--- product_id: 8141250 title: "Diamondback Second Focal Plane, 1-inch Tube Riflescopes" brand: "vortex" price: "€ 570.61" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Vortex" url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/8141250-diamondback-second-focal-plane-1-inch-tube-riflescopes store_origin: CY region: Cyprus --- # 4-12x magnification range Argon purged & O-ring sealed fogproof/waterproof Metal on metal precision turrets Diamondback Second Focal Plane, 1-inch Tube Riflescopes **Brand:** vortex **Price:** € 570.61 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎯 Lock in your shot, own the hunt with Diamondback precision. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Diamondback Second Focal Plane, 1-inch Tube Riflescopes by vortex - **How much does it cost?** € 570.61 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/8141250-diamondback-second-focal-plane-1-inch-tube-riflescopes) ## Best For - vortex enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted vortex brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Endure the Wild:** Hard anodized, shockproof one-piece tube conceals and protects your scope. - • **Effortless Zeroing & Tracking:** Precision glide erector system with resettable turrets ensures repeatable accuracy. - • **Pinpoint Precision at Every Range:** Dead-Hold BDC reticle eliminates guesswork for flawless hold-over. - • **Lifetime Confidence, Zero Compromise:** Unlimited VIP warranty backs your scope for life—transferable and unconditional. - • **Crystal-Clear Vision from Dawn to Dusk:** Fully multi-coated lenses deliver bright, sharp images in any light. ## Overview The Vortex Diamondback 4-12x40 Second Focal Plane riflescope combines versatile magnification with a Dead-Hold BDC reticle for reliable range estimation. Its fully multi-coated lenses provide bright, clear images, while the rugged, anodized aluminum one-piece tube ensures durability and concealment. Precision metal turrets and a glide erector system guarantee accurate zeroing and tracking. Argon purging and O-ring sealing make it fogproof and waterproof, all backed by Vortex’s unlimited lifetime VIP warranty. ## Description DIAMONDBACK 4-12X40 RIFLESCOPE The Diamondback—loaded with features! First, the solid one-piece aircraft-grade aluminum alloy construction makes the Diamondback riflescope virtually indestructible and highly resistant to magnum recoil. Argon purging puts waterproof and fogproof performance on the agenda, and advanced fully multi-coated optics raise an eyebrow when crystal clear, tack-sharp images appear in the crosshairs. Look for all this and more in a riflescope you'd expect to cost quite a bit more-but doesn't. We can live with that. 4-12x40 riflescope is ideal for big game, predator/varmint, muzzleloader, slug shotgun, and long range applications. Dead-Hold BDC reticle has a customized design that helps eliminate guesswork on hold-over and windage corrections. Good for any hunting or shooting at varying ranges where estimating hold-over would be a concern. Review: Great scope for the money! - I did a lot of research before going with someone I had never heard of. What I found on various gun and hunting forums I'm on is that not a single person had one bad word to say about Vortex. I used a lot of Google-fu too and the thing that sticks out the most about my research was that I came across one forum post where a guy said he was a lifetime Leupold owner but after using the Diamondback he couldn't see EVER spending Leupold type money on a scope ever again. That was pretty much what sold me. My personal experience is limited to one range trip of about 3 hours but let me tell you. This thing is slick! It's THE NICEST scope I've ever owned in this price range. The glass is extremely clear, the variable power ring is easy to twist and the windage and elevation knobs are knurled and can easily be rotated without a coin or a flat head. The BDC reticle is fantastic and any picture you find online won't do it justice in real life. This is once company I'm glad I took a chance on. I got my hands on their Strike Fire recently too and it was a fantastic optic too. This is one company that I will definitely be revisiting when I need something else to put on top of another rifle. Update: This scope has seen action in the field and has helped me put meat in the freezer. It was nice to get out in a real world setting and off the range to see what it was capable of....I wasn't disappointed. She currently is seated in a LaRue mount(Which I highly suggest). I tried cheaper mounts that did "ok" but the LaRue really helped me settle in and tighted up my groups by at least half an inch at 100yds. Also, this is being usin on a AR in 6.8SPC with ZERO problems. Review: Excellent Purchase - Perfect starter scope! Budget Friendly and excellent magnification. Bought this item twice for both of my son's! ## Features - The Diamondback 4-12x40 riflescope is one of multiple configurations in the Diamondback lineup and is ideal for a variety of applications. - Dead-Hold BDC reticle is good for hunting at varying ranges where estimating hold-over would be a concern. - Lenses are fully multi-coated for crystal clear, bright images from dawn till dusk. The fast focus eyepiece allows for quick and easy reticle focusing. - Metal on metal precision turrets offer the ability to zero reset after sight-in. A precision glide erector system ensures accurate tracking and repeatability. - A solid one-piece tube with a hard anodized finish creates a shockproof and durable scope while helping conceal position. Argon purged and o-ring sealed the scope will deliver a lifetime of fogproof and waterproof performance. - Backed by our unlimited, unconditional, lifetime, VIP Warranty. A fully transferable promise to repair or replace your item if it becomes damaged/defective. Does not cover loss, theft, deliberate damage or cosmetic damage that doesn't hinder performance. