Leupold Deltapoint
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The Deltapoint arrived yesterday from Leupold. I asked for the 3.5 minute dot version; versus the 7.5 minute version which is the Delta (triangle so to speak) for the aiming point. http://www.leupold.com/tactical/products/scopes/deltapoint-reflex-sights/My first impressions: it is much heavier than the JPoint, and the quality is much better than the JPoint, as far as overall finish and feel and looks. And the Leupold cover is rubber and fits nice and snug, whereas the JPoint cover is plastic and fits very loosely and can be easily lost (which I have already done once.) I will be working on my review of it and post it when it is ready.
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Gregg,
Definitely look forward to your review!
Do you think the weaver-style supplied mount for the Leupold gives it the perceived weight difference? After reading your initial impressions, I went back and reviewed specs of both (which I had done prior to my purchase). The manufacturer sites list the DeltaPoint at 0.6 oz (18 grams) and the J-Point at 0.5 oz (14 grams).
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Give it a 'good' workout, Gregg. I had a similar product by another manufacturer 'give up the ghost'(lost windage/elevation adjustment)after less than 200rds.
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Gregg,
Definitely look forward to your review! Do you think the weaver-style supplied mount for the Leupold gives it the perceived weight difference? After reading your initial impressions, I went back and reviewed specs of both (which I had done prior to my purchase). The manufacturer sites list the DeltaPoint at 0.6 oz (18 grams) and the J-Point at 0.5 oz (14 grams). Good point, SChunter. I pulled the mount off the Deltapoint and put the Deltapoint on my RCBS powder scale. It weighed 246 grains, and the JPoint without mount weighed 176 grains; 70 grains difference. The Deltapoint mount, with mounting screws, weighed 576 grains. The JPoint mount, with screws (a SIMILAR CROSS SLOT mount designed for the JPoint), weighed 281 grains. Deltapoint w/mount = 822 grains; JPoint w/mount = 457 grains. SOOO... with similar mounts, the Deltapoint is 365 grains heavier. One drawback of more weight is greater momentum, (mass at rest, snapped into motion by recoil ie. an object at rest tends to stay at rest) which is what tears scopes apart under heavy recoil, and even causes scope tubes to flex, when viewed with high speed cameras... The Leupold housing is magnesium, which gives it great strength. The LED and electronics are really the weak point in any of these red dot sights. MHO
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Thanks Gregg! I figured the difference was mostly attributed to the mounting system. Running it on one of my FA 83's, I ditched the cross-slot in favor of the FA Mount.
FYI - even though Freedom's instructions say that the shim is NOT needed with the Delta Point, I found that it was on my 4 3/4" gun.
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I have had to use the shims on almost every one of the installations I have done on revolvers, with the JPoints and my Optima.
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Gregg,
Looking forward. And from first hand "experience", go easy on those Delta setscrews. A little dab will do ya ;^) If you can find the correct size for a magnatip style screwdriver, I would do that and ditch the supplied wrench.
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Sounds like real good advice, Craig. Those screws are tiny.
Another plus for the Deltapoint: after you get the sight-in setting screws where you want them, you gently tighten the locking screws to lock it all in.
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Gregg, Have you completed your review & write up?
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Thanks, guys, I am really wanting to get going on it, but I am waiting on some custom grips for my FA .454; the gun I want to use for the write-up.
You have my word I will get it going as soon as I get those grips!
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Waiting patiently for a hunters review of this sight. Most everything else review wise out there, is based on ar platforms and how well the deltapoint will fare during the zombie invasion.
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I'm with Boot. Zombie invasion is low on my performance priority list.
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Boot and NW,
I put a DeltaPoint on my 4 3/4" 500WE last fall. Quick pointing, low profile, and enables me to shoot minute of whitetail/hog out to 100. Shot one poor Carolina nanny and dinged a big hog with it last season.
I have the 3.5MOA dot model on mine, using the FA-supplied mount that is used for both the J-Point and the DeltaPoint.
It'd work for the zombies too, but I have other guns for that
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SChunter, thanks for the info. Im going to be installing a red dot on my ruger soon, and am trying to absorb any and all info/insight/opinions on what works best.
