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Great scope for the money!,
March 6, 2012 P. G. (DFW, Tx) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vortex Diamondback 4-12x40 Riflescope (Electronics)
I did a lot of research before going with someone I had never heard of.
What I found on various gun and hunting forums I'm on is that not a single person had one bad word to say about Vortex.
I used a lot of Google-fu too and the thing that sticks out the most about my research was that I came across one forum post where a guy said he was a lifetime Leupold owner but after using the Diamondback he couldn't see EVER spending Leupold type money on a scope ever again.
That was pretty much what sold me.
My personal experience is limited to one range trip of about 3 hours but let me tell you. This thing is slick!
It's THE NICEST scope I've ever owned in this price range.
The glass is extremely clear, the variable power ring is easy to twist and the windage and elevation knobs are knurled and can easily be rotated without a coin or a flat head.
The BDC reticle is fantastic and any picture you find online won't do it justice in real life.
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