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001EC7KMY | | Best Sellers Rank | #9,578 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #11 in Rifle Scopes | | Brand | Vortex | | Brand Name | Vortex | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Rifle | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,576 Reviews | | Eye Relief | 79 | | Field Of View | 32.4 feet | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00875874000889, 00875874001152 | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Included Components | Riflescope, Removable lens covers, Lens cloth | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 12"L x 2.5"W x 2.5"H | | Item Display Dimensions | 12 inches | | Item Display Weight | 14 pounds | | Item Type Name | riflescope | | Item Weight | 14.6 ounces | | League Name | Fantasy Leagues | | Lens Color | Clear | | Magnification Maximum | 12 | | Magnification Minimum | 4 | | Manufacturer | Vortex | | Manufacturer Part Number | DBK-04-BDC | | Material Type | Aluminum | | Model Name | Diamondback Second Focal Plane Riflescope | | Model Number | DBK-04-BDC | | Mounting Type | Weaver Mount | | Number of Items | 1 | | Objective Lens Diameter | 40 millimeters | | Product Dimensions | 12"L x 2.5"W x 2.5"H | | Product Style | 4-12x40 - Dead-Hold BDC | | Reticle Type | BDC | | Sport | Hunting, Shooting | | Sport Type | Hunting, Shooting | | Style | 4-12x40 - Dead-Hold BDC | | Team Name | Diamondback | | UPC | 714686727358 875874001152 855983007207 705911335929 855983007542 637813603069 875874000889 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | Unlimited, unconditional, lifetime warranty. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Vortex - **Color:** Black - **Item Weight:** 14.6 ounces - **Magnification Maximum:** 12 - **Magnification Minimum:** 4 - **Material:** Aluminum - **Objective Lens Diameter:** 40 millimeters - **Product Dimensions:** 12"L x 2.5"W x 2.5"H - **Sport:** Hunting, Shooting - **Style:** 4-12x40 - Dead-Hold BDC ## Images ![Diamondback Second Focal Plane, 1-inch Tube Riflescopes - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ScnilrEVL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: is ths a cross hair scope** A: I think he means is it a wire or etched. **Q: would this scope be good for a ar 15** A: Yes **Q: Is this a dead hold bdc** A: yes, it works great/... very accurate. **Q: Does this have zero reset turrets or can they be purchased for this scope?** A: No, this scope does not have a zero stop feature and they are not able to be purchased for it. The feature you are looking for is going to be on scopes that have exposed turrets, for example the Vortex PST line of scopes. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great scope for the money! *by P***. on March 7, 2012* I did a lot of research before going with someone I had never heard of. What I found on various gun and hunting forums I'm on is that not a single person had one bad word to say about Vortex. I used a lot of Google-fu too and the thing that sticks out the most about my research was that I came across one forum post where a guy said he was a lifetime Leupold owner but after using the Diamondback he couldn't see EVER spending Leupold type money on a scope ever again. That was pretty much what sold me. My personal experience is limited to one range trip of about 3 hours but let me tell you. This thing is slick! It's THE NICEST scope I've ever owned in this price range. The glass is extremely clear, the variable power ring is easy to twist and the windage and elevation knobs are knurled and can easily be rotated without a coin or a flat head. The BDC reticle is fantastic and any picture you find online won't do it justice in real life. This is once company I'm glad I took a chance on. I got my hands on their Strike Fire recently too and it was a fantastic optic too. This is one company that I will definitely be revisiting when I need something else to put on top of another rifle. Update: This scope has seen action in the field and has helped me put meat in the freezer. It was nice to get out in a real world setting and off the range to see what it was capable of....I wasn't disappointed. She currently is seated in a LaRue mount(Which I highly suggest). I tried cheaper mounts that did "ok" but the LaRue really helped me settle in and tighted up my groups by at least half an inch at 100yds. Also, this is being usin on a AR in 6.8SPC with ZERO problems. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Purchase *by L***A on June 12, 2026* Perfect starter scope! Budget Friendly and excellent magnification. Bought this item twice for both of my son's! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome Scope - Very Clear *by W***U on January 17, 2026* Crystal Clear OPtics. Very easy to adjust for Bore Sight. Not too far off out of the box. Very easy to get a clean sight picture. I love it so far. I will update after a day at 200yrds if it doesn't function perfectly. As for now, I HIGHLY Recommend this scope. There's no Paralax, but I was aware of that and that was not neccessary for my needs. I traded that for the clairty of glass. I had a Barska and it took forever to get rid of the black fog around the reticle. This sights quickly and easily. NOTE - This is 1" Tube, NOT 30mm (1.25") Don't ask why I bring that up ;-) ## Frequently Bought Together - Vortex Optics Diamondback Riflescope - Vortex Optics Pro Series Riflescope Rings --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/8141250-diamondback-second-focal-plane-1-inch-tube-riflescopes](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/8141250-diamondback-second-focal-plane-1-inch-tube-riflescopes) --- *Product available on Desertcart Cyprus* *Store origin: CY* *Last updated: 2026-10-13*