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Here's the Trijicon RMR.
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Gary, That is one clean looking combo. Have you had a chance to shoot it yet?
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Dur, do you know who makes a mount for a ruger blackhawk for the delta point. I think I may put one one the 45 bisley and one on the 44mag
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FA-supplied mount that is used for both the J-Point and the DeltaPoint. So the JPoint and the Leupold use the same base? If so, the Optima base should work as well.
Rod, too.
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cfish2: Dur, do you know who makes a mount for a ruger blackhawk for the delta point. I think I may put one one the 45 bisley and one on the 44mag That is the problem with these heads up optics. No standard mounting on weaver rails. I'm sticking with the tube sights.
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That is the problem with these heads up optics. No standard mounting on weaver rails. I'm sticking with the tube sights.
Huh? The Trijicon and the Zeiss Z-point both have the option of a weaver or picatinny base. Actually the Z-point doesn't have a removable base so you have to order it for weaver or picatinny. Leupold has the cross-slot mount that, I believe, is universal.
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That is the problem with these heads up optics. No standard mounting on weaver rails. I'm sticking with the tube sights.
Huh? The Trijicon and the Zeiss Z-point both have the option of a weaver or picatinny base. Actually the Z-point doesn't have a removable base so you have to order it for weaver or picatinny. Leupold has the cross-slot mount that, I believe, is universal. Gary - correct on the Leupy. And I know I've seen the J-Point on Weaver bases. The other bases just make a cleaner, lower profile
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I have shot it a few times to get it on paper at 25 but I ran out of ammo before I could give it a good workout. I also had to shim it a little to get it to zero. It was shooting too high out of the box.
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I have always had intrest in these sights, always put it off, and forced my self to shoot irons and work on my shooting,
I always looked at the trijicon's, What have you guys found to be the most durable and best overall optic, trijicon of leupold.
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I don't think you'll find much difference, if any, between the major brands - Trijicon, Aimpoint, EOTech, Leupold etc - they will take whatever you can handle including the 50BMG. Seems they all turn out a lemon every now & then but they all stand behind their products in case you happen to be that unlucky soul.
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No standard mounting on weaver rails. Really? The JPoint also uses the same base. And several others have their own version of weaver mount as well.
Rod, too.
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Here's the Trijicon RMR. Gary, Wow! That is a real clean looking installation; doesn't surprise me the mount is from Freedom Arms. Mr. Bob Baker (Freedom Arms) did the same thing for the JPoint a few years back; offered an exceptionally clean base to go on the FA 83 for the JPoint; no longer available though.
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cfish2: Dur, do you know who makes a mount for a ruger blackhawk for the delta point. I think I may put one one the 45 bisley and one on the 44mag That is the problem with these heads up optics. No standard mounting on weaver rails. I'm sticking with the tube sights. Frank, You may have missed it, but if you read this thread from the beginning, you would have seen on Page 1 this post from SCHunter where your question on the Weaver-Style mounting systems was addressed: Quote: "Gregg, Definitely look forward to your review! Do you think the weaver-style supplied mount for the Leupold gives it the perceived weight difference?............." End Quote
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Here's the Trijicon RMR. Gary, Wow! That is a real clean looking installation; doesn't surprise me the mount is from Freedom Arms. Mr. Bob Baker (Freedom Arms) did the same thing for the JPoint a few years back; offered an exceptionally clean base to go on the FA 83 for the JPoint; no longer available though. Gregg, do you know why it's no longer available for the M83? Just last fall, I bought one for my M97 and was thinking about one for the M83; I just haven't check lately.
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KRal,
I bought two for my 83s earlier this year.
The FA website still advertises it.
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No KRal I don't; possibly lack of demand; low sales?
Just in case, call FA; they may have a few set aside...
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They do have them for the Deltapoint and the Trijicon. I just got the one for the Trijicon.
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Greg Richter: Frank, You may have missed it, but if you read this thread from the beginning, you would have seen on Page 1 this post from SCHunter where your question on the Weaver-Style mounting systems was addressed Thank you. Great thread! I have nothing to add, but am sure enjoying it. Keep it coming.
