Bushnell R5 Broadhead 2 vs Vortex Crossfire HD 1400
A spec-by-spec, CareScore™-driven breakdown of these two archery rangefinders. Every metric is normalised and weighted so the winner is decided by the data.
The verdict
Winner: the Vortex Crossfire HD 1400 — CareScore 80.5 vs 70.3.
The Vortex Crossfire HD 1400 takes this matchup with a CareScore of 80.5, a 10.2-point margin over the Bushnell R5 Broadhead 2. It pulls ahead most on weight and street price. That said, the better buy still depends on how you shoot — check the spec table below for the trade-offs.
| Spec | Bushnell R5 Broadhead 2 | Vortex Crossfire HD 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Street Price | $299.95 | $289.99 |
| Weight | 6.00 oz | 4.80 oz |
| Deer Range(ref) | 500 yd | 750 yd |
| Min Range(ref) | — | 5 yd |
| Angle Mode(ref) | Bow | Hcd |
| Flightpath(ref) | — | — |
| Magnification(ref) | 6 x | 5 x |
| Objective(ref) | 25 mm | 21 mm |
| Display(ref) | Auto | Toled |
| Scan(ref) | Yes | Yes |
| Waterproof(ref) | Ipx4 | Yes |
| Battery(ref) | Cr2 | Cr2 |
| Specs won | 0 | 2 |
| CareScore | 70.3 | 80.5 |