Vortex Optics 4-12x40 Diamondback Series Riflescope, Matte Black Finish with Dead-Hold BDC Reticle, 1" Tube

2026-01-19T19:00:00

decent enough scope, biggest complaint is the tiny little bitty fov you get at more than 10 power. this is basically a 4-10 scope for me because seeing anything at more than 10 is nearly impossible. other than that its a quality scope

dylan

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2025-10-13T20:00:00

Scope is appropriate for a first time big game hunter. I put this on a mid priced Savage rifle (. 308). If you're looking to shoot beyond 400 yards this scope is not for you. If your hunting distances include 400 and in, t) 12x will have no issues. My wife shot her first bull elk at 280 yards with one shot. She used the BDC to hold over. Elevation was pretty close to running out when zeroing. Would recommend a 20 MOA rail if you prefer to dial and to avoid running out of elevation .

Jacob N.

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2025-10-11T20:00:00

Great scope for an entry level scope, it has never failed me

Jordan B.

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2025-09-25T20:00:00

Mounted on my 270 no issues

Brandon S.

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2025-09-23T20:00:00

Gets the job done for white tail

Blake B.

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2025-09-10T20:00:00

Definitely a step up over the crossfire line in quality for not a ton more money, worth every penny!

Nathaniel K.

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2025-09-03T20:00:00

Good scope for the money.

Charles S.

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2025-09-01T20:00:00

Great scope for the price point! My rifle came with a fairly decent scope, but after a few seasons I wanted to upgrade to better glass, slightly higher magnification, and a good BDR. As someone who is going through "adult onset outdoorsmanship", The Vortex Diamondback line is at exactly the right level so that I know it's going to do what I need it to do, and be 100% reliable, without spending $5,000 on all the bells and whistles that I don't know if I'll ever need.

Jonathan S.

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2025-07-10T20:00:00

I put this scope on my Ruger 22 Charger and have had a blast shooting from the cheek rest. Fkn surgical!

Bobby

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2025-05-02T20:00:00

Have several Burris scopes. They're rugged, durable and all have held zero!

Roger C.

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2025-04-20T20:00:00

best bang for your buck; i used this scope on a ruger american 22 and it holds zero perfect.

Savanah R.

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2025-04-03T20:00:00

I replaced an old Weaver with this glass a few years ago. This isn't my typical go-to price range as I usually purchase a much higher priced optic. However, I didn't want to shell out that extra money for something I only use occasionally. This gets the job done well. Holds zero. Bright and clear. Tracks well. Impressive for the price. The Diamondback line packs a lot of value.

Brian M.

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2025-03-30T20:00:00

Perfect little scope for a hunting rifle. Nothing to crazy all the right features at an awesome price

david k.

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2025-03-22T20:00:00

Quality scope for the price and warranty. BDC has been very reliable

Joshua M.

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2025-02-28T19:00:00

I went hunting with this scope. I put it on a mossberg 500. I was using Winchester Sabot Slugs with the expanding tip. Scope was sighted in at 100 yds. I called vortex, and they were able to calculate the trajectory of the slug at distances beyond 100 yds. Each notch below center was about 25 yds. I used the 2nd notch to shoot a deer at approximately 165yds ( i used a range finder). The second notch gave me a perfect broadside shot and got me my first deer. I did this from a tree stand. Absolutely superb scope, high quality coated lenses and I had no problems with fog on the lenses as they are nitrogen purged!

Nikos F.

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2024-12-27T19:00:00

No only does Vortex make great scopes they stand by there products, no questions asked.

Mark C.

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2024-12-26T19:00:00

Great field of view and easy to use reticle. For the price, there isn't a better rifle scope on the market. Great for a mid-range rifle need for sportsman.

Matthew E.

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2024-11-12T19:00:00

Purchased this for a Ruger M77 in . 270 several years ago. Glass is great quality for the price, and it has held up well over the years. If you're willing to do the math, the reticle can and will take you past 500 yards. I enjoy how well the hashes work with the trajectory of . 270. Only real complaint is that the turrets are mushy on adjustment, but I'm not moving them frequently so I can put up with it.

Zachary N.

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2024-10-19T20:00:00

One of the best scopes I've ever used. 10/10

Sherry N.

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2024-10-01T20:00:00

Eye relief is terrible. I wish I could return this. It's my first Vortex rifle. Very hard to get off a quick shot while hunting as you're trying to find the perfect spot for eye relief, very frustrating. Would not recommend.

Andrew

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2024-09-07T20:00:00

So if you want this specifically for hunting, it will most likely serve you well. The clarity and reticle is good and I have no doubt the scope is durable. Where I have issues with it is the elevation and windage adjustments are straight mush. If you wanna dial up or down you may as well forget about it, they have numbers to indicate how many MOA you've adjusted but I can't feel or hear the actual clicks so it's almost impossible to tell. Also I've noticed on a couple different guns I've had this on or tried mounting it to, I cannot get the eye relief right. The eye relief itself is good, however the dimensions of the scope make it hard to adjust it correctly on the rifle. This scope is about an inch shorter in length than my leupold VX freedom, so to get the same eye relief I have to scoot it further rearward on the gun and then that causes the objective to hit something and now I need taller rings and so on. Overall the scope itself is fine and will do great for a dedicated deer gun which is what I'm using this for now. I do think there's better options for this price range though.

Paden T.

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2024-07-14T20:00:00

It's a bit short for long action a Ruger M-77 without additional base.

Clayton B.

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2024-06-19T20:00:00

I really like the quality for the price point on this scope. No frills or overpriced crap. Vortex also has the absolute best customer service I have ever worked with.

Garrett K.

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2024-06-14T20:00:00

Great optic for the price. Took a mule deer first shot at about 575 with this scope.

Justin D.

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2024-05-18T20:00:00

Very well made and highly accurate. This will hold the zeroing in adjustments very well. With a lifetime guarantee, you will love this.

Eugene D.

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2024-05-15T20:00:00

Awesome company one of the only companies I trust to use for hunting, sports and shooting.

Justin S.

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2024-05-01T20:00:00

Originally purchased for an 18" .223 wylde my son built. Ended up mounting on a .308 because my son drew a bison tag and that was the biggest round he could shoot comfortably with precision. Worked great on both the .223 wyled and .308 but will stay on the .308 now because it's a proven killer. Works great in interior Alaska in all seasons. We were in and out of cabins, tents, and the truck multiple times from hot to -20F and everything inbetween and had no issues whatsoever. Great Quality.

Jeffrey S.

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2024-04-30T20:00:00

Clear and Precise optics and its can take beating.

anthony h.

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2024-04-20T20:00:00

Mounted this optic on my 7mm mag. The diamondback is simple, sturdy, and backed by the Vortex lifetime warranty. What more could you ask for?

Anthony T.

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2024-04-05T20:00:00

Paired it with .308 for hunting and works well for use it intended for.

Randy R.

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