Looking for feedback on the 4-16 model.  

I bought a Diamondback 4-12 years ago when the HP models were probably a dream, and it is unusable blurry past 10x or so.  Wondering if the HP models do the same?

Thanks.

Sorry to hear that your 4-12x diamondback is giving you issues. What distance are you seeing this issue? Do you have the AO model or just the fixed-parallax model?



The Diamondback HP will present less distortion due to its better optical quality/high range of distances that it can be focused for. Thanks and please let us know if you have further questions.



If you would like to get your current Diamondback in to customer care for a look, their number is 800-426-0048 ext. 6

I do not have the AO model, I have sent it in and the answer is it is "within spec".  I will gladly send it in again for another look as soon as deer season is over.  It is basically unusable over 10x, and I have 20/15 in both eyes.

I have other optics that do not have this issue.  However their magnification range only goes to 9x (non AO as well), so I am guessing the higher magnification exacerbates the issue.

Hence why I am asking about the new line.  I want feedback from other users on what their experiences have been.  Specifically the 4-16 model as I know with the PST line, some 4-16 models did not have glass on par with others.  However, the clarity variation was limited to the 4-16 models from what I have found.

Yeah it sounds like something I would be curious to check out. Generally, yes, higher magnification will cause more distortion but the scope should absolutely be usable up to max magnification. The Diamondback HPs have better glass and coatings than the standard Diamondbacks.