{"id":287,"date":"2022-09-27T11:39:05","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T11:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/?p=287"},"modified":"2022-09-27T11:39:05","modified_gmt":"2022-09-27T11:39:05","slug":"gear-review-vortex-diamondback-hd-2000-laser-rangefinder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/?p=287","title":{"rendered":"Gear Review: Vortex Diamondback HD 2000 Laser Rangefinder"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-18.jpg\" data-caption=\"\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-18-696x464.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-18-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-18-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-18-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-18-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-18-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-18.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" alt=\"\" title=\"Vortex Diamondback HD 2000 (18)\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>For the longest time, I thought I didn\u2019t have use for a rangefinder. I shot only at known distances at ranges marked as such. The bench sitting at 100 yards was, in my mind, at 100 yards away. I accepted that as fact, though it wasn\u2019t necessarily set in stone.<\/p>\n<p>Thinking back, I remember when I first started shooting at age 14. The pistol silhouette range where we shot rifles with cast bullets had what I understood to be a confusing combination of targets in meters and yards. I didn\u2019t put much thought into it or really care at the time. I had a book and knew to move the sights this much for this target on this range with this gun.<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, I realized not all distances are fixed and it really does matter. I needed to know how far I was shooting for both ballistic purposes and proper data.<\/p>\n<p>Many people have an eye for measurements. It\u2019s like guessing a person\u2019s birthday or weight at an amusement park. If I were the guesser, everyone would get a stuffed animal. Judging distance doesn\u2019t come naturally to me, but I\u2019m learning. No matter how good I get, though, a good rangefinder is an excellent tool for shooting precision.<\/p>\n<p>Just released, the <a href=\"https:\/\/vortexoptics.com\/more-products\/rangefinders.html\">Vortex Diamondback HD 2000<\/a> replaces their Ranger 1800 model. The Diamondback has a maximum reflective range of, you guessed it, 2000 yards\u2026200 yards beyond the max range of its predecessor.<\/p>\n<p>Its max deer range is 1400 yards, an impressive 500 yards more than the Ranger 1800. I especially appreciate the ability to range closer. The Diamondback has a minimum reflective range of 5 yards, half that of the Ranger\u2019s 10. Even more impressively, the Diamondback is $50 less expensive than the Ranger 1800 at $449.99.<\/p>\n<p>The Diamondback HD 2000 falls in the middle of Vortex\u2019s new rangefinder series. The Crossfire HD 1400 is replacing the Impact 1000 and the Viper HD 3000 falls between the new Diamondback and the Vortex\u2019s current top-of-the-line rangefinder, the Razor HD 4000.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a short comparison provided by Vortex.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_527892\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-527892\" style=\"width: 1122px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-527892 size-full\" alt=\"\" width=\"1122\" height=\"758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Capture2.png 1122w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Capture2-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Capture2-700x473.png 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Capture2-768x519.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Capture2-150x101.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Capture2-696x470.png 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Capture2-1068x722.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Capture2-622x420.png 622w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Capture2-560x378.png 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1122px) 100vw, 1122px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Capture2.png\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-527892 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Capture2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1122\" height=\"758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Capture2.png 1122w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Capture2-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Capture2-700x473.png 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Capture2-768x519.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Capture2-150x101.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Capture2-696x470.png 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Capture2-1068x722.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Capture2-622x420.png 622w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Capture2-560x378.png 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1122px) 100vw, 1122px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-527892\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Provided by Vortex<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I\u2019ve been thoroughly pleased with the Diamondback HD. It does everything I need it do do without fail. It\u2019s comfortable to hold with a slightly stippled polymer grip surface that\u2019s easy to grab in wet conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The rangefinder comes in a convenient carrying case with a wrist strap and bungee cord. The case itself uses a small bungee closure that\u2019s quiet to open and easy to manipulate with gloves.<\/p>\n<p>This is key for hunting. Many don\u2019t put much thought into the packaging or storage when buying new equipment. My first rangefinder came with a small carrying case that would never close with a wrist strap modeled for a 5-year-old. It was useless. Vortex put a lot of thought into making sure the included carrying case is fully functional.<\/p>\n<p>Vortex\u2019s case also has an attachment for a MOLLE system on the back and two small loops on the side for connection to a harness. The unit itself has a reversible utility clip. The clip is pre-installed on the left side of the unit, but comes with a 2mm hex key to switch it to the opposite side.<\/p>\n<p>The included wrist lanyard is long enough to wear around your neck. No matter how you want to carry the rangefinder, you can. If you prefer more stability than your hands can provide, the Diamondback 2000 has an integrated tripod adapter socket.<\/p>\n<p>At 7.6 ounces, this 7X magnification rangefinder is light enough to carry, but with enough heft that you don\u2019t question its quality. (Vortex\u2019s lifetime warranty doesn\u2019t hurt either.) It measures 4.4\u201d x 1.8\u201d and according to Vortex, is both waterproof and shockproof. I haven\u2019t had the courage to throw it into a pool for testing purposes, but I have no doubt Vortex will stand by it.<\/p>\n<p>What struck me about the Diamondback HD 2000 is both how comfortable it is to hold and how easy it is to use. It fits comfortably in my hand with my fingers falling right overtop the two control buttons on the top of the unit. Though some may laugh, I was immediately impressed with the battery cap.