Vortex Spitfire HD Gen II 5x Prism Scope

• Fixed 5x prism design: gives more target detail and holdover precision than a non-magnified sight while staying faster and more compact than a traditional variable riflescope for AR and carbine use.
• Etched AR-BDC4 reticle with illumination: remains visible even if the battery is depleted, while the red illumination helps the aiming point stand out in changing light and against dark targets.
• HD optical system and fully multi-coated lenses: improve resolution, contrast, and color fidelity, making it easier to read terrain, identify targets, and place accurate shots at mid-range distances.
• Multi-height mounting system: includes both a low mount and a lower 1/3 co-witness mount, so the optic adapts more easily to different rifle setups and preferred sight heights.
• Compact, sealed construction: the nitrogen-filled housing is waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof, helping the sight stay dependable in rain, temperature swings, and recoil-heavy field use.

About the Spitfire Series

The Vortex Spitfire line is Vortex’s prism-based answer for shooters who want the speed of a carbine optic with the added precision of an etched reticle. In the company’s red dot and tactical optics range, the series sits between simple non-magnified sights and larger riflescopes, offering a practical middle ground for AR-platform rifles, defensive carbines, and recreational shooting setups. The defining idea behind the series is straightforward: provide a compact optic that stays usable with or without battery power and that can offer a more defined aiming point for shooters who prefer a prism sight over a standard red dot.

Within the family, the Spitfire HD Gen II models focus on compact dimensions, durable sealed housings, and clear optics built around Vortex’s HD optical system and fully multi-coated lenses. The series uses illuminated reticles designed for rapid acquisition and holdover use, while the prism format helps maintain a crisp reticle image. Multi-height mounting options and rugged construction make the line well suited to carbines that may move between range work, practical shooting, and general-purpose field use. The result is a series built around speed, simplicity, and dependable aiming performance at close to mid-range distances.

About the Vortex Spitfire HD Gen II 5x Prism Scope

The Vortex Spitfire HD Gen II 5x Prism Scope is the longer-reaching model in the compact Spitfire HD Gen II family, built for shooters who want more target definition and more deliberate holdover capability than a 1x or 3x carbine optic can provide. Its fixed 5x magnification makes it especially useful for mid-range engagements, where seeing target detail clearly matters as much as fast sight acquisition. Because it remains short and light at 92.00 mm and 292.00 g, it keeps the rifle more agile than a larger variable optic.

The optic uses the AR-BDC4 reticle in the first focal plane, paired with red illumination. In practical terms, that gives the shooter a reticle designed for rapid aiming and holdover reference, while the etched pattern remains visible without relying entirely on battery power. The 100-yard parallax setting suits the carbine role well, keeping the sight picture straightforward for common practical shooting distances. Auto shut-off helps conserve the CR2032 battery during routine use, and the integrated prism layout offers a defined aiming image that many shooters appreciate over a projected dot alone.

Mechanically, this model is set up for hard use. The housing is nitrogen filled and built to be waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof, so it is better prepared for weather changes, transport, and recoil. Vortex also equips the 5x version with a micro red dot mounting platform compatible with the Viper and Venom footprint, adding flexibility for shooters who want a secondary close-range aiming option on the same optic.

About Vortex

Vortex traces its roots to a Wild Birds Unlimited store opened by the Hamilton family in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1986. The Vortex brand entered the sport optics market in 2002, and the company has since focused on optics for hunting, shooting, and outdoor use. Headquartered in Barneveld, Wisconsin, Vortex is employee-owned and operated, with a product range that includes riflescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, laser rangefinders, and red dots.

In the shooting optics segment, Vortex is known for building a broad lineup that spans practical carbine sights through to long-range riflescopes. Its catalog also includes ballistic tools powered by GeoBallistics technology, reflecting the company’s emphasis on pairing optics with useful shooting data and field-ready functionality. That mix of broad category coverage and strong focus on shooting applications has made Vortex a well-established name in modern sport optics.

Main Features

• Series: Vortex Spitfire
• Made in: China
• Reticle: AR-BDC4
• Reticle Position: 1. focal plane - FFP
• Illuminated Reticle: Yes
• Illumination Color: Red
• Auto Turn-Off: Yes
• Parallax Setting: 100Yds
• Windage Adjustment: 72.60 mrad
• Windage Adjustment: 250.00 MOA
• Length: 92.00 mm
• Weight: 292.00 g
• Battery Type: CR2032
• Nitrogen Filled: Yes
• Dot Sight Type: Full tube sight
• Color: Black
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Shockproof: Yes

In the Box

• Rubber Lens Covers
• CR2032 Battery
• Torx T-10 Multi-Tool
• Lower 1/3 Co-Witness Mount
• Low Mount
• Lens Cloth