Vortex Rifle Scopes, Diamondback vs. Viper?

[HuskyMusky]

Considering a rifle scope for a ar15 coyote setup.

I usually go a bit higher end for my hunting rigs, Leupold VX3, Zeiss Conquest,


Thinking about the;

Diamondback 3-12x42 or 4-16x42
or
Viper 4-12x40 PA

Any thoughts on how a Bushnell 4500 compares to these 2?


Anyone with experience/knowledge between these 2?
Big differences?
Optical Quality?

I think I'd like an illuminated reticle but hard to find exactly what I'm looking for.

Thanks in advance Everyone!

 

[Slugz]

WRT optical quality......it's a significant difference between Leupold/Zeiss during the low light times of the day and crispness on the edges. That being said the Vortex binos I looked through looked good.

 

[tttoadman]

I have the diamondback 4-16x42. I already had to send it back for a repair. I like the clarity but it was a little shady at low light which would be expected for low cost optics. I like the side focus on it.

 

[Ikeepitcold]

Viper is better quality then the diamondbacks

 

[Buckslayer1561]

Get the Zeiss you'll never regret buying the best optics you can afford.

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[Alaskabound2016]

I have the Vortex 4x16x42 diamond backs and really like them. Very clear even at the higher magnification. While the Viper is definitely a better scope, the diamond backs are tough to beat for around $300.

 

[rcfireninja]

I have a viper pst 6-24x50 and love it. I would spend a little extra and get the viper 4-16 ffp.

 

[Mikey C]

The vortex stuff is great!!! I have scopes, spotters, binos.. a bunch of their stuff. You cant go wrong!

 

[droptine]

My dad just bought a diamondback and it's a nice scope. Only thing I don't like about it, is the eye relief. Couldn't seem to get it far enough back for a good fit.
I've got a crossfire on my 22-250 and love it. It really fits me well. My the money, I think it's a great scope.

 

[Hilltop]

I have the diamondback 4-16x42. I already had to send it back for a repair. I like the clarity but it was a little shady at low light which would be expected for low cost optics. I like the side focus on it.

Curious, what repair did you have done?

 

[bboy80601]

Between those I like the vortex but I agree, get the Zeiss you won't be disappointed.