Vortex Crossfire Red Dot 2 TAN

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2 MOA Red Dot · Multi-Height · Tan
Vortex Crossfire Red Dot 2 MOA Tan: simple, fine dot – with two truly usable mounting heights
The Crossfire is the straightforward choice when you don’t need a feature overload: 2-MOA dot, CR2032, long runtime, and Low/Lower-1/3 mount. The Tan variant doesn’t change the function – it visually matches FDE/Tan setups.


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Strongest Point
Fine 2-MOA dot and two mounting heights included – lots of practical flexibility without searching for a separate mount.


Fits Especially Well
Carbine, PCC, rimfire, shotgun, or other platforms with Picatinny/Weaver where Low or Lower 1/3 is useful.


Main Limitation
No direct-mount pistol sight and no modern enclosed micro emitter. Tube design instead of minimal format.


Color Properly Classified
Tan is a finish, not a performance feature. The reason to buy should be the dot, mounting height, and platform – not the color alone.




2 MOA: why the fine dot is universal
2 MOA corresponds to about 5.8 cm at 100 m and about 2.9 cm at 50 m angular coverage. This keeps the dot relatively fine for a 1x sight. At short distance, it must be set cleanly bright to remain quickly visible.
The multi-height system is the technically more important point than the Tan finish. Low mount suits flatter lines better; Lower 1/3 often fits AR-/PCC-style stock lines better. You recognize the right height by the dot being immediately in your field of view in a natural hold.

Instructor Tip: Test both mounts dry before applying thread locker and zeroing. A few minutes of comparison later saves a complete zero at the wrong height.


Technical Data – with practical interpretation


Dot
2 MOA Red – fine enough for controlled hold
Aiming points at medium distance.


Magnification
1x, unlimited eye relief.


Brightness
11 levels; the two lowest are NV-compatible.


Battery
CR2032, manufacturer specification up to 50,000 h depending on settings and usage.


Mounting
Multi-Height: Low Mount plus Lower 1/3 Co-Witness Mount.


Adjustment
1 MOA per click; 40 MOA per rotation; 100 MOA elevation and windage.


Length
approx. 63.5 mm – compact tube design.


Weight
approx. 150 g in the product class – significantly more than pistol micro red dots.




Buy if – or better not?


Buy if …

You prefer a fine 2-MOA dot.
Low and Lower 1/3 both make sense as options.
You are looking for an uncomplicated tube red dot.
Tan matches your existing setup.



Don’t buy if …

You need a pistol footprint for direct mounting.
You see motion activation or solar as a must-have feature.
You are looking for a fully enclosed micro emitter.
You want as much window area as possible for competition speed.





Red or Green Dot?
The technical sister is the Crossfire Green Dot. Apart from the reticle color, the basic logic is very similar. Green can stand out faster for some eyes in bright environments, red appears calmer to others. There is no universal winner.
More window area and a 4-MOA dot offers the StrikeFire II, but with more weight and size.

Risk of wrong purchase: Do not automatically transfer Lower 1/3 to flat hunting/rimfire platforms. There the Low Mount can be significantly more natural.


Scope of delivery

Crossfire Red Dot 2 MOA Tan
Low Mount
Lower 1/3 Co-Witness Mount
CR2032 battery
Torx T-10, protective cover and lens cloth



FAQ
How big is 2 MOA at 100 m? About 5.8 cm angular coverage. What does the Low Mount do? It sets the optical axis lower and often fits better to platforms with low stock/sight line. Is Lower 1/3 always better on AR? Often suitable, but not automatically. Your natural hold and desired co-witness/scope line are decisive. How long does the battery last? Vortex states up to 50,000 hours for the Crossfire platform. Actual runtime depends on brightness, temperature, and battery condition. Is Tan technically different from Black? The main difference is the finish. The purchase decision should be based on optics, dot size, and mounting.

Fact base: current Vortex Crossfire manufacturer data and the clearly listed Tan variant in the shop, checked in September 2026. No own usage experience claimed.