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Q&A for Vortex Diamondback 3-9x40mm Rifle Scope, 1in Tube, Second Focal Plane — 18 Questions & 18 Answers

Name Vortex Diamondback 3-9x40mm Rifle Scope, 1in Tube, Second Focal Plane (4.5)
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Ronald, guest, from WA, United States, asked on July 03, 2025

will this scope hold up on a RWS model 34 springer air rifle? and do you offer or suggest a droop compensator for the RWS 34

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

So long as it is mounted is quality rings and at proper torque-values, yes!

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Bill, member, from MI, United States, asked on August 08, 2022

what is the distance from the rear of the scope eyepiece to the beginning of the bell?

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on August 17, 2022

I would recommend reaching out to Vortex directly as they do not provide that information.

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thomasp, guest, from IN, United States, asked on May 26, 2022

Does this package come with a rail and mounting rings? If so, what brand are they?

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on June 03, 2022

Both MPN:DBK-01-BDC-KIT1 and MPN:DBK-M-01P-KIT1 will include medium height picatinny/weaver scope rings that are also made by Vortex.

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Larry, guest, from NY, United States, asked on February 19, 2022

What’s the difference between the V-Plex reticle and the Dead Hold BDC?

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on February 23, 2022

The difference between the Dead Hold BDC reticle and the V-Plex reticle is that the BDC reticle stands for Bullet Drop Compensator which has hold over and elevation hash marks. This is designed to help the shooter easily make corrects for bullet drop and wind once it is sighted in with your rifle. The V-Plex has a more a a traditional crosshair reticle. Both reticles can be seen on the left side of the page if you scroll through the product images.

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Dan, member, from NJ, United States, asked on January 26, 2022

I’m putting this scope on a Springfield M1A .308. Are the 1” rings that come with this scope ok for that rifle?

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on January 31, 2022

Yes. The Mounting rings provided with the Vortex Diamondback 3-9x40mm Rifle Scope will fit and function fine as long as you have a picatinny/weaver rail on your rifle for the rings to mount to. I will link a mount below.
https://www.opticsplanet.com/sadlak-m1a-scope-mount.html

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Ed, guest, from VA, United States, asked on January 22, 2022

Will the ring that come with the scope fit a Winchester xpr?

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

The rings included in the package deal of the Vortex Diamondback 3-9x40mm Rifle Scope will fit a on a Winchester XPR if the rifle has a Weaver or Picatinny base.

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Earl, guest, from ME, United States, asked on October 17, 2021

What affordable rings for a weaver type base and scope caps fit this scope

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on January 05, 2022

There are many different weaver rings that could work with this scope. I'll link a category for weaver mounted 1 inch rings below. As for the lens caps you can use the Butler Creek Lens Cap MPN: ESC40. And for the eyepiece you can use Butler Creek Eyepiece caps MPN: EEP1
Eyepiece Cap: https://www.opticsplanet.com/butler-creek-element-scope-cap-eye.html?_iv_code=BX-R2-ELSCE-EEP1
Objective Lens Cap:https://www.opticsplanet.com/butler-creek-element-scope-cap-objective.html?_iv_code=BX-R2-ESCO-ESC40
Scope Rings: https://www.opticsplanet.com/s/1-inch-rings-weaver

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Matt, guest, from PA, United States, asked on August 03, 2021

What rings do I need for my 300 wsm Browning a bolt?

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Answered by Tom B, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on August 27, 2021

You would want these rings: BG-MT-ISMS-12380

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Jim, guest, from DE, United States, asked on December 01, 2020

Can I use this scope on a slug shotgun?

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Answered by Kevin, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on December 08, 2020

This scope will work just fine on a slug gun.

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Tom, guest, from MI, United States, asked on November 17, 2020

What scope Rings will I need to use this scope on a Savage model 99C in 308 win?

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Answered by Kevin, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on December 08, 2020

This base https://www.opticsplanet.com/leupold-std-1pc-1-piece-bases.html and these rings https://www.opticsplanet.com/v/49901-leupold-std-rifle-scope-ring-1in.html will work for your rifle.

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