Vortex Spitfire HD Gen II 3x Prism Scope

The Vortex Spitfire HD Gen II 3x is a compact prism scope built around an etched AR-BDC4 reticle that stays sharp even with the illumination off. Because the reticle is chemically etched into the glass rather than projected by an LED, it does not bloom into the starburst that astigmatic shooters see through a red dot. That makes the Spitfire a direct answer to the most common reason buyers move away from a dot.

At 9.3 oz and 3 inches long, the Spitfire HD Gen II sits in the same compact-prism class as the Primary Arms SLx 3x MicroPrism. The redesigned HD optical system delivers edge-to-edge clarity, and the 21mm objective keeps the package small enough for patrol carbines, truck guns, and lightweight defensive builds where a full LPVO is overkill. The AR-BDC4 reticle is calibrated for 5.56 with holdovers and ranging brackets out to several hundred yards.

The CR2032 battery drives 10 daylight-bright brightness settings, and a 14-hour auto-shutoff prevents a dead battery from a forgotten optic. Vortex backs the Spitfire with the unconditional, transferable VIP warranty, which covers the optic for life regardless of fault or owner. The fixed 3x magnification trades the versatility of a variable optic for a simpler, lighter, more forgiving system.