Vortex Crossfire HD 3-9x40 Riflescope - Illuminated BDC - 1 Inch

The Vortex Crossfire HD 3-9x40 with Illuminated Dead-Hold 2A BDC reticle pairs the practical magnification range of a standard hunting and range scope with an illuminated floating center dot for fast aiming in low light — a second focal plane BDC reticle with MOA holdovers and wind reference marks, in a 1-inch tube with 72 MOA of total elevation and windage travel.

The Vortex Crossfire HD 3-9x40 Illuminated (CFR-3901I) is a second focal plane riflescope with a 3-9x magnification range, 40mm objective lens, and 1-inch tube, featuring the Illuminated Dead-Hold 2A BDC reticle with MOA holdovers. Specs: eye relief 3.8", FOV 37.2–12.4 ft @ 100 yds, 1/4 MOA adjustments, 15 MOA per rotation, 72 MOA max elevation and windage travel, parallax fixed at 100 yds. Weight: 17.1 oz. Length: 12.5". Construction: aircraft-grade aluminum, fully multi-coated lenses, HD optical system, waterproof/fogproof/shockproof.

The Illuminated Dead-Hold 2A BDC reticle is the distinguishing feature of this variant over the standard Crossfire HD 3-9x40: the reticle pairs the trusted holdover and windage reference marks of the Dead-Hold BDC with an illuminated floating center dot that provides a fast, precise aiming point in the low-light conditions — early morning, late evening, heavy shade — where a black reticle can disappear against a dark target or background. The BDC holdover marks are calibrated for common 5.56/.223 and similar trajectory profiles at the magnification settings, giving the shooter a reference-based system for extended-range shots without dialing elevation for each distance change. The MOA-graduated holdover and windage marks allow the shooter to apply specific corrections based on actual range data rather than estimating. The HD optical system uses select glass elements to reduce chromatic aberration and improve edge-to-edge sharpness, and the fully multi-coated lenses on all air-to-glass surfaces maximize light transmission for the clearest possible image across the magnification range. The fast-focus eyepiece allows quick reticle diopter adjustment for individual eye focus without tools. The capped turrets protect the 1/4 MOA click adjustments from accidental displacement during field use. Fixed parallax at 100 yards is a standard hunting configuration appropriate for the platform's intended engagement range.

Magnification: 3-9x. Objective: 40mm. Tube: 1 inch. Focal plane: second. Reticle: Illuminated Dead-Hold 2A BDC (MOA). Illumination: red floating center dot. Eye relief: 3.8". FOV: 37.2–12.4 ft @ 100 yds. Adjustments: 1/4 MOA clicks, 15 MOA/rotation, 72 MOA max elevation and windage. Parallax: fixed 100 yds. Weight: 17.1 oz. Length: 12.5". Construction: aircraft-grade aluminum, fully multi-coated, HD optical system, waterproof/fogproof/shockproof.

Illuminated floating center dot adds fast low-light aiming capability to the proven Dead-Hold BDC holdover system — precise reference-based elevation and wind holds with illuminated center for dawn/dusk/shade conditions. HD optical system with fully multi-coated lenses maximizes light transmission and edge-to-edge clarity across the 3-9x range. 72 MOA total travel provides adequate adjustment range for most hunting and range applications.

The right scope for hunters and range shooters who want BDC holdover capability with illuminated center dot performance in low light — Vortex HD glass and fully multi-coated lenses in a practical 3-9x40 1-inch package at a straightforward price point.