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Q&A for Vortex Diamondback Tactical 3-9x40mm Rifle Scope, 1in Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP) — 32 Questions & 26 Answers

Name Vortex Diamondback Tactical 3-9x40mm Rifle Scope, 1in Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP) (4.9)
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Adam, guest, from VA, United States, asked on November 30, 2022

How is the clarity of this scope compared to the crossfire 2 or a burris fullfield 2 ? Thanks

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on December 06, 2022

The Vortex Diamondback Tactical 3-9x40 Rifle Scope features the Vortex XR Fully Multi-Coated lens and Vortex XD HD lens elements to provide excellent clarity and light transmission. Its clarity is similar to the Crossfire II as they use the same lens coating elements.

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trail, member, from CA, United States, asked on November 25, 2022

IS THIS SCOPE REALLY 15" LONG? 1" LONGER THAN THE 4-12 TAC WHICH IS LONG AND 3" LONGER THAN THE 3-9 REG DB. I LOOKED ON WEBSITE AND VTX ONLY HAS 4-12

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on December 02, 2022

The Vortex Diamondback Tactical 3-9x40 Rifle Scope is 12.5" long.

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David, guest, from MI, United States, asked on February 17, 2020

How is the low light use of this. Had a leupold and just wondering in comparison

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Answered by Armando R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on March 10, 2020

This is a great all around beginner scope and would do fairly well in low light conditions, but Leupold uses arguably some of the best technology to get the most out of low light situations so it really depends on what scope you are trying to compare the Diamondback Tactical too.

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Cravin009, member, from IA, United States, asked on February 07, 2020

Can this scope stand up to the recoil of 12 gauge and 20 gauge slug guns?

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Answered by Armando R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on February 13, 2020

Yes, this riflescope will have no issues on a slug gun of any caliber, but please be very aware of the eye relief which is set at 3.9" to avoid any harm to the shooters eye when firing the gun.

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Derek, member, from TX, United States, asked on February 07, 2020

Will this scope be great on a Browning .325 WSM with such a strong snappy kick?

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Answered by Armando R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on February 13, 2020

This scope will have no issues on a rifle chambered in .325 Winchester Short Magnum.

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Big Red, member, from SC, United States, asked on January 31, 2020

Can you lock the turrets to avoid accidental adjustments?

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Answered by Armando R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on February 13, 2020

The turrets cannot be locked, but they can be reindexed for your zero so that if turrets accidentally get moved from your zero you can just set them back.

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Mule skinner, member, from AR, United States, asked on January 29, 2020

Will this scope hold up to a slug gun?

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Answered by Armando R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on February 13, 2020

Yes, this scope will have no issues on a slug gun as long as you have the appropriate mounts for whatever your firearm is.

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TomDicknHarry, member, from BC, Canada, asked on January 28, 2020

Is the objective end threaded for a sunshade?

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Answered by Armando R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on February 13, 2020

Yes and you can find a sunshade here:

https://www.opticsplanet.com/vortex-diamondback-tactical-riflescope-sunshade.html

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Derrick Peevy, member, from CA, United States, asked on January 16, 2020

I’m looking at putting this scope on a weatherby vanguard, will the medium scope rings work or will I need to go with the high?

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Answered by Armando R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on February 13, 2020

Because of the 40mm objective the mediums should likely be a fine height, but please be aware that all manufacturers have slightly different heights that they label as low/medium/high, so one companies low may be another companies medium and so on.

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Austin, guest, from MI, United States, asked on December 25, 2019

Would this scope be good for a 350 ledgend?

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Answered by Armando R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on January 07, 2020

Yes, these rifle scopes can be used on just about any caliber rifle. Here is the reticle manual:

https://vortexoptics.com/media/uploads/web_manual_reticle_dtac-vmr-1-moa.pdf

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