I know some of you have had issues with PD, but besides that does anyone regret buying these? As a part time, unit specific optic are any of you unhappy with them? I fully realize they won’t compare to alphas but that’s not really what I’m looking for. My 10x42 along with a spotter do the majority of my work and would continue to do so, there are just some places, in some units where I think a 15x would be nice to have as an option. If they’re just junk then I would move on to something else but I just need something that would get me by so to speak and for the price these are interesting
Diamondback 15x56s regrets
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Honestly, I wish I had spent more time with them so I could answer your question. As soon as I knew the PD was too small I packed them back up so I didn't risk damage and inability to return.
Buy from a reputable dealer and you can return them would be my advice. I did so at Scheels.
Buy from a reputable dealer and you can return them would be my advice. I did so at Scheels.
I wasn’t impressed to say the least. Depending on your 10’s and spotter, you’re better off either saving for something else or just running what you have.
I ran them on 1 hunt and sold them shortly after. Seems like glass was always cloudy, and I couldn’t stop focusing them. They hurt more eyes more than anything. I preferred the Vulture over them to be honest.
That being said I loved my Kaibab in 15 and 18. I would hold tight and find a used pair of Kaibab’s. If they’re still a bit out of the budget(happens to all of us) then keep your eyes peeled for the Cronus BTR or Forge in 15x56 as I felt both those options were a step above the DB HD.
I ran them on 1 hunt and sold them shortly after. Seems like glass was always cloudy, and I couldn’t stop focusing them. They hurt more eyes more than anything. I preferred the Vulture over them to be honest.
That being said I loved my Kaibab in 15 and 18. I would hold tight and find a used pair of Kaibab’s. If they’re still a bit out of the budget(happens to all of us) then keep your eyes peeled for the Cronus BTR or Forge in 15x56 as I felt both those options were a step above the DB HD.
Pupillary distance, just the distance from the center of the pupil in one eye to the center of the other
Same. Didn't work out.
Might as well become at ease with spending $1000 if you want 15x56 worth having.
That seems to be the case. It was a big enough difference that I was looking into these because it really doesn’t seem like there are good options until you start getting into that zone. I like the maven b5s, I have a friend with a pair but they’re also 4x the cost. I’m not even 100% convinced that I want 15s so it feels like a reach
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I'm not sure how anyone says diamondbacks are even usable.
Maybe my buddy had an extra bad pair but he thought 3 does at like 400 yards were stumps.
He argued and argued till I handed him my sworos.
I'm not saying you have to have the best.
But far as I was concerned he mise well of had a brick hanging from his neck.
Maybe my buddy had an extra bad pair but he thought 3 does at like 400 yards were stumps.
He argued and argued till I handed him my sworos.
I'm not saying you have to have the best.
But far as I was concerned he mise well of had a brick hanging from his neck.
Ya, whereas I know for sure I want 15's.
Have you considered the Athlon Cronus 15x56's?
I hadn’t, I’m not sure I’ve looked through any athlon actually. Do you like those?
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I really really like my Athlon Cronus 15x56. The only thing I have noticed that might not be quite as good as the Alphas is, eye placement is a little finicky, you definitely need to be behind them. Also depth of field, is not what it is on the SLC’s. But they are really really nice. I have not looked through the diamondbacks 15x56 but I can tell you that my 15x Cronus has made it so I cant even look through my kids 10x42 diamondbacks.
Had a similar experience with Diamondbacks and Swaro's. The conversation went something like this . . .
What's that black blob?
You mean that red bush
No, it's a black blob
It's just a red bush dude
No way. It looks like a black bear
Here, look through these
WOOOOAAAHHHH
Yeah
This was during the middle of the day
Elkfitness
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I picked up the 15x56’s on sale and they are a great deal. I admit the PD would be an issue but you can check it quickly. Mine are nice and clear. I have a pair of the 10x42’s as well and they have been my main pair for at least a decade. I did buy the newer mode when they came out, but only because they were new. My original ones worked fine as well. I know there is a lot of hate for the diamondback 10x42’s but they have worked for me in the mountains of Colorado. I’ve never owned any others, so I can’t compare, but if all you can get are the diamondback’s, they will work just fine.
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I think, in and near it's price point, there's nothing close to it
They aren’t too shabby for the price!
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