I have both a DB Tactical 4-16x44 on a .223 and a Viper PST gen2 5-25x50 on A 6.5 CM. Both have served me well. The glass in the Viper is certainly clearer, the turrets have a much better feel and it has zero stop. The DB is IMO, a great scope for $500. The glass is surprising good for the price , and I really like the EBR 2 reticle. Works fine for the distances I shoot with the .223. The only complaints is both the parallax adjustment and the magnification ring are quite stiff. I added a throw lever to the mag ring, which helped.
Is the Diamondback Tactical too much scope for a 22lr CZ? Looking for advice for a future setup. ThanksI would echo this statement as that was my experience with my Vipers and Diamondbacks. The Diamondback Tactical has paralax adjustment (as does the Viper) where as the standard Diamondback doesn't, something to consider if that's important to you. The Vipers and Diamondback Tactical also have the option of MRAD or MOA reticles, where as the standard Diamondback has only MOA reticles.
*The Vortex haters were brought out on this one.
Better than a cheap Tasco. If found better glass, more features and a lot more scope with Riton. Best advice is if you like the scope buy the scope.Not my fault that I tried Vortex scopes and they couldn`t cut it so I don`t use them, don`t drive a dodge either. Back to Jim`s question, the Viper is better than the Diamond Back , but I still wouldn`t own one. What`s with this "feature" thing? If the scope is no good, it`s no good doesn`t matter how many "features " it has. You can put lipstick on a pig but it is still a pig. By the way I own several various brands of which Leupolds are the least expensive, I simply stated that I believe that a Leupold is better that a Vortex. Those that feel they have to defend them, go ahead. If you were to bash a Zeiss or Nightforce or whatever, I would simply reply ,"so don`t buy them anymore" and not feel compelled to defend them.
I had a Diamondback Tactical 4-16 on my Anschutz Silhouette .22lr and it was good for shooting targets and varmint out to 100m. Pushing .22lr's to greater distances has recently become more popular, in which case the 6-24 might be better suited if you want the added magnification.Is the Diamondback Tactical too much scope for a 22lr CZ? Looking for advice for a future setup. Thanks
After taking a look at the Diamondback tactical I wasn’t impressed with the glass. Maybe the Venom 3-15*44 a better option at 22 lr. I will like to see 22 holes at 100 yards so def need a bit more magnification than a 3*9previously had a couple of Vipers, some friends had diamondbacks and others.
I'd say the difference in glass quality between the Viper & Diamondback was about the same as the difference between the Diamondback and the Crossfire, if that helps you at all.
Personally, in vortex-land, I wouldn't go less than a Viper.