Vortex Diamondback 4-12x40 Scope Review
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- Опубліковано 4 сер 2019
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In this review we will take a look at the Vortex Diamondback 4-12x40 scope. We will discuss the eye relief, glass quality, objective, turrets and more. Thank you for watching.
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Thanks, was going to get one but decided against it after watching this great review. Upgrading to the Tactical version.
My hunting partner has this scope on his 22-250 and it has performed flawless after two years of use here in Scotland. It has always held zero and the glass is better than the glass on my Bushnell prime scope of similar money.
I have the Diamondback HP in 4×16 42mm. Vortex made this as a bridge between the Viper line and Diamondback line. It uses the XD expersion glass with full multicoated lenses.It has a 4inch eye relief.
The HP or The HD?
@@robertochoa9180 HP
What's a Better choice Viper 4 12×40 or diamondback 4 16×42 both bdc
I’ve got one on my ar, never had a single issue with it. I use it a lot too!
Chances are lop is less and lower recoil so that is probably why.
Same
Same
Just put same scope on my M 77 works great, yes the turrets could be better (positive click ) but other than that, like it, took off the 3X9x40 Nikon that lost it's gas and needs sent back ( after 30 years ) can't fuss about that !
I've got one on my parker Hale in 30/06 and not a single issue with glass or eye relief.
Cool Rifle
I have their 3.5-10x50 on my Remington 700 7mm rem mag and I'm having the same issue with the scope mount. On my factory wooden BDL stock, it works fine, till I upgrade to the Archangel Precision Elite Long Action stock and it threw off my eye relief. I might need to add a full rail on my rifle to move the scope back more or get a new scope.
Sounds like it has a different lop.
I have the same scope, and I completely agree with your point on eye relief. I installed a picatinny rail and mounted the scope further back to enable a more natural shooting position. Then the scope would barely hit my eye every time I shot unless I kept head in just the right position. DEAL BUSTER. However, there are a lot of people who shoot it without issue.
Good info.
@@Bullets4Bucks the problem with the rail setup IMO, is if you have a top loading rifle, it makes it difficult to load from the top. Also..whats happened to me with a rail is upon ejection of an empty, the rail can get in the way and actually fall back into the receiver area and jamb your next cycle...ive had it happen
@@roonbooks3227 thats not good.
Just put this scope on a mossberg 6.5 prc short action and the scope is clear with good eye relief. My scope is mounted more forward. This is my first budget vortex scope. I usually use the viper series, but I wanted to try this 6.5 prc caliber and didnt want to spend a fortune on a rifle.
It wasn't the diamondback tactical or hd?
The eye relief problem was unbearable for me while sitting down on a bench. It’s a bit better when standing. I’m wanting to buy another scope for my ruger 17 hmr
The tactical ffp line is much better
I have it on a ruger American 3006 and it’s fine but I do agree it could be a little bit longer or more eye relief
Yup
Thanks for the video I was having the eye relief problem too. Ended up selling the scope for a loss of money.
Its just not enough and eyebox is too narrow
Got several different vortex scopes put my first diamond back in layaway tonight at dunhams going to put it on a 308 cva cascade
Good stuff
I am experiencing everything you described with it on my R783 I thought I messed it up but it seems like a common issue. From the blurry sight picture past 50 yds. To having to lean WAY in due to the eye relief, or rather lack thereof.
ordered one and sent it straight back. Terrible image quality!!
Just ordered one. Can’t wait to throw it on my 308 savage precision.
Awesome 👌
I mounted mine to an M1A standard, noticed the lack of eye relief.
I originally bought this optic, (never did a review on it) had a constant point of impact shift, returned it at Cabelas. bought the Vortex Diamondback HP instead. good review!
Thank you
Shooter error?
Awesome
Good info
Thank you. :)
I just bought this before watching any reviews, I wanted to get the Nikon buck master 2 for years but never got around to it and now they’re discontinued, it will only be going on a cheap rem 783 243. so I don’t think I should worry too much.
