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Q&A for Vortex Diamondback Tactical 4-12x40mm 1in Tube Rifle Scope — 35 Questions & 27 Answers

Name Vortex Diamondback Tactical 4-12x40mm 1in Tube Rifle Scope (4.5)
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Chance, guest, from MT, United States, asked on May 21, 2025

Does this scope have locking turrets?

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Answered by Vortex, Manufacturer from WI, United States, on August 20, 2025

This optic does not have locking turrets.

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J, guest, from PA, United States, asked on May 19, 2025

This scope is listed as both second focal and first focal plane. Can you please verify which one the FDE version is?

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Answered by Vortex, Manufacturer from WI, United States, on May 21, 2025

FDE variants will be FFP, in fact!

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Eric, member, from NJ, United States, asked on March 30, 2025

The FDE color appears to look more like a burnt bronze. Do you think it would match the Ruger American Gen II Predator (Burnt Bronze)?

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Answered by Vortex, Manufacturer from WI, United States, on April 03, 2025

It wouldn't be exactly a match, as it is closer to FDE than Bronze.

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Rimfire Canada, guest, from NL, Canada, asked on June 24, 2022

Hi there. What kind of mouting rail and hardware should I order to put this scope on a brand new ruger 10/22 takedown?

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Answered by Vortex, Manufacturer from WI, United States, on July 20, 2022

On the Ruger 10/22, we would recommend a 1-piece picatinny rail, like those offered from EGW Guns. Pair with a set of Hunter 1" medium rings for best fitment!

Here are some links:

https://www.opticsplanet.com/egw-ruger-10-22-picatinny-rail-scope-mount.html?_iv_code=KK-T8-RUG10-46111

https://www.opticsplanet.com/v/ring-m-vortex-1-inch-riflescope-medium.html

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PdawgG, member, from MS, United States, asked on May 07, 2022

What size throw lever fits this scope?

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Answered by Vortex, Manufacturer from WI, United States, on July 11, 2022

Vortex Optics does not produce a throw-lever for the Diamondback Tactical 4-12x40, however, one is available from the folks at MK Machining.

Here is a link: https://www.mkmachining.com/product/vortex-polymer-throw-levers/#throw-lever-model

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Eric Bell, member, from TX, United States, asked on December 09, 2021

What mounts should I use for a bergara ridge 6.5 24in if I’m putting on the diamondback tactical 4x12 40 ?

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Answered by Vortex, Manufacturer from WI, United States, on July 11, 2022

If mounting atop a 1-piece picatinny rail, a pair of the Pro-Series medium-height 1" rings would be the best fit on your Bergara.

Here is a link: https://www.opticsplanet.com/vortex-pro-series-30mm-riflescope-rings.html?_iv_code=VX-RR-VRPRR30-PR1-M

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New Texan, member, from TX, United States, asked on October 31, 2021

Using this scope,which scope height rings are a match with a Ruger Precision 17 HMR?

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

Since this Vortex Diamondback Tactical 4-12x40mm Rifle Scope has a 40mm objective lens. Low height rings would be able to accommodate this optic even on rifles with a flat-top rail.

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Michael, guest, from FL, United States, asked on May 24, 2021

which rings should i use to mount this to a .308 mossberg patriot rifle that has a picatinny rail

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Answered by Patrick, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on October 12, 2021

You will need 1" diameter with Medium height rings.

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Scott, guest, from FL, United States, asked on March 25, 2021

Where is it manufactured?

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Answered by Patrick, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on October 12, 2021

All of the Vortex products are designed in-house and then manufactured by other companies in the U.S., Japan, China and the Philippines

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MikeOhio, member, from OH, United States, asked on February 16, 2021

I want to use this tactical scope for paper and steel target shooting. will I be able to see .223 paper impacts at 100 yards?

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Answered by Ben, Gear Expert, from UT, United States, on March 24, 2021

You should be able to see the impacts at the higher magnification.

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