Delta Stryker 3.5-21x44 DLR-3

[tikka_rfn]

Just looking for feedback from anyone who has this scope, even if you have the DPRC ret.

It'll be going on a Tikka T3X CTR .308, which currently has a PST GENII 5-25x50 on it, use is for hunting mostly, very occassional target work. Hunting shots range from 50m to 400m max.

Its obviously not designed as a hunting scope but I dont really like moa/sfp or mrad/sfp

 

[VargmatII]

I tested the Delta with the DPRC reticle early this year, and from the top of my head; you will be getting much better turrets compared to the PST. The Delta also have a lot more adjustment range than the PST.
Its been a while since I looked through a PST last, so I am not sure about the glass. But I found the Delta to have a better than expected eye box and good if not great glass for its price point.

 

[tikka_rfn]

Thanks for the feedback. One thing I like is the capped windage turret on the Delta, PST windage rolled a couple of clicks more than once out hunting, to be fair when adjusted back it was bang on.

For the price point id think/hope the Delta glass is better than my PST, obviously the smaller obj might effect light transmission but I dont take many shots at first/last light anyways

 

[koshkin]

 

[tikka_rfn]

Thanks for that. I actually searched youtube, I didnt come across that review. Much appreciated

 

[VargmatII]

Thanks for the feedback. One thing I like is the capped windage turret on the Delta, PST windage rolled a couple of clicks more than once out hunting, to be fair when adjusted back it was bang on.

For the price point id think/hope the Delta glass is better than my PST, obviously the smaller obj might effect light transmission but I dont take many shots at first/last light anyways

The optics is bright and eyebox is easy to get behind all the way up to about 18x, after that it gets a bit dark and narrow. At least to my eyes.

 

[patriot07]

I had a Delta Stryker 4.5-30x56 on my Tikka for years. Fantastic scope. I just upgraded recently to the Burris XTR Pro. Love the Burris but sometimes I miss the Delta. They make great scopes

 

[tikka_rfn]

The optics is bright and eyebox is easy to get behind all the way up to about 18x, after that it gets a bit dark and narrow. At least to my eyes.

It'll mostly be used for hunting at ranges 400m and less so I can't imagine id ever need to go above 18x too many times.

 

[tikka_rfn]

I had a Delta Stryker 4.5-30x56 on my Tikka for years. Fantastic scope. I just upgraded recently to the Burris XTR Pro. Love the Burris but sometimes I miss the Delta. They make great scopes

The 5-25 PST is a little too much for the hunting I do now, just had a look at the XTR pro, Do you use that for target or hunting?

You had a different model but good to know you liked your Delta

 

[patriot07]

Mostly use the XTR Pro for target shooting. But it would do fine for either.

It and the Delta are very close. The Delta might even resolve things more clearly, but the field of view is so nice in the Burris that I decided to go that direction.

 

[tikka_rfn]

Mostly use the XTR Pro for target shooting. But it would do fine for either.

It and the Delta are very close. The Delta might even resolve things more clearly, but the field of view is so nice in the Burris that I decided to go that direction.

Ill be doing the opposite, mostly using the delta for hunting.

The Delta has a wider, on paper, albeit slightly, FOV than the PST, but the mag range is lower

 

[flogxal]

The optics is bright and eyebox is easy to get behind all the way up to about 18x, after that it gets a bit dark and narrow. At least to my eyes.

That's how I would describe it. And the 18-21x isn't bad, it just is a bit darker, and tighter eyebox. It doesn't shut down after 18x. I ran mine last year in regional PRS and really liked it. A lot.

 

[patriot07]

Ill be doing the opposite, mostly using the delta for hunting.

The Delta has a wider, on paper, albeit slightly, FOV than the PST, but the mag range is lower

You're looking at a different Delta than I had.

The view through the scope on the XTR3 and XTR Pro is just so full-field that it really provides a nice viewing experience.

But you'll be very happy with the Delta I'm sure. I had no real reason to upgrade from mine, and would have been just as happy to keep using it.

 

[koshkin]

You're looking at a different Delta than I had.

The view through the scope on the XTR3 and XTR Pro is just so full-field that it really provides a nice viewing experience.

But you'll be very happy with the Delta I'm sure. I had no real reason to upgrade from mine, and would have been just as happy to keep using it.

The 3.5-21x44 Delta is a newer design than the 4.5-30x56 you have, so the apparent FOV is wider. It is not quite as wide as on the XTR Pro, but close.

 

[flogxal]

Mostly use the XTR Pro for target shooting. But it would do fine for either.

It and the Delta are very close. The Delta might even resolve things more clearly, but the field of view is so nice in the Burris that I decided to go that direction.

I don't mean to put koshkin on the spot, but from externals only, the two seem to be the same essential design with minor differences. Wasn't the Bushnell around longer, and Delta took it as template for improvements/differences resulting in the 3.5x-21?

 

[tikka_rfn]

Really appreciate all the feedback from everyone.

 

[BobKaare]

The 3.5-21x44 Delta is a newer design than the 4.5-30x56 you have, so the apparent FOV is wider. It is not quite as wide as on the XTR Pro, but close.

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Just shot my first ELR competition last weekend with a borrowed rifle, now I need to build one myself (light class on a budget)
Is the IQ of this scope good enough to spot my shots at 2k+ yards?
Looking hard at the Delta 3.5-21 due to price and adjustment range, the 4-25 Zeiss LRP S3 is also something I'm looking hard at.
I noticed that even at 2k+ I rarely went over 16-18x magnification, so I'm not so concerned about maximum magnification.
I'm more interested in elevation travel than maximum magnification.
@koshkin , what are your thoughts after looking through this scope?

 

[koshkin]

Just shot my first ELR competition last weekend with a borrowed rifle, now I need to build one myself (light class on a budget)
Is the IQ of this scope good enough to spot my shots at 2k+ yards?
Looking hard at the Delta 3.5-21 due to price and adjustment range, the 4-25 Zeiss LRP S3 is also something I'm looking hard at.
I noticed that even at 2k+ I rarely went over 16-18x magnification, so I'm not so concerned about maximum magnification.
I'm more interested in elevation travel than maximum magnification.
@koshkin , what are your thoughts after looking through this scope?

That’s further than i ever shot with it, but it does have a ton of adjustment range in case you need it.
It basically comes down to how much value you place on compactness.
I would be perfectly comfortable using it in that function, but the simple truth is that if you are going to spend the bulk of your time on higher mags and there is no weight/size limitation, larger objective scopes like XTR Pro will have an edge.
Is there a weight limit you have to hit?
What is the price limit for you on this scope?
How much elevation range do you need?

Ilya

 

[koshkin]

I don't mean to put koshkin on the spot, but from externals only, the two seem to be the same essential design with minor differences. Wasn't the Bushnell around longer, and Delta took it as template for improvements/differences resulting in the 3.5x-21?

A few years ago when the 3.5-21x44 was first conceived, i used to consult for Delta. The initial concept behind this scope came out of that, largely because i was semi obsessed with a compact precision oriented allrounder at the time and formulated a set of requirements for it. There are a few scopes on the market that came out of that. Given the same OEM, i would guess the erector system is similar to the DMR Bushnell (those are commonly shared between different designs), but i have reasonable confidence that the rest of this scope has been unique to Delta until Revic picked it up.

Ilya

 

[flogxal]

Thanks for that, Ilya!

 

[4O6shootist]

Delta had made a not so advertised mod to the scope, locking uncovered windage. Renamed DLR1 reticle to DLR-3. I like this scope. Only thing I don't like is the windage zero is offset like a leupold mk5.