex's lifetime warranty
- Aircraft aluminum body is waterproof and fogproof
Specifications
| Brand | Brand |
|---|---|
| Model | CFR-1401i |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 24 mm |
| Item Weight | 1.7 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Riflescope, Sunshade, Turret Tool, Lens Cloth, CR2032 Battery, Flip Caps |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 1x |
| Magnification Maximum | 4x |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Reticle Type | Illuminated Dead-Hold 2A BDC (MOA) |
| Night vision | No |
| Product Style | Tactical Bundle |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in rifle scopes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vortex Crossfire HD Second Focal PlaneThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 43 | 4.1 / 5 |
| UTG 3-12X44 30mm Compact ScopeUTG | 4.5 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| PINTY Tactical Rifle Scope Combo: Illuminated OpticsPinty | 4.4 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Firefield RapidStrike 1-6x24 SFP Riflescope KitFirefield | 4.5 / 5 | 900 | 4.3 / 5 |
| EOTECH XPS2 Holographic Weapon SightEotech | 4.6 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the Brand CFR-1401i
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What magnification range does the Crossfire HD 1-4x24 cover?
It is a 1-4x24 second focal plane scope with a 30mm tube.
Does the Crossfire HD have an illuminated reticle?
Yes, it uses the Dead-Hold BDC reticle with an illuminated floating center dot for low light aiming.
Is the magnification ring easy to turn?
Multiple reviewers describe it as stiff and requiring a firm grip, even after extended use.