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2026-03-18T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good for the price

Good for the price. Sight picture can be hard to find sometimes. Very clear picture

Joshua E.

2026-03-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great everyday scope.

Vortex is great. Well built sturdy scope that with stands the element especially in Florida.

Hunter F.

2025-10-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

In my opinion, the diamondback

In my opinion, the diamondback line is by far the best bang for your buck scope line. I have several different configurations on various caliber rifles and for the price point they have excellent clarity!

Jacob R.

2025-10-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Scope

Best scope ever!!!!

Matthew G.

2025-07-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Hunting Scope

You can't beat this scope for the price. I've used it the last 2 hunting seasons and it has delivered each time. It's a good power for short to moderate range shots and has performed really well in the elements. I'm a PA White Tail hunter so it has seen all the elements the area has to offer. The scope covers it comes with are great as it keeps the rain and snow off my lenses until I need to use them.

Anthony D.

2025-06-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Vortex diamondback scope

Excellent scope

Derek K.

2025-03-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope even better customer service

Super solid rifle scope! I've had it on my AR and now it sits on a 300 black out always performs flawlessly. Even lost a turret cap and vortex sent me a new one super fast for free!

Blake M.

2025-01-31T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope, should get more attention.

This 3. 5-10x50 Diamondback started out on a . 270, and now is on a . 35 Whelen. For the money, this one is hard to beat. The glass is very clear and it's low light retention has never left me wanting more. An illuminated fire dot in the reticle is the only change I would make to it. If you are looking for budget friendly, then start with this scope for hunting, skip the Crossfire line, spend a little extra and you will not be regretting that decision.

Dale

2024-11-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I-C-U

Very versatile and crystal clear optics

Richard B.

2024-10-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great optic.

Great optic.

Mitchell B.

2024-08-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sweet

I appreciate the reputation of vortex and quality. I will be putting this scope on my kids new rifle

Kurt H.

2024-08-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great and affordable!

Not high end like some of their models, but holds zero and rugged enough for my uses! It's a lot cheaper than their higher end models as well. Mounted it my ranch rifle with no issues.

Matt H.

2024-05-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Hunting

I us this scope to hunt with in 300 yards or less. Lots of light and the glass is clear.

Nicholas R.

2024-03-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Crossbow scope

This is a spectacular optic to use on any crossbow

Robert W.

2024-03-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Vortex Optics - Diamondback 3.5-10x50 Riflescope w/ Dead-Hold BDC Ret.

Great scope. Super clear!

Daniel P.

2024-02-22T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Don't hesitate

I was hesitant to spend the money on a real scope, but I'm glad I did. I grew up with iron sights and a maximum of x4 scopes. But let me tell you, glass has improved so much in the years. This scope was crystal clear, all of the adjustments are tight and solid. Everything seals very nice to keep dust and debris out. Overall, I'm glad I went through with the purchase

Brandon H.

2024-02-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Really gathers light for those

Really gathers light for those last light shots while hunting

michael L.

2024-01-29T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope for a great price

This is a good quality scope that works well for anyone who is shooting under 500 yds. Clear glass

Brian B.

2024-01-22T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope for the price

Really can't beat the price and quality that comes with this scope. Bought for a starter hunting rifle build and it is terrific.

Noah L.

2024-01-17T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

So far so good.

Like any Vortex optic this scope delivers good quality and craftsmanship. Looks great feels great and I was able to shoot sub MOA groups with two different rifles.

Colby S.

2024-01-09T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I like vortex products on

I like vortex products on my hunting equipment.

Todd B.

2024-01-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Mounted it up and went

Mounted it up and went to the range to zero the rifle. Clarity of the optic is great. First shot at 100yds was 2.5 low and 2.5 right. Made 6 clicks left and 6 up?. Next shot drilled the bull. Fired 2 more and the holes were touching. Definitely recommend!!

Morgan G.

2023-12-25T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

It's a nice scope and

It's a nice scope and well priced. However I do thing the crosshairs are to thick. Compared to other Vortex Diamondack scopes the crosshairs are even thicker other scopes of same brand.

Joshua P.

2023-12-16T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great sight for a great price

I wanted a scope that would be good at moderate range, this is it, it has stood up to many days on the range, putting 7mm rem mag down the barrel.

Kyle D.

2023-12-09T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Cant beat Vortex

Awesome scope for the money and great customer service

Jeffrey J.

2023-12-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Scope

I am impressed with the clarity of this scope. Great light gathering in low light, and I really like the Dead Hold reticle. You can't go wrong with buying one!

Brad L.

2023-11-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope, awesome clarity. Smooth

Great scope, awesome clarity. Smooth zoom

Meredith V.

2023-11-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Vortex diamond back 3.5-10x50

Thank you vortex!!! Great company

Jason M.

2023-11-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Accurate adjustments, easy focus eye

Accurate adjustments, easy focus eye ring, clear sight picture, good eye relief for the setup. The primary reason I went with the vortex diamondback and not leupold. I needed/wanted a scope with a 1" tube and 50mm obj lens, the only leupold options are vx freedom and vx3. The problem I have with those two options is that the eye relief drastically changes based on the magnification level. On the vx freedom 3-9x50, it varies half an inch between low and high mag, for the vx3hd 4.5x14x50 it varies .8 of an inch! I really hate that about the cheaper leupolds. The vortex Diamondback 3.5-10x50 has an eye relief of 3.3" across the board, which is not great, but it's constant and I can work with that much easier that having to readjust my cheek weld every time I adjust mag. I much prefer the consistency.

