Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24x50

A look at the Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24x50 scope. We test accuracy and tracking, along with a direct comparison to the Strike Eagle 4-24x50.
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[@brandonkelley3953]

By far the best review I’ve ever seen on KZbin regarding any category... so detailed and so thorough, thank you so much! Very well done sir.

[@kcomst]

Well done, and thank you for taking the time to explain the differences between Vortex DB, SE and PST.

[@dmahe76]

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[@HomeGrownPyro1]

This was one of the best scope reviews I've seen. Appreciate all the great info you demonstrated in the video, thanks

[@arl0xen551]

Maybe the best scope review I have seen. Thank you for this.

[@TheSonsOfSimon]

I have been wanting someone to review this scope for a while! Even better - JRB is one of the most objective and thorough channels out there! Thanks.

[@Natethanastysnake666]

Hands down the best scope review I've seen to date. Great comparison between both optics that most people are in the market for. No nonse. Loved it!

[@212driller]

I love how you actually do tracking tests, nobody does them!

[@J9_j3]

off all the scope reviews i watched trying to figure out whether i should care about first focal plane reticle or not, you did the best 'real life example' explanation that puts it in very clear perspective for me. excellent job Johnny. As with anything you do, your approach is methodical and thorough, yet never lacks practicality and never over-burdened with technical lingo or in-depth theory. i can relate to this type of review as oppose a million other youtubers that review their crap but also want show off how smart they are and how many words they know. sometimes (usually all the time) less is definitely more.

[@troynichols9788]

Brother, your vids are great. Full of relevant data presented in a fast and easy to understand manner. Nice work.

[@chrishall1407]

Absolutely fantastic job of showing both the differences in focal planes and glass. Even if it was exaggerated it did its job. I wish more channels would do such side by side comparisons.

[@bigghuncho6181]

Best review I’ve seen in a long time! Thanks you for your time buddy! Subscribed!

[@BDKennels]

Fantastic video. Well presented with a wealth of info. My wife was trying to decide between these two scopes and you helped her immensely. Much appreciated.

[@ohleocleafar]

Excellent review, it gives a very comprehensive and detailed review about what really matters. Thanks for spending the time and effort, it will definitely help a lot of people to make a more informed purchasing decision.

[@tektak2400]

Love this video! I had been feeling conflicted between Diamondback Tactical 6-24 & Strike Eagle 4-24 scopes, & this review really showed me what I needed to know. Thanks!

[@panduro95]

I recently found your channel and I have to say, you are a legend man. I just bought a Thompson Center Compass in 6.5CM as a platform to build my first precision rifle and your videos are a literal godsend for me. Keep doing what you’re doing! And THANK YOU!

[@craignapoli]

Thank you Johnny, your loading videos and this scope review are now my "go to" whenever i need clear, comprehensive information with no BS, i now have a 6-24×50 Diamond Back on my Tac A1 and and the results I'm getting from this set up with hand loads are now exceeding my greatest expectations, i can not thank you enough.

[@ronws2007]

All of my optics are Vortex. I have a Crossfire II 3-9/40 mm Dead Hold BDC that came with my Mossberg Patriot .308 Win. Then, with my Mossberg MVP LR-308 and my Windham Weaponry R16SFST-30 (AR-10 platform) I put on the Diamondback Tactical 6x-24x/ 50 mm FFP scopes. Then, this year, the Venom came out and I bought three of those. One for the Patriot, which I re-homed to an MDT LSS Gen 2 Chassis, folding stock adapter, and SCS butt stock, one for the MVP, one for the R16. Which means I had the Crossfire II, and two Diamondbacks Tactical, and a few cheapies laying around. My newest hunting rifle, a TC Compass II .308 Win, I wanted lightweight with the Crossfire II but I feel like I am getting more precision with the Diamondback Tactical and it is 10 ounces heavier than the Crossfire II. However, my rifle weighs only 9 pounds 7 ounces, and I can live with that. So, I would suggest a Diamondback Tactical, if you can afford it, for all rifles. Maybe a Venom for long range or situations where you are constantly dialing different DOPE and returning to zero speeds that up. The only exception might be if you get a straight wall chambering like .350 Legend, .450 Bush Master or .45-70 Government. Then a dead hold BDC reticle might work. Vortex has one called the Crossfire II Straight Wall BDC. It competes with the Leupold Freedom 350 Legend. Though you can true any reticle with your cartridge using a ballistic calculator.

