Bushnell R3 3-9x40 vs Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x40
Bushnell R3 3-9x40 is a 3-9×40 SFP on a 1-inch tube with MOA turrets; Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x40 is a 3-9×40 SFP on a 1-inch tube with MOA turrets. The Bushnell R3 3-9x40 is lighter by 0.2 oz. The Bushnell R3 3-9x40 has more elevation travel, 65 MOA to 60 MOA in the same unit. On our last catalog check the Bushnell R3 3-9x40 listed for about $40 less.
| Spec | BushnellBushnell R3 3-9x40 | VortexVortex Crossfire II 3-9x40 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$150 | ~$190 |
| Magnification | 3-9× | 3-9× |
| Objective lens | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Focal plane | SFP | SFP |
| Reticle | DOA Quick Ballistic | Dead-Hold BDC MOA |
| Illuminated | No | No |
| Turret unit | MOA | MOA |
| Per click | 0.25 MOA (0.26″ at 100 yd) | 0.25 MOA (0.26″ at 100 yd) |
| Elevation travel | 65 MOA (≈18.9 MRAD) | 60 MOA (≈17.5 MRAD) |
| Windage travel | 65 MOA | 60 MOA |
| Zero stop | No | No |
| Turrets | Capped | Capped |
| Parallax | — | Fixed 100 yd |
| Eye relief | 3.7″ | 3.8″ |
| Field of view | 37.5–13 ft at 100 yd | 34.1–12.6 ft at 100 yd |
| Tube | 1-inch | 1-inch |
| Length | — | 12.2″ |
| Weight | 14.6 oz | 14.8 oz |
| Warranty | Bushnell Lifetime Warranty (riflescopes) | VIP unlimited unconditional lifetime |
| Exit pupilest. | 13.3–4.4 mm (3×–9×) | 13.3–4.4 mm (3×–9×) |
| Twilight factorest. | 19 at 9× | 19 at 9× |
| Zoom ratioest. | 3× | 3× |
| Where to buy | Bushnell → | Vortex → |
Tinted rows are where these two differ. Rows marked est. are computed, not published.
Exit pupil and twilight factor are computed from the published magnification and objective diameter, not measured. Real exit pupil is also capped by the erector at low magnification, and coatings and glass quality move low-light performance in ways the formula cannot see — read these as comparisons between layouts, not verdicts on scopes.