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Review Summary
2026-03-18T20:00:00
Good for the price. Sight picture can be hard to find sometimes. Very clear picture
Joshua E.

2026-03-01T19:00:00
Vortex is great. Well built sturdy scope that with stands the element especially in Florida.
Hunter F.

2025-10-22T20:00:00
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
Best scope ever!!!!
Matthew G.

2025-07-17T20:00:00
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
Excellent scope
Derek K.

2025-03-14T20:00:00
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
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
Very versatile and crystal clear optics
Richard B.

2024-10-28T20:00:00
Great optic.
Mitchell B.

2024-08-07T20:00:00
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
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
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
This is a spectacular optic to use on any crossbow
Robert W.

2024-03-12T20:00:00
Great scope. Super clear!
Daniel P.

2024-02-22T19:00:00
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
Really gathers light for those last light shots while hunting
michael L.

2024-01-29T19:00:00
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
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
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
I like vortex products on my hunting equipment.
Todd B.

2024-01-05T19:00:00
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
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
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
Awesome scope for the money and great customer service
Jeffrey J.

2023-12-04T19:00:00
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
Great scope, awesome clarity. Smooth zoom
Meredith V.

2023-11-21T19:00:00
Thank you vortex!!! Great company
Jason M.

2023-11-05T19:00:00
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
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.

3.5x - 10x
50mm / 27.8' (8.5m) @ 3.5x at 100 yds.(100m), 9.4' (2.9m) @ 10x at 100 yds.(100m)
1.0"
2.2"
1.5"
XR Anti-Reflective Fully Multi Coated Optics
Dead-Hold BDC
Second
Matte Black
1/4-M.O.A. Per Click
82 MOA W & E
Not Specified by Manufacturer
3.5" / 88.9mm @ 3.5x, 3.2" / 81.3mm @ 10x
100 Yards
No Diopter Adjustment
Aluminum Alloy
Argon Gas
Yes
13.2", (335.3mm)
5.5"
17.8 oz., 504.6g
Reticle Image in the Second Focal Plane.
Argon Gas Purging.
MAG-View Adjustment Lever.
Pop Up Turrets with Audible Clicks for Elevation and Windage.







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.