I'm wondering how it compares to the Vortex Crossfire series...
Within similar price ranges I've not noted enough difference in glass to matter regardless of who makes the scope. I'm pretty sure there are only a couple of companies that actually make the glass for all optics. Leupold, Vortex, and Nikon probably all buy from the same suppliers (with their own specs) and assemble their scopes. But I won't swear to that, remember, you read it on the internet.
I tend to make my choices based on other design features and choose those more important to me. Stuff like overall length, reticle design, weight, how crisp are the adjustments, eye relief, and general ergonomics. A reputation for toughness and good customer service plays a part too. I have 3 Nikon scopes, 2 Monarch's and an older Prostaff on 22's. They are good enough, but not my favorites.
A quirk that bothers me is the cardboard tube view through the them. There is a large black ring that obstructs the view around the edges when using them. Much like looking through a cardboard tube from a roll of paper towels. All scopes have this to a degree, but it is a much smaller, almost un noticeable thin line on other brands.
I'll give another + to the Burris FF-II. It is my favorite scope in the budget category. Redfield Revolution and Leupold VX-1 are also contenders. You'll get a lot more scope in a 3-9X than a 4-12X. That small magnification difference means about $100 more, or a lower quality scope. In the field you'll never notice the difference.