Hopefully it works out
@@Bullets4Bucks thanks, meant to say rem 770 lol.
What scope ring works with this scope?
I have an crossfire 4x16 50mm 30mm tube that real clear better than my diamondback tactical 44mm, for hunting I don't like first focal plane for obvious reasons. All my Vortex have a tight window box that is a pain, All my rifles with vortex scopes are half inch shooters
with my hand loads and the Vortex track really well when sighting it in three shots is all needed to have them in a one inch circle.
my half inch shooters have the diamondback tactical, the crossfire 4x16 50mm 30mm tube going on a future hunting rifle. I have the 700 magpul 5R 308 and SPS varmint 308 that I put in the magpul stock, I was an H&S fan boy but magpul shock me in a good way, some of the groups from the SPS varmint three shot more like quarter inch groups. My SPS did not like Hornady 178 ELD match, I read up and the long bullet will not stabilize in a 1-12 twist, I like the 1-12 for shooting light bullets like 110 grain hp. very accurate and have friends that use them on hogs, it is a cheaper bullet. I been a 168 MK fan for 28 years now Hornady 168 ELD with a 523 G1 and a good hunting bullet I am sold. 308 168 match loads are around 2,500 fps at 800 yards that 1,400 fps the ELD mushrooms at 1,300. Kill an elk at 500 yards with a muzzle velocity of 2,500 fps you bet, lungs or 3-4 inches from the spine upper shoulder shot, 1,760 fps. Here the catch lower velocity for big game more penetration and expansion all the energy is dumped. I am no fan of the magnums over doing it
I have no desire to shoot 700 - 900 yards, stay down wind and stalk them. it is a game the last hunt had a deer come from behind me
and shorted at me, talking about having egg in your face.
Ok for the the 17hmr what vortex scope who'd recommend, just saying a 17 is a nail puncher, never owned a vortex but instead
How far will you be shooting at game or targets
Appreciate the honest review. Maybe I'll get a Nikon Prostaff on eBay...
Thank you
Thanks for the info, what is opinion on centerpoint scopes
Mostly junk
Was thinking about getting this scope but I have seen too many bad reviews on it. I guess since the Nikon prostaff is now discontinued, it leaves me with the vortex crossfire II (4-12x44) which I have seen many good reviews on.
Probably a good choice. Or the diamondback tactical ffp is also good
The sign makes a awesome scope,I also like crimson trace
Just saved me $200. Thanks for an Honest review. My budget allowed another Benji on this one--Where should I look for 4x12 for $300? (.22lr egg shoots @ 100yd)
Glad I could help
I like nikon for the sub 300 dollar scopes
but you dont have a neck. like the rail. it looks very walmart. does it add hp?
I have this scope. I agree with you 100% . I have it on my husqvarna TV .243 and its a bugger to find your target. Hows that gonna work for hunting ! I bought it on sale. Ive hardly used it. The rifle wont group worth a darn and im now wondering if its the scope because last time out, i couldnt get the scope to track..i guess i will call vortex. Does anyone know...when returning a scope, will they upgrade me if this scope is in fact bad?
I doubt they will give you an upgrade. They should fix or replace it though.
@@Bullets4Bucks i just spoke with Vortex Canada ,...they asked what brand of bases i have (Burris) they stated that Burris bases are wrong and will crush the scope. We tested a couple things on the scope..sure enough ..they crushed it. I had it installed pro.
@@roonbooks3227 sounds like excuses on vortex end.
I have had 3 of these diamondback 4x12s (1st one purchased probably 6 or 7 years ago) and the eye relief is the only problem I really see with them. The glass is average, but they hold aim perfectly so far for me. These would not be good for high recoil unless you want your eyebrow bloody, however for 6.5 grendel or 223 AR15s they are a solid scope. The crossfire 2 might handle recoil just as well and offer excellent eye relief and equal or better clarity.
looking at the 4x12 40mm vs 50mm .. any reason you went 40?
