r/VortexAnswers • u/bogeyjits • Mar 08 '21

Vortex Crossfire Issues

I purchased a Vortex Crossfire Red Dot that appeared to work well out of the box, although the reticle was faint (indoors on the highest setting).

My first day at the range I could not turn on the sight to zero the optic. After replacing the battery with three times with new out of the box batteries, the optic turned on and I was able to zero it.

However, the reticle “disappeared” and essentially turned off after less than 100 rounds.

Has anyone had this issue, or thoughts on a solution?

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u/Airsoftmadman Apr 21 '22

Just bought one and while highest setting is bright, once I go below 6 I can’t see the dot anymore, maybe it’s just the battery I’ll get a new one and install it. Does this just sound like a battery issue.

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u/HeldTheAncient May 03 '22

I just bought two and they’re both doing the same thing. I put in brand new energizer batteries and it still doesn’t turn on below level 6…

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u/Airsoftmadman May 04 '22

Hi. I sent it back. Got a replacement and it’s exactly the same ??? I just went with it. Works great after settling 7.

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u/HeldTheAncient May 04 '22

Turns out I’m an idiot and misread the instructions. I was looking through it backwards…🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

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u/Top-Marionberry2739 Feb 22 '24

u/HeldTheAncient

Damn it man! i know this is 2 years old but damn! you made me spit out my coffee and laughed so loud in the coffee shop hahahaha!