Jacob F.

2023-10-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing Clarity

Mounted on a 1st Gen M77 30-06, holding zero and hashes are almost dead on for yardages. Great budget scope and can't wait to take through the woods deer hunting this year. Also at twilight the reticle is still very easy to pick up on. Thanks Vortex!

David L.

Vortex Optics 3.5-10x50 Rifle Scope Specifications

  • Magnification

    3.5x - 10x

  • Objective / Field of View

    50mm / 27.8' (8.5m) @ 3.5x at 100 yds.(100m), 9.4' (2.9m) @ 10x at 100 yds.(100m)

  • Main (Center) Tube Diameter

    1.0"

  • Objective Tube Diameter

    2.2"

  • Eyepiece Tube Diameter

    1.5"

  • Lens Coatings

    XR Anti-Reflective Fully Multi Coated Optics

  • Reticle

    Dead-Hold BDC

  • Reticle Image Plane (Magnifying)

    Second

  • Exterior Finish

    Matte Black

  • Windage & Elevation Adjustments (MOA)

    1/4-M.O.A. Per Click

  • Maximum Adjustment

    82 MOA W & E

  • Exit Pupil

    Not Specified by Manufacturer

  • Eye Relief

    3.5" / 88.9mm @ 3.5x, 3.2" / 81.3mm @ 10x

  • Parallax Correction Control

    100 Yards

  • Diopter Adjustment

    No Diopter Adjustment

  • Material

    Aluminum Alloy

  • Nitrogen Filled

    Argon Gas

  • Waterproof / Fogproof

    Yes

  • Length

    13.2", (335.3mm)

  • Mounting Length

    5.5"

  • Weight

    17.8 oz., 504.6g

  • Special Features

    Reticle Image in the Second Focal Plane.
    Argon Gas Purging.
    MAG-View Adjustment Lever.
    Pop Up Turrets with Audible Clicks for Elevation and Windage.

7 Accessories for Vortex Optics 3.5-10x50 Viper Series Riflescope, Matte Black Finish with Dead-Hold BDC Reticle.

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  • Sights & Accessories (2)
  • Cleaning Accessories (4)
  • Bags & Cases (1)

About Vortex Optics 3.5-10x50 Rifle Scope

• Shrugging off recoil, moisture and darkness with impunity! The Viper's status as a premium riflescope won't be as easy to shake. Discover a riflescope with incredible performance features like 95 percent light transmission and premium, fully multi-coated optics for stunning detail and color differentiation delivering all this and more at a price that should have pulled a few more hundreds from your wallet than it did.
• x-Factor Vision, Precision optics feature our exclusive XR anti-reflective coatings for exceptional image clarity, and XD premium high-density glass to provide the edge-to-edge sharpness needed to differentiate details at any distance.
• The Viper's Precision-Force Spring System is a patented system that uses an ultra-performance copper alloy / cobalt-beryllium spring. Not only does this greatly increase the fatigue life of the erector support system over more commonly used materials, but changes in spring pressure over time are virtally eliminated because the spring maintains a constant force throughout the entire range of motion. And, most importantly, windage and elevation adjustments are consistently smooth thanks to the spring's resistance to galling against the erector tube.
• The Viper's Precision-Glide Erector System features premium-grade fluoropolymer teflon resin bushings that provide exceptional resistance to stress cracking, temperature change, corrosion, and friction-induced wear. In addition, these bushings have an ultra-low coefficient of friction for the smoothest possible operation of the magnification adjustment.
• Vortex engineered the Viper riflescope to stand the test of time and rough abuse. The solid one-piece main tube of the Viper is incredibly tough and constructed out of 6061 T6 aircraft-grade aluminum. Vortex goes even further and purges the Viper with the highly-prized argon gas, targeting corrosion in an unchallenged way.

Vortex Optics 3.5-10x50 Rifle Scope Features

  • 3.5 - 10 x 50 riflescope is ideal for Big Game, Muzzleloader, Slug, Predator/Varmint, and Long Range hunting.
  • Dead-Hold BDC reticle has a customized design that helps eliminate guess work on hold-over and windage corrections. Good for any hunting or shooting at varying ranges where estimating hold-over would be a concern.
  • Argon gas does not absorb or react chemically with water.
    Argon gas eliminates internal fogging.
    Argon gas maintains its protective properties over a wider temperature range.
    Argon gas does not diffuse as quickly as other elements, extending the service life of the optics longer.
  • MAG-View adjustment lever allows rapid, easy changes in the magnification even when you're wearing bulky gloves. Raised, rear-facing numbers make the referencing fast.
  • Fast focus eyepiece is quick and easy to use.
  • Pop-up dials let you easily set elevation and windage back to zero.
  • Audible clicks are easily counted for fast, precise adjustment of elevation and windage.
  • XD (Xtra-low Dispersion) glass objective lens elements of extra-low dispersion glass enhance image resolution and are carefully selected and precision-crafted to exacting standards for true-to-life images of startling clarity and color accuracy.
  • XR coatings deliver incredible image detail with extremely high resolution and light transmission. Fully multi-coated, scratch-resistant coatings eliminate annoying, image-degrading reflections and offer extraordinary brightness for a lifetime of trouble-free lens protection.
  • Export of this product outside of the United States of America is not allowed and is controlled by the US Department of State

Key Features

  • Fast focus eyepiece is quick and easy to use
  • Pop-up dials let you easily set elevation and windage back to zero

What's in the box:

  • Lens Cover & Vortex VIP Lifetime Warranty