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Has anyone tried the Trijicon RMR with the triangle reticle?
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Just took delivery of this one last week.....weighs a whopping ounce.
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Very Nice, Have you had a chance to shoot with it yet? Any first impressions.
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Maybe this weekend -- haven't shot my .500 JRH in ages.....
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Just took delivery of this one last week.....weighs a whopping ounce.
Ummm...more details, please! Reticle/dot options, your findings, etc... Poor 500JRH is feeling neglected after the delivery of the Max, huh? Better send it to a loving home
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Just took delivery of this one last week.....weighs a whopping ounce.
Ummm...more details, please! Reticle/dot options, your findings, etc... Poor 500JRH is feeling neglected after the delivery of the Max, huh? Better send it to a loving home Haha!! It's an Ultradot L/T with a 2 moa dot. I haven't even tightened it down yet, but just might take it for a spin on Saturday and at least get it sighted in. More details to follow......
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Whitworth, do you think that one will be as durable and tough as a regular tube type ultradot?
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My previous post: "Mr. Bob Baker (Freedom Arms) did the same thing for the JPoint a few years back; offered an exceptionally clean base to go on the FA 83 for the JPoint; no longer available though." KRal,
I bought two for my 83s earlier this year.
The FA website still advertises it. I stand corrected, wtroper is correct. My mind slipped and I was actually referring to the JPoint mount for the Ruger single action revolvers; those were discontinued. My apologies.
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Just took delivery of this one last week.....weighs a whopping ounce. Looks nice; how about a report!
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I am sure this question has been awnsered in the past, has anybdoy made a flush mounting for the S&W revolvers?
Or has anybody modified a weigand base to be shorter? For this style of red dot
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Whitworth, do you think that one will be as durable and tough as a regular tube type ultradot? You know, I don't have a clue. The owner of Ultradot knows that I would be putting it on something with obscene recoil and he didn't hesitate to send it out. I think the tube type sights by design are tougher, but I think the light weight will help with the durability.
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Just took delivery of this one last week.....weighs a whopping ounce. Looks nice; how about a report! I will as soon as I sight it in. I will try this weekend between the .500 Maximum and the .45 Colt.
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I'm thinking of putting a dot on the BFR 45-70 instead of the fixed 4 power leuopold thats on it right now. Hmm, delta point looks like it might work.
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I'm thinking of putting a dot on the BFR 45-70 instead of the fixed 4 power leuopold thats on it right now. Hmm, delta point looks like it might work. You'll still need to mount it to the aluminum base you got with the revolver. Those Leupolds aren't cheap. Is that the 3.5 moa sight that Gregg got?
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Ya, I know they clean your wallet out. Not sure about Greggs sight. I think it is the 3.5.
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The Ultradot L/T I just got runs $269.00 and features a 2 moa dot. I need to put it through its paces to see what it can take, but I am impressed with it so far! Standby for a report.
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Re: Leupold Deltapoint
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What are you mounting it on?
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Re: Leupold Deltapoint
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What are you mounting it on? My BFR in .500 JRH. It should give us a good idea as to what it can take.
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Re: Leupold Deltapoint
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I like the smaller dots size. More precise when you start going beyond 50 yards.
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Re: Leupold Deltapoint
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What are you mounting it on? My BFR in .500 JRH. It should give us a good idea as to what it can take. Well hurry up!!!! Hunting season is just around the corner ya know
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Re: Leupold Deltapoint
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07/10/2012 2:16 PM
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I like the smaller dots size. More precise when you start going beyond 50 yards. I agree. But I never had any trouble with the 4 moa dot of the Ultradot 30 even at greater ranges (not really an issue when shooting big game).
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Re: Leupold Deltapoint
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What are you mounting it on? My BFR in .500 JRH. It should give us a good idea as to what it can take. Well hurry up!!!! Hunting season is just around the corner ya know I don't think I will be using it this year. I am on an open-sight kick right now and have been using my .45 Colt Bisley and my .500 Maximum. I plan on hunting with both this year, but maybe I'll take the .500 JRH for a spin as well -- just depends on the number of opportunities I am presented with.
