Marty from United States, HI Public Profile

I acquired a Vortex Crossfire II 4-16X50mm AO scope in used condition. I immediately noted multiple problems with it. The AO focus ring is marked for various yardages but the indicated yardage did not match with the actual distance to my target. This was regardless of the magnification used. In addition, at low and high magnification, there is a distinct "fish-eye" distortion on the edge of the viewing field that will add to eye fatigue. It's most notable when scanning across open fields. I sent the scope back to Vortex, and after inspecting it, they replaced it with a new one. Great customer service! However, the replacement scope had the same problems. I sent it back to Vortex and they said it was totally within their specs.

If the factory eliminated the yardage marks from the front focus ring, and limited the magnification to being between 6-12 power, it would be a fine product. But the factory stretched the specs to go for a 4-16 power scope and the optics just don't hold up. Do yourself a favor, for the price you can get something much better elsewhere.

I recently acquired a "used" Vortex Crossfire II 4-16X50mm AO scope with a 30mm body. The optics are very clear. There is high light transmission, and the magnification adjustment is silky smooth. However, the indexing of the distances on the objective bell are significantly off. This scope has range focus registration marks indicating distances of 25, 30, 40, 50, 100, 200, 500 yards, and infinity. Typically, good shooters can utilize the focus ring to help approximate actual yardage to a given target. In my case, the scope appears to have been indexed incorrectly at the factory. A focus setting of 150 yards gave me a clear sharp focus from 500 yards to infinity. When focusing on a target at a known 300 yards, the focus ring indicated it was just over 100 yards distant. Looks like I'm going to be seeing how well they honor the warranty on their product in the near future....

Weaver has produced an over engineered product for heavy duty use that beats everything I've used in the past. If you have a heavy high magnification scope on a Magnum rifle, then consider these rings. They are very wide and therefore have a larger gripping surface to hold you scope securely with a total of 6 mounting screws per ring. It don't take a rocket scientist to figure out if you shoot a magnum gun that kicks like a mule, this is what you need.

NOTE: If you have aluminum bases and your current rings use a round shank cross bolt to clamp the rings to the bases, heavy recoil will eventually damage/deform the cross slots in your bases. Eventually, your scope with start shifting its zero. The Weaver Tactical Rings come with "Square Shanked" mounting bolts. They evenly transmit recoil energy over the entire area of the cross slots on your bases. The majority of companies manufacturing "Weaver Compatible" rings use round cross bolt shanks. Don't buy copycat products with an inferior design. Weaver's Tactical Rings are strong, square shanked, and durable.

Weaver put some thought into these rings, the exterior edges have been rounded to avoid snags on web gear or loose fitting clothing. The flat, non-glare finish, ensures you stay hidden when shooting from the shadows.

And if that doesn't sell you on these being the best rings on the market, then the fact that they have "Ultra-cool" post apocalyptic industrial lines, reminiscent of something the "Terminator" would have

If you are considering this scope base, you are definitely on the fast track to building an accurate rifle. For a long time there has been a debate over "One Piece" or "Two Piece" scope bases. Those in favor of two piece bases have two basic arguments: Improved access to feeding rounds into the rifles internal magazine; and, Lighter weight. For the "old school" shooters, these were valid points for many years, I certainly was a follower of that line of thinking. But gun design has come a long way and it is time to rethink old conventions. Weaver has made a high grade aluminum base with trademark Weaver style slots that allow for an added range of ring placement. Its light, and has a clearance cut to facilitate top loading your rifle with minimal obstruction. (This is more or less for those that have not seen the future and upgraded to "detachable" box magazines on their bolt guns.)

Let's be clear. Two piece scope bases limit the range of scope placement for proper eye relief. In order to avoid having an uncomfortable "spot weld" of your cheek to the stock, you need to have the option to mount your chosen scope in an appropriate position relative to your desired eye relief. A one piece base simply makes mounting a wide range of scopes possible. Likewise, having the option of moving the forward scope ring ahead of the barrel/receiver junction is becoming necessity necessary due to the use of high magnification scopes for target and tactical rifles.

Weaver has addressed these