[@dansloan4242]

Your groupings at a hundred yards are insane, great job!

[@WestDesertShooter]

Hey dude that was the best visual of chromatic apparitions I’ve seen, very educational! I think these are a decent value that appear to track pretty well! I definitely understand your reasoning for liking 2nd FP for me I like first focal plane to call missed shots. Great review man I like your approach, also the groups were excellent here!

[@agentjwa]

yep, just remember you also get CA from the mirror in the adapter and any CA from the cell phone lens. any time we bend white light the different colors are going to show because they dont pass through glass at the same speed.

[@nicholaspookia9985]

Value things that work for us.... but the extra Value on optics should be close or equally value to the arm. Glass isn’t cheap but it’s worth the shoot experiences.

[@Joeatsaco69]

West Desert Shooter yes proof on the tracking. I have not tested that yet.

[@justinhohn9974]

Chromatic Aberration shows up even on my pst gen 2.

[@paulflores5499]

Thanks for the review, best I've seen, and very educational too.

[@Freddie206]

Thank you very much for all your hard work and time for making this video!

[@johnhollifield5910]

Absolutely one of the best scope reviews I've seen. I think you covered everything very well and left out all the superfluous BS so many other like to add in trying to be entertaining. Just give me the facts and let me decide. THANKS!

[@062000mathu]

Very good comparison video. I enjoyed the professional and unbiased review. Thank you

[@TheChristonline]

Thank you for all your help Johnny.

[@boostedsoarer]

One of best scope reviews and comparisons... Subscribed

[@Mark.Hugie1]

Awesome video ...... everything from the field testing to the presentation. Thanks... helpful stuff

[@AP-gy9eg]

After watching your review I went and bought one. Thanks Johnny

[@bigz5262]

Alex Papadatos did you get to try it at any longer ranges yet?

[@flyingdutchman916]

DAMN YOU JOHNNY!!!!! i ordered this same exact scope and its backordered 4 months!

[@rramramirez9323]

Great review and comparison. One of the best scope reviews I've seen especially compared to others who just talk about the scopes and give positive and negative opinions without any substance or basis for their opinions other than setting the scope up on a mock-up action and point the scopes in their backyards and attest to the durability and performance based on a 45-second turret twisting frenzy. Fantastic shooting too. You have the T/C Compass and your loads dialed in on target.

[@FitnFire]

Great review!!! I have been looking at the MRAD version for my 6.5 Creedmoor for a budget option. I will have to try the tracking test, I really liked that.

[@eventhorizon4853]

Great video. Well done and very helpful. You are an excellent speaker/presenter.

[@DANEgerus]

Love your videos... you are the least followed, but by me the most appreciated reloader...

[@earlsmithson4749]

Great vid Johnny, thanks for helping me decide with these old eyes of mind

[@justa3v619]

I really like that diamond back reticle how the very center there’s nothing to obstruct the target

[@2fas4uSTI]

Thank you for taking the time to review this, I just put one on my 350 legend AR-15 platform. Have not had a chance to shoot it yet...

[@jacobmills1982]

Great review! Thanks for taking the time.

[@jimc6481]

I just happened across your video John, info still applies today sir. I too am looking for one more scope. You really done a great job explaining the important features and comparisons of the chromatic apparitions ....well done John, thank you...

[@sammysame]

@13:06 - That was a break-through and now I realize why people are praising this review - kudos, thanks for sharing!

[@Flight_Mike]

Nice presentation. I'm a huge fan of Vortex, just purchased the Viper Gen2 5-25x50 with the ebr7c reticle for my M70 .300 WM. Can't wait to sight it in.

[@wolflahti412]

A comprehensive comparison with clear explanations and no-nonsence presentation :)

[@brushymountainbushcraft1031]

Great job brother!! I just ordered a Strike Eagle ! Good to know stuff about 1st and 2nd focal plane! Thanks

[@Cubanb407]

Best video on scopes ive come across. Subbed

[@larsonhomeinspection9932]

Wow. Excellent, thorough review. Thank you!

[@matthewcooper967]

Every scope review should be this excellent.

[@HodgePodgeGarage]

Hands down best review ive seen of a scope. Looking for one for my 338 lapua amd still havent decided after watching this. Too many choices!