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Re: Leupold Deltapoint
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Ya, I'm with you on that. I went thru that last 2 years during deer season. I whacked a few does with revolvers with open sights. I posted one of them I popped with the 480 Raging bull. I have never mounted a sope on my RSBH 44mag during the 17 years I have owned it. And other then my6.5JDJ contender, it has taken more game then anything else I own. From beaver to ground hogs to prairie dogs and chickens, its one of my favorites for spending a day in the woods with.
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Re: Leupold Deltapoint
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I don't think I will ever put a scope on one. For me, it is still a game of getting as close as possible -- that is half the appeal to me. I found that red dots are good particularly if one's vision isn't so good. I'm just having too much fun with the iron sights right now!
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Re: Leupold Deltapoint
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I'm thinking of putting a dot on the BFR 45-70 instead of the fixed 4 power leuopold thats on it right now. Hmm, delta point looks like it might work. You'll still need to mount it to the aluminum base you got with the revolver. Those Leupolds aren't cheap. Is that the 3.5 moa sight that Gregg got? Yes, it is the 3.5. Can't wait to try it.
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Re: Leupold Deltapoint
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07/10/2012 2:43 PM
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Ya, I know what you mean. I am looking forward to getting my custom gun that is being built for me. I am looking forward to taking a buffalo with it with open sights. I also want to take a moose with the BFR 45-70 with open sights.
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Re: Leupold Deltapoint
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I'm thinking of putting a dot on the BFR 45-70 instead of the fixed 4 power leuopold thats on it right now. Hmm, delta point looks like it might work. You'll still need to mount it to the aluminum base you got with the revolver. Those Leupolds aren't cheap. Is that the 3.5 moa sight that Gregg got? Yes, it is the 3.5. Can't wait to try it. Gregg, when do you plan to try it out?
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Re: Leupold Deltapoint
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07/10/2012 2:54 PM
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Seasons44,
Rod modified a weigand base for one of my ruger BHs (shortened it) for the purpose of mounting a Burris Fastfire on it and making it fit into a FA holster designed for their M83 with a reflex sight. Turned out good.
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Can you post a photo of it? Would love to see it!
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Re: Leupold Deltapoint
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Whit,
I am at the office now. When I get home this afternoon, I will attempt to photograph it. However, I am the world's worst photographer. The 5 1-2" BH fit into the FA holster perfectly. However, I sent the holster to Rod so that he would have it when he was cutting back the base.
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07/10/2012 3:34 PM
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Looking forward to seeing it!
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Wtroper, thanks for the info, look foward to seeing it
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I have posted a few photos of the modified mount on the bragging board. Will try to attach a couple here. Oops. Better go refresh my memory on attaching photos.
Sorry, in my bumbling with the photos I started a new thread. It is in the hunting section. Maybe Gregg will move it back down here where it belongs.
BTW, Rod is building a 475 for me. I have asked him to make both a "short" mount for a reflex and a regular one for a scope.
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Here ya go wtroper
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I really like how that turned out!
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Re: Leupold Deltapoint
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Whitworth, what are the mount options on the UD l/t? Does it have a base like a JPoint/Trijicon or is it a weaver style only? I really like to 2MOA dot option.
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Weaver style -- it clamps on.
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I'm thinking of putting a dot on the BFR 45-70 instead of the fixed 4 power leuopold thats on it right now. Hmm, delta point looks like it might work. You'll still need to mount it to the aluminum base you got with the revolver. Those Leupolds aren't cheap. Is that the 3.5 moa sight that Gregg got? Yes, it is the 3.5. Can't wait to try it. Gregg, when do you plan to try it out? Whit, I am hoping to get my custom grips for my FA 83 .454 Casull by the end of this month; that is the gun I have it mounted on and want to give it a workout with.
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Looking forward to it, Gregg. I will take mine out this Saturday and give it a first workout.
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Gregg, Have you completed your review & write up? I have. It is in Gary's hands now; once he approves it, it will be posted. I will let y'all know.
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