Customer reviews from vortexoptics.com
Vortex - 6-24x50 Diamondback Tactical Riflescope (DBK10029) - Black
Average customer rating
4.9
(9 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 9 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Vortex - 6-24x50 Diamondback Tactical Riflescope (DBK10029) - Black
Customer Rating
4
Only one thing that would make it better
on August 11, 2023
Posted by: Johnnybnice
The only thing that could make this scope better is if it was illuminated, I don’t know why it isn’t but that’s it
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Customer Rating
5
Absolutely love this
on August 12, 2023
Posted by: Derrick D.
I bought this optic because of what I had heard about the brand. Had the optic dial in 7 shots. Didn’t take long to fall in love with this optic. Highly recommend this one. I plan on buying atleast one more like it
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Customer Rating
5
Interesting use
on December 1, 2023
Posted by: Mark
Got my Diamondback a few years ago and put it on a Ruger American 10/22, ya over scoped. 3 months ago I went to a 300 yard 22lr shoot. Even with a plinker I scored in the top of the bottom 1/3. Since then I mounted the scope on a CZ 457 MTR. Reports on how I score coming soon.
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Customer Rating
5
fits the unique requirements for an airgun scope
on January 17, 2024
Posted by: Bob H.
Vortex Diamondback 6-24X50 FFP (MOA) fits the unique requirements for an airgun scope.
I have this scope mounted on an Air Arms TX200 and a RWS 54 air rifle. I use theses two rifles for Field Target matches and target practices in my backyard. The Diamondback is a very good scope for my needs. I wanted to buy a more expensive model, but finding a scope that can focus down to 10 yards with this power range and FFP is hard to find.
The first focal plane feature allows me to use the scope’s variable power settings at different power without affecting the sight in zero and range estimation. The parallax adjustment at 24x is precise enough to match my tape measurer within my tolerance for equipment and user’s error. This gives me the confidence to use the appropriate range zero to engage my targets accurately.
The reticle is very usable for holding over and under to hit at different distances. It is detailed enough without excessive features to make it cluttered. I live and shoot in the Pacific Northwest and light conditions are typically overcasts and dark. Even with the non-illuminated reticle at 16x, I was able to clearly see my targets and the reticle. At this setting, I have an accurate aiming point even out at the maximum 55yard distance where I shoot FT matches. There is a compromise at the lowest power of 6x. The reticle at 6x is very thin, making precision aiming on small targets difficult.
The optic quality is not as good as the higher tiered Vortex line like the Viper and Razor. However, for the intended use of this scope, it is more than good enough. I can only tell the difference when I have those scopes side by side under very controlled conditions.
Last but not least is the fact these two scopes have survived two season of shooting thousands of rounds. After these many iterations of harsh reverse recoil from piston power airguns, they are still fully functional. Although not advertised as airgun scopes, they certainly are capable for that task.
Good Job Vortex… keep supporting us shooters with great tools.
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Customer Rating
5
Great entry level FFP scope
on January 17, 2024
Posted by: G. E.
This is a great FFP scope. I mounted it on a Savage Precision 6.5 Creedmoor. Does the job nicely holds zero and adjustments seem to be true.
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Customer Rating
5
This scope is reliable, sturdy, and easy to use!
on March 22, 2024
Posted by: Matthew W.
This scope is reliable, sturdy, and easy to use! I am new to the world of guns and hunting. I bought a Savage Arms 6.5 Creedmoor and was struggling to hit my targets. I bought this scope and despite having limited knowledge I was able to dial it in myself and I can now easily hit targets up to 300 yards! I am told that I should be able to hit targets even farther out, but I have not yet had the opportunity. The fact that this scope comes with a lifetime warranty allows me to confidently carry and use my gun out in the woods because I know that if I were to accidentally damage it, I can send it in and receive a new one. That being said, these scopes are very sturdy! I confirmed this when I was unloading the trunk of my car after a camping trip, and I left my gun in its case sitting behind the car. My fiancé, having thought I had finished unloading it all, backed the car up right over my gun. The gun case was destroyed, my gun stock had begun to crack, but the scope both looked and has continued to work perfectly despite having run directly over it. I highly recommend this tactical scope!
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Customer Rating
5
Best budget scope
on April 23, 2025
Posted by: Robert M.
I put this scope on my Howa 1500 in 6. 5 Creedmoor. For a budget scope, this is easily the best one that I have ever owned. I love the range finding feature. Even though I have never had to use the VIP warranty, it looks like the best warranty for any brand of scope.
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Customer Rating
5
Best scopes I own
on August 29, 2025
Posted by: Bryan
Very solid with lots of adjustment and the ffp is perfect for me. I have two 6x24 diamondbacks and just ordered a third. I put them on the rifles I shoot the most, my Kimber 22rf and Fx Impact M3. Turrets are easily set to zero, glass is good and the full height and width moa crosshairs fit my needs perfectly.
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