{"id":85328,"date":"2018-01-20T17:49:08","date_gmt":"2018-01-20T22:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=85328"},"modified":"2018-01-20T17:49:08","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T14:43:59","slug":"best-spotting-scope-500-vortex-diamondback-20-60x60","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/best-spotting-scope-500-vortex-diamondback-20-60x60\/","title":{"rendered":"One of the Best Spotting Scopes for $500 \u2014 Vortex Diamondback 20-60&#215;60"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Diamondback promises big performance in a small package, but did Vortex deliver on this economical spotting scope?<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Testing the Diamondback<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Hunting the spacious prairie of South Dakota often mean that the game you&#8217;re after can be miles away. Because of that, good glass is a necessity to see if the pursuit is worth the effort of closing the distance. In these situations, a spotting scope shines when your binoculars have reached the end of their rope. I used the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vortexoptics.com\/product\/vortex-diamondback-20-60x60-angled-spotting-scope\" campaign=\"VortexLink\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">Vortex Diamondback 20x60x60<\/a> for a season\u2019s worth of tags in the Rushmore State, chasing whitetails in the southeast, waterfowl in the northeast, mulies in the northwest, and elk in the southwest. It quickly became a favorite piece of gear that made an appearance on every hunt.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"One of the Best Spotting Scopes for 0 \u2014 Vortex Diamondback 20-60x60\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-85334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1896-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"One of the Best Spotting Scopes for 0 \u2014 Vortex Diamondback 20-60x60\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1896-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1896-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1896-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1896-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"One of the Best Spotting Scopes for 0 \u2014 Vortex Diamondback 20-60x60\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-85330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1893-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"One of the Best Spotting Scopes for 0 \u2014 Vortex Diamondback 20-60x60\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1893-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1893-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1893-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1893-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>SPECS:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Magnification<\/strong> | 20-60x<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective Lens Diameter<\/strong> | 60 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Linear Field of View<\/strong> | 114-51 feet\/1000 yards<\/li>\n<li><strong>Angular Field of View<\/strong> | 2.2-1 degrees<\/li>\n<li><strong>Close Focus<\/strong> | 20 feet<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eye Relief<\/strong> | 17-14 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exit Pupil<\/strong> | 3-1 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Length<\/strong> | 14 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong> | 33.8 ounces<\/li>\n<li><strong>MSRP:\u00a0<\/strong>$500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"One of the Best Spotting Scopes for 0 \u2014 Vortex Diamondback 20-60x60\" class=\"alignright wp-image-85329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1902-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"One of the Best Spotting Scopes for 0 \u2014 Vortex Diamondback 20-60x60\" width=\"576\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1902-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1902-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1902-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1902-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/>Best Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vortexoptics.com\/category\/diamondback_spotting_scopes\" campaign=\"DiamondbackVortex\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\"> Diamondback series <\/a>is one of Vortex\u2019s most popular, with the spotting scope having brethren in the rifle scope and binocular family as well. As with the entire Diamondback series, Vortex has aimed to create an economical optic that brags of performance and durability.<\/p>\n<p>On the durability note, this is often an overlooked part of having quality optics. Most envision that they\u2019ll treat their new binoculars or scope with utmost care, thinking that it\u2019ll never feel a bump or bruise. However, that\u2019s not the case in real-world hunting scenarios.<\/p>\n<h2>Durability<\/h2>\n<p>My Diamondback Spotting Scope spent about a month riding in the backseat of my pickup in case I needed to quickly access it to glass up a buck. From October to January, with repeated use and plenty of bumps and bruises, the scope performed the same all season just as it did out of the box. If you do mess up, though, Vortex offers lifetime warranties that are hassle-free to deal with, no matter whose fault it is, how it happened, or where you purchased it.