Lighter
I cannot hold zero on my savage 110 30-06. It’s also hard to keep it focused at 100 yards.
It's not a good scope
@@Bullets4Bucks no it’s not. I have a hunt next week here in Arizona and it made me a little frustrated lol. Time to get a new one.
Damnitt i just ordered this effing thing in the tactical. Buzz killer
The tactical is much better than the regular. You will probably be happy with it.
@@Bullets4Bucks thanks man I needed that LOL
Did you go to a sporting goods store to buy your scope? You rell them what rofle you have and caliber and they will recommend certain scopes for you. I would not have sold the scope to you because the style of scope is not designed fot a long action rifle. Did you adjust the eye focus? I actually for the price point your looking for would recommend a crossfire scope. The crossfire series actually has more variety of scopes to better fit your needs on a varity of rifles.
So I purchased this scope I got 30 days to return it and the eye relief is horrible. I only hunt under 500 yards what scope does anyone suggest? Under $350
Lots, vortex diamondback tactical ffp are great with better eye relief, sightmark citadel, nikon prostaff, athlon even bushnell engage series. Check the specs on eye relief before you buy
Take the scope off and turn the rail the other way. Put the scope back on and it should give you more eye relief. The rail will hang over the safety switch a bit but it should fix your issue.
It was a 20 moa rail
@@Bullets4Bucks Roger that.
I'm looking for another scope. I like the PA 1-6x24.
I am thinking about this scope for a 30-06 remington 700. I just wanna see if it holds up to fog. I hunt in winters her in Alaska. I just need something for 100 to 300 yards tops.
It holds up but has horrible eye relief. I do not recommend it.
@@Bullets4Bucks anything you can compare it to about eye relief problems cuz there is some Scopes that people say I relief is really bad but some people are okay with the eye relief
@@Akhazmat907 it is 3.1 inches on this scope. I prefer over 3.5 inches. More is always better but some people do fine with less. The higher the magnification the shorter the eye relief is in relation to the maximum available. I like the vortex diamondback tactical ffp line better or the athlon argos btr, nikon prostaff or others compared to this scope.
@@Bullets4Bucks not too shabby but I understand what you mean a 3.5 is better than a 3.1. I just want something for the next week that I can go use to drop a moose.
@@Akhazmat907 wish i could go moose hunting thats on my bucket list. Hope you get one
You need to take off the pic rail. It’s backwards and that’s why the scope cannot be adjusted further back. The tail on that pic rail should extend past the bolt shroud when you have a long action like that. It’s simply set up backwards. This is why the bell of the scope is contacting your pic rail. Just flip it around.
Its not backwards
Probably best scope under 250-300
I disagree
Must’ve lucked out then mine is probably 4 years old and it’s got great glass and BDC reticle. Guess I’ll have to relook at them the pro staff and sig sauer this year when I get my new Tikka
@@erikleirmo9147 I love the diamondback tactical line but not a huge fan of the regular diamondback. I do not care for the eye relief but maybe thats just me.
Just bought one and regret it now the eye relief is horrible I have it moved back as far as I can and I still have to stretch my head way forward where I'm having to muscle the gun. Wish I woulda watched reviews before buying it. Guess il use it as a target for my 12 gauge and see if vortex honors there life time warranty
Yup its not enough eye relief. Sorry you bought one
The one you recommended at the end is a $950 scope. If I’m gonna drop that kind of money on a scope I’m gonna get a Zeiss.
The diamondback tactical ffp is a good cheaper alternative.
Eye relief really does suck even on short action. Clubbed myself more than once shooting 243
That it does. I might try the vortex diamondback back tactical ffp next year.
Why not cut the front of the, one piece mount off
I prefer not to
the scope has better glass than the potato this was filmed with unfortunately. cat whiskers work great for wind. a nikon wont replace your scope no questions ask if you drop it and break it either. vortex will.
Don't get my wrong I love vortex. Unfortunately the little money I have I spend on ammo and guns not cameras. This scope was a garbage though.