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_527893\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-527893\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-527893 size-large\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-7-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-7-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-7-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-7-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-7-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-7.jpg 770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-7-700x466.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-527893 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-7-700x466.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-7-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-7-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-7-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-7-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-7-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-7.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-527893\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Battery installation is very simple.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Whatever the product, battery installation is usually a pain. This battery cap is a small circle split in two with a small open space on one side for your finger. Stick your nail in the open space and flip one half of the circle up. Half the cap becomes a leverage point, allowing you to easily thread the cap in and out.<\/p>\n<p>The Diamondback 2000 takes one CR2 battery that Vortex says lasts for 2,000+ range measurements. I haven\u2019t hit that number yet, but even with extensive use, the battery is still going strong. The unit also has a low battery indicator that will light up inside the unit when it gets down to 25%.<\/p>\n<p>Though there\u2019s only one reticle, a small circle, I appreciated its plainness. In hunting situations, you don\u2019t have all day to play around and this unit is fast and accurate. The surprisingly complete and easy to understand user manual boasts .25 second measuring time and accuracy of \u00b11 yard up to 100 yards, \u00b12 yards between 100 and 500 yards and \u00b1 3 yards at 500 yards and over. Testing at known distances, the rangefinder readings matched. All of Vortex\u2019s rangefinders have three ranging modes: line of sight (LOS), Horizontal Component Distance (HCD) and a scan feature.<\/p>\n<p>HCD is suitable for most rifle and archery applications, providing an angle-corrected distance. LOS provides both a distance and slope incline. This mode provides no ballistic correction for slope, but is a line item for many ballistic solvers. Users have the option of measuring distance in meters or yards. The scan feature allows you to continuously measure as you scan an area, distances changing in real time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-527894 size-large\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-11-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-11-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-11-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-11-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-11-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-11.jpg 770w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-11-700x466.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-527894 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-11-700x466.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-11-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-11-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-11-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-11-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-11-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Vortex-Diamondback-HD-2000-11.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Compared to other Vortex rangefinders, the Diamondback HD 2000 offers the fewest number of target modes: normal and last. Normal range provides the target range with the strongest result. Last mode provides the furthest distance while scanning. Normal range is suitable for most applications while last mode is beneficial when ranging a specific target surrounded by other objects \u2014 in example, a deer standing among trees and rocks.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, the red OLED display allows five brightness options for varying light conditions and preferences. The diopter also has integrated focus adjustment.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Specifications:\u00a0Vortex Diamondback HD 2000 Laser Rangefinder<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Magnification:<\/strong> 7x<br \/><strong>Objective Lens:<\/strong> 24mm<br \/><strong>Max Reflective Range:<\/strong> Up to 2000 yards (1829 meters)<br \/><strong>Tree Range:<\/strong> Up to 1800 yards (1646 meters)<br \/><strong>Deer Range:<\/strong> Up to 1400 yards (1189 meters)<br \/><strong>Minimum Range:<\/strong> 5 yards (4.5 meters)<br \/><strong>Accuracy:<\/strong> \u00b1 1 yard @ \u2264 100 yards<br \/>\u00b1 2 yards @ \u2265 100 yards &amp; \u2264 500 yards<br \/>\u00b1 2 yards @ \u2265 500 yards<br \/>Maximum Angle Reading: \u00b160\u00ba<br \/><strong>Field of View:<\/strong> Linear @100 yards \u2014 335\u00b4<br \/>Angular \u2014 6.4\u00ba<br \/><strong>Eye Relief:<\/strong> 16mm<br \/><strong>Battery Type:<\/strong> CR2<br \/><strong>Battery Life:<\/strong> 2000+ Range Cycles at Brightness Level 3<br \/><strong>Length:<\/strong> 4.1\u2033 (103.4mm)<br \/><strong>Height:<\/strong> 3.1\u2033 (79.5mm)<br \/><strong>Width:<\/strong> 1.8\u2033 (45 mm)<br \/><strong>Weight w\/Battery:<\/strong> 7.6 ounces<br \/><strong>MSRP: $449.99<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ratings (out of five stars):<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Overall: * * * * *<\/strong><br \/>I\u2019ll be replacing my current rangefinder with th Diamondback HD 2000. While it doesn\u2019t have all the fancy ballistic capabilities some other rangefinders do, it\u2019s comfortable to hold, easy to use and offers a range of features that do everything I need. Measurements are incredibly quick and I appreciate the wide measurement range from 5 yards to 2000 yards. This provides great versatility, allowing me to use it to range pistol targets as well as long range rifle targets and game animals. The Diamondback HD 2000 well built and I don\u2019t feel I have to be cautious about taking it out in the field \u2014 it can take the use and abuse.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>Serena Juchnowski is a freelance outdoor writer, photographer and High Power Rifle competitor. She earned the Distinguished Rifleman\u2019s Badge in 2019, the highest honor for marksmanship recognized by the U.S. government and is also a member of the U.S. Young Eagles Palma team.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/gear-review-vortex-diamondback-hd-2000-laser-rangefinder\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the longest time, I thought I didn\u2019t have use for a rangefinder. I shot only at known distances at ranges marked as such. The bench sitting at 100 yards was, in my mind, at 100 yards away. I accepted that as fact, though it wasn\u2019t necessarily set in stone. 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