New Vortex Diamondback to Watch

[Mick-VA]

There is a new Diamondback model to watch that has specs and functions suitable for airguns. FFP, focus down to 20 yards. Great reticle with 10 mils of holdover, 23 oz and relatively compact and affordable. Looks like a good choice for bullpups and carbines.

i have 4 of their Viper models and find them all to be excellent.





https://swfa.com/vortex-4-16x44-diamondback-tactical-30mm-riflescope-1.html?dm_i=3YFN,2WDI,11RIIG,BAWS,1

 

[Mick-VA]

Also a 6-24x50 model suitable for rifles, target shooting.

 

[Mick-VA]

There seems to be some slight conflict in information on vortex website but it appears these new scopes may focus down to 10 yards.

 

[Bob_O]

Wow, that does look nice!! I might try one out with my one time discount.

 

[Mick-VA]

SWFA is offering 10% discount for preorders today thru aug 16th

 

[allan_wind]

I have the previous version of the diamondback and it was tough little scope. The only thing missing for me would be illumination. What is the point of the very fine sub-tensions at the edge top and sides?

 

[Mick-VA]

@allen those fine subtension are .2 MRAD used for range estimation and measuring. They also come in handy when comparing your POI vs POA for very fine adjustments 

 

[Scotchmo]

Also a 6-24x50 model suitable for rifles, target shooting.

That one looks very nice. I like the MOA reticles. Hopefully the reticle is thick enough, at least at max magnification. I've gotten rid of scopes where the reticle was too thin. But never found one to be too thick. That's just me as I know that some like them thin.

 

[Oregun]

Wow ... lot of scope for the money! Wonder how they'll compare to the Vipers?

The 6-24X50 is $399 before the 10% discount and SWFA has free shipping. Focuses down to 10yrds. Can't beat it with a stick...!

https://swfa.com/vortex-6-24x50-diamondback-tactical-30mm-riflescope-1.html

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-diamondback-tactical-6-24x50%20FFP-riflescope_with_ebr-2c_mrad-reticle/reticle

 

[Technoman]

Yup,just ordered the 6-24x50 Mil. Wanted to try a higher power scope in the field to compare to my go to scope which is the SWFA 3-15x 42. This one checks all the boxes except HD. I expect it to be like all the Vortex products....very good bang for the buck. Just hope the glass can compete with the SWFA.

 

[Oregun]

@Technoman - I did the same thing as you an ordered the 6-24X50 MRAD. I have the SWFA 3-15X42 FFP as well. Hopefully, the glass is good.

@Mick-VA - thanks for sharing! ?

 

[DeutschKSK]

Too bad it’s FFP... having the reticle being so tiny and useless at 6x is stupid. 

 

[Oregun]

Too bad it’s FFP... having the reticle being so tiny and useless at 6x is stupid.

??

 

[Mick-VA]

Could not resist the 10% intro pricing. Ordered both Mil/Mil versions 4-16 and 6-24. Great price point!

 

[Gear_Junkie]

Could not resist the 10% intro pricing. Ordered both Mil/Mil versions 4-16 and 6-24. Great price point!

I'll look forward to hearing how these are. I would have bought the 6-24x50, but these don't accept sunshades. This is a fail in my book. Bushnell did the same thing with their Engage line. Both companies finally come out with scopes that focus down to 10 yards, and look like they may be suitable for FT, and yet they don't thread the objectives for sunshades. HELLOOOO!?!?!?!

 

[mmahoney]

SMOKING DEAL at OpticsPlanet. I just ordered the MRAD version for $243.19 after putting in a 5% off code. The code was work7, I believe? The scope itself was already 48% off!

If interested in the scope, I believe the price will be hard to beat.

 

[Mick-VA]

Could not resist the 10% intro pricing. Ordered both Mil/Mil versions 4-16 and 6-24. Great price point!

I'll look forward to hearing how these are. I would have bought the 6-24x50, but these don't accept sunshades. This is a fail in my book. Bushnell did the same thing with their Engage line. Both companies finally come out with scopes that focus down to 10 yards, and look like they may be suitable for FT, and yet they don't thread the objectives for sunshades. HELLOOOO!?!?!?!

@greenyamo. I’m not sure I was clear but I have been referencing the newly released “tactical” version of Diamondback . According to Vortex website - they actually ship with an included sunshade. http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-diamondback-tactical-6-24x50%20FFP-riflescope_with_ebr-2c_moa-reticle



we shall see when it arrives.

 

[Gear_Junkie]

Could not resist the 10% intro pricing. Ordered both Mil/Mil versions 4-16 and 6-24. Great price point!

I'll look forward to hearing how these are. I would have bought the 6-24x50, but these don't accept sunshades. This is a fail in my book. Bushnell did the same thing with their Engage line. Both companies finally come out with scopes that focus down to 10 yards, and look like they may be suitable for FT, and yet they don't thread the objectives for sunshades. HELLOOOO!?!?!?!

@greenyamo. I’m not sure I was clear but I have been referencing the newly released “tactical” version of Diamondback . According to Vortex website - they actually ship with an included sunshade. http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-diamondback-tactical-6-24x50%20FFP-riflescope_with_ebr-2c_moa-reticle



we shall see when it arrives.

According to the Q&A, these won't accept a sunshade, which is a real bummer. I hope it's wrong and that you get a sunshade. I'm still trying to get one of these scopes. I was denied via chat, but also sent an email. Hoping....

 

[Mick-VA]

Oregun just unboxed one and it did come wth a sunshade. Separate thread

 

[Technoman]

Ok,I just mounted the 6-24 MRAD on my Wolverine 303. This is to compare with the SWFA 3-15 that I will leave on my Edgun R5 .30. I use these guns for ground squirrel hunting with most shots 80 to 120 yards. Just did a bunch of back to back looking through them at home. I won't be going hunting for a couple of weeks. I'm about to venture into turret twisting and Strelok but so far I just use holdover. I found trying to see the reticle well with FFP and the SWFA I like to use it from 8-15 power. I'm thinking the Vortex sweet spot for me will be from 15-24 power. The Vortex ret seems kinda thin to me and with the numbers on the ret that I plan on using I need it up in power to see them well enough. The glass on the Vortex seems pretty clear and bright. It does focus to 10 yards and seems to focus well all the way out but I see better colors when I look through the SWFA. You start losing the bottom of the last ret line on the Vortex at 15 power. The turrets on the Vortex are 60 clicks per turn and the vert is a good 3 plus turns. The SWFA has over 8 turns at 50 clicks per and is easy to follow with numbered hash marks to see as you turn the turret. I'm thinking I'll prefer the SWFA turrets. I think the Vortex will be a keeper especially at the price point. I did have to peel off the made in China sticker to make it look better but that seems to be the case with most lower priced scopes. I can't wait to play in the field.

Cheers,Scott