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Q&A for OpticsPlanet Exclusive Vortex Diamondback HP 4-16x42mm Rifle Scope, 1in Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP) — 44 Questions & 39 Answers

Name OpticsPlanet Exclusive Vortex Diamondback HP 4-16x42mm Rifle Scope, 1in Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP) (4.8)
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Kyle, member, from CA, United States, asked on September 14, 2020

Where is this scope made???

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Answered by Bethany Kopel, Gear Expert, from UT, United States, on December 15, 2020

The Diamondback scopes are produced in China.

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tom, guest, from PA, United States, asked on December 20, 2024

what does the left side dial do

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Answered by Vortex, Manufacturer from WI, United States, on January 06, 2025

The left-side dial is a parallax adjustment knob!

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Kent Hendrickson, member, from ND, United States, asked on September 17, 2024

Where is this scope manufactured?

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Answered by Steve, member, from UT, United States, on July 21, 2025

Phillipines

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Gitano, member, from AK, United States, asked on November 05, 2022

What is the eye relief distance?

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on November 08, 2022

Yes, the Vortex Diamondback HP 4-16x42mm Rifle Scope has an eye relief of 4".

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Dogeye, guest, from PA, United States, asked on November 03, 2022

Want to mount on a Melot Veper. Any issues?

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on November 04, 2022

As long as you have a picatinny rail base and mount the scope properly, the Vortex Diamondback HP 4-16x42mm Rifle Scope will have no issues being mounted to your Molot VEPR rifle.

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N8, member, from SC, United States, asked on August 25, 2025

How well does this scope track?

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Answered by Vortex, Manufacturer from WI, United States, on August 28, 2025

This optic tracks very well!

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PCG, guest, from KY, United States, asked on August 11, 2025

What mounts for Howa 1500 .30-066?

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Answered by Vortex, Manufacturer from WI, United States, on August 13, 2025

We would recommend a set of Pro-Series 1" medium rings, PN# PR1-M!

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Dominique, member, from IN, United States, asked on July 13, 2025

What scope rings would be recommended for a .350 legend Rossi lwc?

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Answered by Vortex, Manufacturer from WI, United States, on July 29, 2025

On this rifle, our Pro-Series 1" medium rings would be ideal! You're looking for PN# PR1-M!

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Gunguru74, member, from FL, United States, asked on June 25, 2025

Will this scope work well with a Ruger American Hunter 6.5 CM, 20 in barrel, out to 500 yds, I'm fairly new to hunting.

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Answered by Vortex, Manufacturer from WI, United States, on July 02, 2025

This would be an excellent addition to that Ruger!

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Gunguru74, member, from FL, United States, asked on June 25, 2025

Would this scope work well with a Ruger American Hunter rifle 20 in barrel out to 500 yds?

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Answered by Vortex, Manufacturer from WI, United States, on July 02, 2025

This would be an excellent addition to that Ruger!

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