Just found this at a Cabela's. I was in there just to buy some turkey diaphragm calls, but "accidentally" ended up looking at the rangefinders they had on display. Lo and behold, to my absolute amazement, and what I'd been wanting for ages. FINALLY! A rangefinder that uses the more readily available CR123 lithium battery, instead of the harder to find, often more expensive and lower life span CR2 lithium battery. Not often that I do impulse buying. Usually, I like to watch a few UA-cam reviews and browse online written reviews, before making any significant purchases. However, being I already own the Ranger 1800, and being it hasn't let me down yet, I wasn't too worried or hesitant. Also, my brother was wanting to upgrade from his old Vortex(model unknown, doesn't have an illuminated display). He already wants to buy my Ranger 1800 off me now. Now back to the CR123 battery subject. Awhile ago, when I had tried to see if there's a rangefinder that did use CR123. There are, but my opinions were limited to ones that were big, bulky, and pricey(thousands upon thousands of dollhairs). Nope! One, I don't need a rangefinder that you could use to coordinate an air strike. Just something that'll range distances for rifle shooting. Which this one is more than sufficient for my application. Sheesh! 2000 yards for ranging a deer. Very doubtful I'll be taking a shot that long.
Definitely let us know how you like that Diamondback when you get a chance to put it to the test! That's a solid rangefinder you've picked out there - thanks for being a part of Vortex Nation!
@@VortexOpticsUSA My new one is actually the Viper HD 3000. So far I'm liking it very much. Used it for doing some target ranging. Needed to do some zeroing on some rifles and a pistol. Definitely planning to do some more target shooting this coming weekend, after I do some turkey hunting and maybe squeeze in some mushroom hunting too.
Really pleased with my HD3000. Compared to several other brands at the Bass Pro HQ store in Missouri. Best balance of performance, clarity, toughness, and price. AND IT USES CR123A's!!!
😆😆😆😆. Where have u been living? Under a rock thats under a much bigger rock? Vortex has been kickn ass with its products at the price points and the WARRANTY…..NO OTHER MFG CAN TOUCH IT
Just found this at a Cabela's. I was in there just to buy some turkey diaphragm calls, but "accidentally" ended up looking at the rangefinders they had on display. Lo and behold, to my absolute amazement, and what I'd been wanting for ages. FINALLY! A rangefinder that uses the more readily available CR123 lithium battery, instead of the harder to find, often more expensive and lower life span CR2 lithium battery. Not often that I do impulse buying. Usually, I like to watch a few UA-cam reviews and browse online written reviews, before making any significant purchases. However, being I already own the Ranger 1800, and being it hasn't let me down yet, I wasn't too worried or hesitant. Also, my brother was wanting to upgrade from his old Vortex(model unknown, doesn't have an illuminated display). He already wants to buy my Ranger 1800 off me now.
Now back to the CR123 battery subject. Awhile ago, when I had tried to see if there's a rangefinder that did use CR123. There are, but my opinions were limited to ones that were big, bulky, and pricey(thousands upon thousands of dollhairs). Nope! One, I don't need a rangefinder that you could use to coordinate an air strike. Just something that'll range distances for rifle shooting. Which this one is more than sufficient for my application. Sheesh! 2000 yards for ranging a deer. Very doubtful I'll be taking a shot that long.
Definitely let us know how you like that Diamondback when you get a chance to put it to the test! That's a solid rangefinder you've picked out there - thanks for being a part of Vortex Nation!
@@VortexOpticsUSA My new one is actually the Viper HD 3000. So far I'm liking it very much. Used it for doing some target ranging. Needed to do some zeroing on some rifles and a pistol. Definitely planning to do some more target shooting this coming weekend, after I do some turkey hunting and maybe squeeze in some mushroom hunting too.
@@srbontrager Oh right on! Glad to hear you're liking it! Good luck turkey hunting and mushroom hunting and keep us posted on how you do!
Just picked one up today from my local gun store, can’t wait to try it out 👍
Let us know how you like it!
Really pleased with my HD3000. Compared to several other brands at the Bass Pro HQ store in Missouri. Best balance of performance, clarity, toughness, and price. AND IT USES CR123A's!!!
Great video brother and great products. Love me some Vortex Optics.
Just picked one up today. Onky wish is that it had a Feet mode. Not a big deal though. Great glass, display, and battery size!
Can you see the red reticle well in the middle of a sunny day?
I can. Texas summer day. 👍
Hi there Vortex guy😅.... is this Viper waterproof?
Thank you in advance.
How much you pay for the VIP lifetime warranty?
It comes with it.
Can it be set to meters
Yes it can. He says it in the video
Wow
Got one recently. Battery lasts minutes. 😏
Does it have night vision?
Just put one on layaway.
Well mine is two months old will be sending back for warranty reading very in accurate. Very disappointed .
Where is it made??? I checked one out and it says MADE IN CHINA!! WTF?
most of vortex's stuff is made in china
You pay so much more for stuff made in the USA. That rangefinder would be 6-800 dollars if made here.
😆😆😆😆. Where have u been living? Under a rock thats under a much bigger rock? Vortex has been kickn ass with its products at the price points and the WARRANTY…..NO OTHER MFG CAN TOUCH IT
Yup and most medicines are made in India
Sounds like Merica sucks compared to other countries 😂😂