<\/p>\n<p>As for the performance itself, the scope was top notch. It does its best work in the magnification range of 20-40X, providing sharp images that allowed me to do things like count the exact points on a buck, identify the different species of duck from across a lake, and scan for collars on a large herd of distant elk. It did well in low-light, which is when you\u2019ll be counting on it most, and never fogged up, even when temps dipped below freezing.<\/p>\n<p>What might be most likable about the Diamondback is its size. While 14 inches is very impressive for a spotting scope of this magnification, the weight of just 33.8 ounces is outstanding. Some scopes that go to 60x literally weigh twice as much, with most of them falling in the 40-60 ounce range. This is a big deal when you\u2019re considering the burden of hauling a spotting scope around in your backpack on a hunt, but Vortex makes it an easy decision with the efficient design.<\/p>\n<p>The dials on the scope performed as expected, and were hardly noticeable on any hunts (which is a good thing). The focus and magnification were always responsive, yet smooth. This is something you typically don\u2019t appreciate until it doesn\u2019t work like it should.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"One of the Best Spotting Scopes for 0 \u2014 Vortex Diamondback 20-60x60\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-85332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1877-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"One of the Best Spotting Scopes for 0 \u2014 Vortex Diamondback 20-60x60\" width=\"450\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1877-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1877-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1877-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1877-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_1877.jpg 1984w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Some Negatives<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The list of dislikes for the Diamondback is short. One gripe is that it often struggled at long distances when the sun was high, showing heat waves across the landscape that created a mirage effect. It should be noted that this is problematic for nearly all spotting scopes, and will give users fits even as you pay twice as much.<\/p>\n<p>Also, at the higher powers, the scope didn\u2019t offer the greatest imagery. Things would have the tendency to be blurrier or over-exposed, but it was never enough to be an inconvenience. For example, I could easily pick up on the frame size of deer at great distances to know if they were shooters or not, but couldn\u2019t always get the finer details like brow size.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Bottom Line<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For $500, this is one of the most feature-rich spotting scopes on the market at that price point. It easily punches above its weight class with glass quality and durability, and it can\u2019t be stressed enough how remarkable its size is. This is ideal for those who love firearms, whether you\u2019re looking use it for a day at the range, a weekend on the mountain, or just to keep it under your pickup\u2019s passenger seat.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about Vortex optics, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vortexoptics.com\" campaign=\"VortexOptics\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To purchase Vortex optics on GunsAmerica, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?Keyword=Vortex\" campaign=\"GAVortex\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Diamondback promises big performance in a small package, but did Vortex deliver on this economical spotting scope? Hunting the spacious prairie of South Dakota often mean that the game you&#8217;re after can be miles away. Because of that, good glass is a necessity to see if the pursuit is worth the effort of closing the distance. In these situations, a spotting scope shines when your binoculars have reached the end of their rope. I used the Vortex Diamondback 20x60x60 for a season\u2019s worth of tags in the Rushmore State, chasing whitetails in the southeast, waterfowl in the northeast, mulies in the northwest, and elk in the southwest. It quickly became a favorite piece of gear that made an appearance on every hunt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":74,"featured_media":85334,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_specdata_upc":"","_specdata_placement":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7,234,109,47,878,1007],"tags":[132,586,616,116,612,509],"featured":[],"hunt365":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-85328","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-gunsamerica-authors","8":"category-columns","9":"category-gear-reviews","10":"category-gear-optics-sights","11":"category-gear-optics-sights-scopes","12":"category-spencer-neuharth","13":"tag-buzz","14":"tag-column","15":"tag-gear","16":"tag-hunting-2","17":"tag-optics","18":"tag-vortex"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>One of the Best Spotting Scopes for $500 \u2014 Vortex Diamondback 20-60x60<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"One of the Best Spotting Scopes for $500 \u2014 Vortex Diamondback 20-60x60 - Authors\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/best-spotting-scope-500-vortex-diamondback-20-60x60\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"One of the Best Spotting Scopes for $500 \u2014 Vortex Diamondback 20-60x60\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The Diamondback promises big performance in a small package, but did Vortex deliver on this economical spotting scope? 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