[@samm3838]

This was very helpful to me. After watching the video, I decided to go with the Strike Eagle. It seems to be the best deal for the money. My Vortex is going on a Springfield Armory Precision M1A in 6.5 Creedmoor. Thanks for the review.

[@1986devildog]

Thank you sir for the great factual presentation with know drama!

[@davidbarbee1276]

Hey, Johnny. I gotta say, I really like your videos. They are the best of any out there. It's clear that you'd make a good instructor. Your video helped me make two decisions on these scopes. I've been trying to select two scope rigs and I was already looking at the Vortex scopes. CZ-527 Varmint with 25.6 inch barrel in 6.5 grendel, is going with the 6-24 diamondback tactical FFP. 22" AR in 6.5 Grendel, going with the Stike Eagle 3-18 x44 SFP illuminated for the same reasons you outlined in your video. When hunting with the AR, I need wide field of view (and 31.8 feet on the strke eagle), and illuminated reticle is great in low light hunting in woods.s Your reloading videos are the best out there. I was intrigued at how incredibly well you shot 140 gr in the grendel and velocity was remarkable! I realize that your using a shorter barrel, but I'd love to see the new 135 grain A-tip tested in the Grendel. I'm thinking with that long barrel CZ, I might be able to push 2600. IDK.

[@hzk8773]

I am so pleased to see your video on subjects beyond reloading. Thank you! I wonder if you can make some videos on muzzle brakes with/without outer sound forwarding sleeves and their accuracy impacts.

[@HollywoodMGB3]

Great explanation and examples! Thank you very educational

[@Joeatsaco69]

Good vid. I love my Diamondback coming from cheaper scopes the glass is incredible. I didn’t thing I would like that reticle as I thought it was too busy but now I love it for quick adjustments. Where you see the bullet strike becomes your new reticle. I would buy many more Diamond backs. With the differences if I was to step up I would go all the way to the strike eagle but stay with the FFP. I would also stay with The ebr reticle if possible. I am now a Vortex Fanboy. Incredible from my past experience to now. Keep posting your very honest is your review.

[@andrews4276]

I bought a Diamondback 6-24x50 yesterday and I can happily confirm that they fixed most of the issues you pointed out about the turrets. They line up almost perfectly now with the notches, and the play is significantly less than what's on yours.

[@ramargate]

Nice review... The details I was looking for. 👍

[@RealFloridaHorseman]

Excellent review and comparison. Learned about chromatic aberration. Thanks!

[@elvisammo]

Excellent Review!

[@UserFormelyKnownAs_hjkh]

Quite an informative review! Awesome job!

[@scottlucas3871]

Take a look at Arken scopes they have HD and ELD glass in them priced pretty good

[@n721sw]

This is an excellent video, very well done sir.

[@richardsalinetrojr1957]

Thank you very much for the in depth review on this scope. getting ready to build a 20" heavy barrel AR-10 and looking into scopes for build as we speak. came across this and after watching every video I can find and reading countless reviews im thinking this is the scope I'm gonna end up going with for that particular build. build is gonna be specifically for longer range shooting so thinking this scope will work best for me and my budget since I'm not able to drop a grand or 2 on something better.

[@rdsii64]

After watching your review and having more rifles than scopes, I just took delivery of the diamondback tactical FFP. I got the 4-16x44 to save some money. (350.00 to my door with two day shipping from amazon) So far I like it. The glass is pretty good. It isn't PST gen 2 good, but its more than usable. The turrets were mushy but at 350.00 delivered, the turrets get no points lost for the mushy thing. I can hear and feel the clicks and thats all you can really ask for from a sub 400.00 optic. When I can get to the range, if it tracks, holds zero, and the click value is consistent from top to bottom its a winner.

[@jerryrobinson5163]

Very well made presentation brother and easy to understand Thank you.

[@HL99DMD]

14:10 Visual explanation is awesome!!

[@bluecrawler2867]

Very good video, my buddy is considering the diamondback and this should be very helpful for him. Thanks.

[@glenstribling6123]

You are an excellent teacher.

[@larslake]

Johnny; Excellent video. I think many times ppl get a bit overly excited about FFP scopes. Those scopes certainly have their advantages. The SFP scopes also have certain advantages like staying at higher magnification. I think knowing your scope's abilities makes all the difference in long range shooting. One important note - We don't always shoot in blight sunlight. Sometimes we've got very limited light and that's where the illuminated reticles comes into play.

