Rifle Scopes Would you buy a Leupold Deltapoint?

[2680fps]

I am looking at getting a mini red dot to mount in the 45 degree offset position.
Default is the Trijicon RMR but the features of the Leupold are intriguing. Plus, the lens glare from most all but the Leupold is a major turnoff.

Reports sounds like you either get one that works and works well or you get a lemon with a lifetime warranty. Sweet odds.

Thanks for any input.

 

[aaronfor10]

I have both and I'd say that there are distinct advantages to both. The trijicon can not be beaten in durability in terms of mRDS's. it is, in my opinion, the gold standard when it comes to a rough and tumble mRDS. (this is not including an Aimpoint micro, which would take the cake in this category) However, the deltapoint has such a better field of view it is ridiculous. The dot on the RMR is difficult to pick up for fast acquisition at first and with the larger lens surface area of the deltapoint, the dot is much more readily available. That being said it is flimsy in design as compared to the trijicon models. I'm not saying that it is a flimsy optic. I'm saying, comparatively, to the trijicon offerings, it is left wanting in the durability category. I will say that I havent had any problems with either of them when it comes to them working day in and day out and I have them mounted on pistols, not rifles. I would also say that the claim made about the deltapoint's durability is not backed up with a stress or torture test, just looking at it and noticing differences in the design of the models.

All in all, I would say that the Trijicon would be a bullet proof combat grade backup optic and the leupold deltapoint would be a more target or hunting grade optic where convenience and fast acquisition trumps an armored outer body.

Also, I'm not sure which model you are looking for in the trijicon offerings but i went with the new adjustable LED model and have loved it. They allegedly had issues with these models at the beginning of their production but the newer models have corrected the issues they were having with the reticle jostling loose and losing the dot.

 

[Brian]

RMR if your going to run it...

How tough? RMR tough! - YouTube

 

[BERTMAN77MK2]

I am putting a Delta pt on a match-grade .22 semi-auto handgun. I use an Aimpoint T-1 for an offset red-dot with a scope for a 3 gun rifle but am planing to try an RMR 3.5 moa. Had a T-1 on a Glock 21 but would like to try RMR there also.
Don't know about the long-term reliability of a Delta point.

 

[2680fps]

Thanks guys. Looking for a offset mini red dot. I have the Burkett gen 2 mount which will provide some protection where the durability of the leupold comes in to question. RMR is the standard but trijicons have always not been bright enough for me.

 

[VJJPunisher]

burris fastfire 2's is an economical alternative

 

[moochy28]

I had the delta point and thing I did not like are the adjustment screws. So got rid of it. Got the new Rmr with green dot

 

[rubicon06on33s]

I have the delta point and a eotech that I use in steal challenge. I find the eotech is much faster on target because of the larger reticle. The adjustment screws on the leupy suck but you only have to do it once. It also bothers me that it is on when ever in motion. That means that driving back and forth to the range it is on.

 

[CSTactical]

The Leupold Delta point works great.

Mike @ CSTACTICAL

 

[CSTactical]

Here is a video we did on the Leupold Delta Point. I also use one on a AK47.

Leupold Delta Reflex Sight - YouTube

Mike @ CSTACTICAL

 

[MIDWAY]

I love mine. I have it on a 45 offset on my AR.

The cheek weld for the scope is the same weld for the Delta point, just at a twist of the rifle. Works extremely well for bouncing between clearing rooms and the longer range/precision shots. I can't speak to the ruggedness of it, however, as I don't intentionally slam it into a mountainside in Afghanistan. (The standard internet forum test). It's taken all the bumps and jostles I've put it through tho.

 

[Crosshair]

I'm using the Triji in a 1 o'clock weaver mount. Got my RMR used with a Larue LT726 QD mount. Blazingly bright outdoors. If you are in a dark area and pointing into bright backlight it does wash out though. Very tuff and no batteries to mess with.