Adam Scepaniak 04.18.25
In the world of optics, there are a lot of rad products, designs, and aesthetics to match anyone’s tastes or preferences. Whether it is for recreation, defense, competition, or hunting, you can find something that will trip your trigger that is already on the market today. One attribute or trait within optics that is growing in popularity is the color green. Red dots have been a bread-n-butter mainstay for decades, but more and more shooters are getting clued in on the power of green. It is a higher intensity color on the wavelength spectrum. So, it gives you a more crisp and bright dot for all of your dot optics. Vortex Optics is always on the cutting edge of trends and implementing new technologies. So, of course, they have a brand new green dot for all of us to check out: the Crossfire Green Dot 2 MOA Dot. Let’s dive in and take a look at it today!
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Specifications – Vortex Optics Crossfire Green Dot 2 MOA Dot
The Vortex Optics Crossfire Green Dot 2 MOA Dot (SKU: CF-GD2) has an MSRP of $219.99 making it the same price-point as the Crossfire red dots to have come before it. So, whether you want a red dot with a Black or FDE housing, or you want to dive in on the green dot that we are reviewing here today, you absolutely have options when it comes to Vortex. All of the specifications for the new Crossfire Green Dot can be read below as presented by Vortex Optics:
- Mount Type: Multi-Height
- Dot Size: 2 MOA
- Dot Color: Bright Green
- Battery Type: CR2032
- Battery Run Time: 50,000 Hours
- Magnification: 1x
- Reticle: 2 MOA Dot
- Eye Relief: Unlimited
- Adjustment Graduation: 1 MOA
- Max Elevation Adjustment: 100 MOA
- Max Windage Adjustment: 100 MOA
- Parallax Setting: Parallax Free
- Length: 2.5″
- Weight: 4.59 Ounces
While we are looking specifically at the Crossfire Green Dot 2 MOA Dot today, Vortex Optics does have 3 options within the Crossfire series that we alluded to. Again, for clarity, we are playing with the Crossfire Green Dot 2 MOA Dot (SKU: CF-GD2). Your three potential offerings are listed below:
All of the different dot optics from the Crossfire series are waterproof, shockproof, and fogproof. So, they can absorb all of the abuse that you are willing to dish out. Additionally, they’re night vision compatible (if you swing that way) and you get multiple mounts so you can tailor the optic to your exact need for a precise platform.
- Night-Vision Compatibility: 2 night-vision compatible illumination settings.
- Multi-Height Mount System: Lower 1/3 Co-Witness Mount and Low Mount.
- Fully Multi-Coated Lenses: Anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces provide increased light transmission for greater clarity and low-light performance.
- Nitrogen Purged: Gas purged and O-ring sealed for fogproof and waterproof performance.
- Waterproof: Designed to withstand harsh weather conditions.
- Fogproof: Designed to withstand a wide range of temperatures.
- Shockproof: Designed to withstand impact.
Vortex VIP Warranty – Vortex Optics Crossfire Green Dot 2 MOA Dot
In the rare event that your red dot should ever require service, warranty, or replacement of any kind, Vortex Optics has set the bar for customer service. The Vortex VIP Warranty that covers all of their optics also covers your Crossfire Green Dot as an unlimited lifetime warranty that is fully transferable to future owners of products and no receipt is needed. So, whether you gift something to a friend or pass it down to a family member, the next owner in line is still covered. Whether this red dot takes a tumble out of a treestand, or down the side of a mountain trail.
A Word from Vortex Optics on the NEW Crossfire Green Dot 2 MOA Dot
I have already shared a lot of thoughts and opinions. So, why not some information directly from the source. This is what Vortex Optics has to say about their NEW Crossfire Green Dot 2 MOA Dot as it becomes available to many people’s delight:
Experience fast, responsive accuracy in diverse lighting conditions and backgrounds with the Crossfire® – Green Dot. Using the most visible color to the human eye and a reliable, uncomplicated design, it delivers impressive versatility on your carbine or shotgun. Backed by the Vortex® VIP® Warranty.
What’s in the Box? – Vortex Optics Crossfire Green Dot 2 MOA Dot
One of the most common and recurring questions I receive reviewing products is, “What’s in the box?” Meaning, what do you all get with your purchase. This is important because what you do and do not get will dictate what type of accessories you need to additionally buy depending on what you want your end-product or weapon system to look like. All this being said, this is everything that you will receive:
Included in the Box
- Rubber Cover
- CR2032 Battery
- Torx® T-10 Wrench
- Lower 1/3 Co-Witness Mount
- Low Mount
Field Use – Vortex Optics Crossfire Green Dot 2 MOA Dot
So, onto the most important part… how did this green dot perform out in the field?… To test the Crossfire Green Dot, I mounted it on one of the ultra new Springfield Armory Kuna pistols. Why not test a new green dot on a new pistol, right? Mounting the green dot was incredibly intuitive and simple. It is exactly like its red dot predecessor in that you have 2 mounts and a simple Torx screw for retention on the side.
It was befitting also because I used the new Vortex Pro Torque Wrench to mount the Crossfire Green Dot to the Kuna. As one would expect, everything worked together nicely and it took a matter of minutes to choose my preferred mount and get it all nicely put together.
Once mounted and loosely bore-sighted, I set about sending rounds down range. For this review, I did not do a formal paper zero. Instead, the Springfield Armory Kuna was so accurate and consistent – as well as the Crossfire Green Dot – that I actually zeroed the green dot on freshly painted steel targets. I could see my hits easily, knew whether that most recent was off either up/down or left/right, and simply made the appropriate adjustments by removing the windage/elevation caps and then using the cap itself to apply appropriate input.
A green dot is typically a color and dot-type that lends itself to those who have some type of vision impairment, or flatly, individuals who have difficulty seeing red. I have nearly perfect vision, thankfully, and I still found this to be an even more crisp dot with an even brighter intensity (even on sunny days). So, while I have never sought out green dot optics in the past, it was very apparent why so many people appreciate them.
Over the course of a long range session testing out the Kuna, the Crossfire Green Dot never waivered. It simply maintained its zero once achieved and displayed a confidently crisp, defined dot for me to make steel plates sing all day long. The glass was clean, clear, and the housing is more than robust for long range sessions and use on a personal defense weapon (PDW) like the newly unveiled Springfield Armory Kuna.
Final Thoughts
So, what are my final thoughts on the Vortex Optics Crossfire Green Dot 2 MOA Dot?… This green dot delivers on all of its promises: a more crisp dot, still consistently clean glass, a rock solid zero, and multiple mounting options. I, personally, own 4 Crossfire Red Dots because they are simply such a good value for the money. Now, the green dot option is simply another option for people who might have some kind of vision impairment, or flatly like the sight presentation of green. Even at full MSRP of $219.99, this is a good value and a good investment in an optic for your firearm.
In closing, I want to say thank you to Vortex Optics for allowing AllOutdoor and myself the opportunity to try out their new Vortex Optics Crossfire Green Dot 2 MOA Dot. That is greatly appreciated. Also, we would like to know what all of you guys and gals think? Do you believe that the Vortex Optics Crossfire Green Dot 2 MOA Dot is something worth spending your money on? Would you take one with you hunting? Shoot a league or competition? Potentially deploy it on a home defense firearm? As always, let us know all of your thoughts about Vortex Optics and the Crossfire Green Dot 2 MOA Dot in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.
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