[@brianmoore1820]

That's a supurb video! Thank you, I do obtain much information from these videos.

[@frufru0071]

Thanks for sharing this review. I’ve just acquired the Diamondback 6-24x 50, and it’s a big step up from the cheaper Bushnell and Simmons scopes that I have been using for ~7 years. The Vortex is on top of a T1x 22LR and once it was sighted in, I put holes in holes. I’ve never done that before. I’m not used to either of them, yet. I’m having trouble finding a decent bipod that fits on to a swivel stud. Great review.

[@WillRomansAirgunworld]

Great video my friend.....great info to know bin looking for an new scope and I love vortex....good job on all the details 👍..

[@joshaudet]

Great reviews and especially comparisons! Diamondback looks good on paper, but at the range and distance, that Viper glass sets the standard for me. Thank you!

[@edwaggonersr.7446]

I like the way you do videos. No loud noisy stupid music, you get to it without a silly intro. Thanks.

[@stanhamilton6031]

Very informative video! Thank You!

[@toddreeder3082]

I'm getting one of these for my Henry 4570.. excellent review Sir!

[@stieger9220]

Good stuff- love your content

[@faithandfarmingtennessee872]

My strike eagle checked a lot of boxes for my Grendel build. 4 power on the low end for close hunting situations, illuminated reticle and 50mm objective lens for low light conditions, and 24 power top end for long shits at the range. It's a very versatile optic.

[@jamesmooney5348]

Good job on the video. Good info, helps

[@LooxJJ]

You sir are the best reviewer!

[@davidpayne3604]

After many years of peering through top tier telescopes (Takahashi and Televue) and Kowa spotting scopes....the same holds true in riflescopes....buy all the quality you can afford....but thanks for showing the differences in real viewing situations for the different price points from the same manufacturers line of optics and explaining chromatic aberration and its effect on optical clarity. Great video !!!

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Great Video !

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Dang that TC can shoot pretty good. Great video

[@abuzaben]

Best scope review ever, you should do much more videos

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Outstanding video, thank you.

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Great content! I would love to see a new bolt action introduced into the series... 270...260...280...25-06... idk just a new bolt gun in a new caliber. Keep up the great work!

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Great great video! Thanks for this!

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[@EpikArms]

great review!

[@TexasTrained]

nice.I think you are pulling it off the the right and low a tad bit.I could tell the chromatic aboration differences.Im so glad you showed me that info so I know what to look for a little better.Also I love the open reticle .Great Video.Thank you

[@fishingthe910]

My buddy just bought the diamond back, I'm glad I spent the money on the Viper PST.

[@richardmcdonald4190]

Once again John, great review! I'm a big photography buff, and in photography, aberration is a big deal. In shooting, color isn't so much. I do understand it's about the quality of the glass. That's why I use ED glass in my Nikons. Great point on can you hit with a $400 as well as $1100. Using a load you posted in the 6.5 Grendel series, I shot a .460 4 shot group, after the fist sight in. New 18" Grendel barrel from Atheris Barrel Company. The scope was 4.5-18X 40, on sale, at Midway for $165.00. I have to respect what you do, and what you say. Again, a good review. I watch as many of your loading vids as I can. My girl calls you, the Hands.

[@forresttindall]

Good comparison. Made me reconsider the diamondback

[@VT560T]

Best video illustrating FFP vs SFP

[@daverieck6352]

Grreat video, Explained very well . Thank You

[@carloschavez5368]

I have one and i didn't really think it would hold up to my carbine ruger 44 magnum , i went through 3 scopes that claim shock proof all junk till i came across vortex diamond back it holds up to my activities of hunting, rain or shine. Great scope im happy

[@harryballsack7855]

Excellent Video, Thanks

[@PNAT339]

Fantastic video. Thanks

[@jeejay98]

Great comparison video. Very well detailed. I think the Diamondback is just right for my cheapo Savage Axis II 7mm-08.

[@jonrasmussen5645]

Great review. Thanks

[@kubinb]

Great review.

[@arlenleffmann4966]

Good video. Helps with my decision

[@wldtrky38]

I just bought a Diamondback, 3 days later I found a Strike Eagle on sale for near the same price... I guess I should buy 1 more. 😊 I would love the PST, just out of my price range. Nice review, thanks !