Funny, you say the prostaff glass shits on the diamondback, yet another reviewer literally said that he had a prostaff and the glass on his diamondback is far superior to the prostaff. Lmao
Whatever the case on the glass. The eye relief is so poor I would never recommend buying this scope.
Vast majority of people have no idea what they're looking at. Don't understand the importance of parallax or minimum focus distance. Downside of anyone with a thumb being able to post a review with their opinions. Most of them also have limited if any actual knowledge of proper marksmanship, this guy complaining about eye relief but doesn't understand turkey neck cheek weld.
@@silvermediastudio big difference between craning your neck uncomfortable forward and a relaxed turkey neck weld. We're not shooting a m16 with iron sights. Having a relaxed more natural weld is not only more accurate but easier to maintain without fatigue. The scope sucks and the eye relief is horrible.
@@Bullets4Bucks 🤣 yeah that's why I went with the SWFA SS 3-15X42 and Leupold 3-9x33 EFR for these magnification ranges with 6 and 10m low end.
Keep yer powder dry, patriot!
I placed an order on GOVX after reading and seeing alot of good reviews.No one mentioned the eye relief issue till now! Hopefully I have a different experience with the optic but eye reliefe a big reason to like a scope in the first place. Thanks for this review hopefully It works out for me.
Maybe I’m too much of a skeptic but it seems vortex has done a lot of marketing work and they have a lot of big time UA-cam gun channels pushing vortex scopes but I found them to be not as good as some other mid to low priced scopes.
I am sure many are. Some vortex models I really like others not so much.
Vortex= Good Image resolution and Bad at low light
Or in the case of this scope bad bad
The vortex we use on our spotlighting rig has fantastic low light performance... So many different opinions on the same scopes... They must all be different from the factory unfortunately
Sure wwish I had seen this before I bought one. You are spot on. Never buy this scope.
MidwayUSA has these for $199.00 with free shipping. I bought two.
Probably not the best choice for that rifle.
Well, $%!t. I just bought this scope. I will test it out, but if it is like you say, I think I might have to sell it.
Yup
Just brought mine home today not a fan at all....
Yup its vortexs worst product I have reviewed so far
Did you get the tactical ffp or just diamondback
@@Bullets4Bucks just the diamondback. Using it for target shooting 25-150yards maybe occasionslly out to 250 yards and small game hunting mounted on a 17hmr. Any recommendations if i decide to return it ?
lots of options on the market. The diamondback tactical series is a lot better than the regular diamondback series. Even a nikon prostaff 4-12x40 is got better eye relief.
diamondback is made in China?
Yes
@Larry L strange mine definitely says china
Philippines mine says, good light gathering, crisp edges, i impressed by this for the price point. I would rather it have mil dot. Other than that its good.
Mine say its made in Philippines.
This scope may be the worst in the Vortex collection. My Crossfire II 3x9x40 is MUCH better. The eye relief is a big problem. I have gone crazy trying to move the scope back. The best I could get was fair only. Find something else to buy. NOT a good scope.
Your comment about the length of the action and eye relief is just plain wrong. I own a Winchester Model 70 in 7mm STW which is a FULL LENGTH action and mounted this scope just for fun. Mounted up with no problem and plenty of eye relief. Maybe, just maybe, you need a lesson or two in the proper mounting of a scope. For starters get rid of that stupid rail, if possible.
Its a crap scope with crap eye relief...
Xanadu,
what an
amateur... this scope is really good for the price
I like my Nikon much better.
Good choice
It’s cheap junk don’t buy.
Lol Nikko Stirling better than Vortex? Thumbs down, obvious agenda. I got a Nikko with a Howa rifle that I never even mounted, trash.
Depends on the model of vortex or nikko stirling.... guess the same agenda i have on my vortex diamondback tactical ffp review or vortex hst review... oh wait i say i lile those lol...
Alot of whining here….nexttttt
It sucks
The diamondback is everything this guy says, Short ruff translation of this video
The Vortex diamondback is $200 dollars worth of trash!
Yup