Vortex crossfire ii 6-18x44mm scope: glad i spent the money on the v-brite. - Vortex Crossfire II AO 6-18x44mm 1in Tube Second Focal Plane Rifle Scope

This is my fourth Vortex optic, I knew the glass would be clear, with good contrast. I've had experience with their lifetime warranty and customer service. They don't just stand by their warranty, they have a policy of sending a free shipping label to cover the cost of sending it back. The return time was surprising too! You might think they'd dog it just to make customers less prone to send back minor problems if they had to wait a bit. Mine, a CS-2 1-4x24mm, was back in my hands in two weeks.
But the price difference for that little dot on the "6-18" that glows seemed like too much.
It would be fine if I'd gotten the other one, and if the battery goes dead, it probably won't cost me a shot. But it's nice! Not marginally bright like the other one. This one can't be maxed out under normal circumstances. Depending on the day it will reduce the sharpness of the dot to go to the highest setting. But when it's required, that setting isn't distorted.
It's not a small scope! It kind of dwarfs the Browning A-Bolt (.22-250) I bought it for. But it's well-balanced and reasonably light. I have another name brand in 6-18x44mm on my AR. A higher end scope, but no red dot. It's a close call, but I prefer the Vortex!
In every category, from simple red dot to long range varmint, Vortex beats it's competively priced alternative.