SCOPE VORTEX CROSSFIRE II 3-9X40 PLEX
Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x40 CF2-31005: Premium Variable Power Hunting Riflescope
The Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x40 CF2-31005 represents exceptional value in traditional hunting optics, delivering professional-grade performance for hunters and shooting enthusiasts who demand reliable precision across diverse engagement distances. Whether you need to buy Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x40 for woodland hunting, target practice, or tactical applications, this riflescope combines proven optical engineering with aircraft-grade construction, offering enhanced accuracy and field reliability at competitive European pricing through Professional Optics in Split, Croatia.
About Vortex Optics
Vortex Optics is a leading American optics manufacturer founded by the Hamilton family in Wisconsin in 1986. From humble beginnings as a small retail store, the company has grown into one of the most respected names in the industry, now employee-owned with headquarters in Barneveld, Wisconsin. Vortex has earned widespread trust among military, law enforcement, and civilian users globally, securing major contracts including the U.S. Army's Next Generation Squad Weapon program in 2022. The company's legendary VIP (Very Important Promise) unconditional lifetime warranty and customer-first philosophy have made Vortex a preferred choice among serious shooters demanding professional-grade performance.
Technical Specifications
Package Contents: Riflescope, removable lens covers (objective and ocular), lens cleaning cloth, user manual.
Key Performance Advantages in Field Applications
The Crossfire II 3-9x40 delivers exceptional versatility through its classic variable power design, functioning effectively for woodland encounters at 3x magnification while extending precision capability to 9x for longer-range shots. The V-Plex reticle features the traditional duplex crosshair design that has proven reliable for generations of hunters, providing clean sight picture acquisition without cluttering the view with excessive markings.
Fully multi-coated lenses maximize light transmission across all air-to-glass surfaces, ensuring bright, clear images during critical dawn and dusk hunting periods. The 40mm objective diameter strikes an optimal balance between light gathering capability and overall scope weight, making it ideal for extended field carry without compromising optical performance.
Single-piece aircraft-grade aluminum construction delivers exceptional strength and precise optical alignment while maintaining compatibility with standard 25.4mm ring systems. The hard-anodized matte finish provides superior durability against field impacts while reducing glare for effective concealment.
The argon gas purging and O-ring sealing system ensures waterproof and fogproof performance across extreme temperature ranges, maintaining clear optics in driving rain, snow, and high humidity conditions.
Practical Use Cases and Field Applications
Traditional Hunting Applications: The 3-9x magnification range proves ideal for diverse hunting scenarios where shot distances vary from close woodland encounters to open field opportunities. At 3x magnification with its wide 11.4-metre field of view at 100m, hunters achieve rapid target acquisition in dense cover, while 9x magnification extends effective range to 400+ metres for precision shots in open terrain.
Target Shooting and Training: The consistent V-Plex reticle appearance across all magnifications makes this scope excellent for precision target work and shooting sports. The generous 96.5mm eye relief prevents scope bite during rapid fire sequences and accommodates various shooting positions.
Multi-Platform Versatility: The standard 25.4mm tube diameter ensures compatibility with most hunting rifles, from lightweight mountain guns to heavy-barreled precision platforms. The fixed 91.4m parallax setting optimizes performance for typical hunting and target shooting distances.
Value-Conscious Applications: This scope excels where budget considerations require balancing performance with cost, providing features typically found in much more expensive optics without compromising reliability or optical quality.
Installation and Zeroing Procedures
Mounting Requirements: Use quality 25.4mm scope rings with appropriate height clearance for bolt operation and comfortable cheek weld. Torque mounting screws to manufacturer specifications (typically 1.7-2.3 Newton-metres) to prevent scope movement under recoil.
