Delta impressions

[peterdobson]

New Delta scope are here and initial impression is that finish is second to none. They have positive clicks and FFP has reticle that can be used at lowest power as the horizontal stadia is just wide enough.

Important comparison was with Hensoldt Systemtechnik ZF 4-16X56 FFP which was made when still owned by Zeiss. Absolutely top notch scope which we compared with Delta Stryker HD 4.5-30X56FFP. Both scopes were set at 16 and we looked at every possible surface @400-600 m until dark. Could not tell the difference over 2 hour period. We preferred the smoother parallax adjustment of the ZF, but the Delta is functional with shorter 180 degree movement compared to 340 +/- on ZF. 2FP Delta rotated with less effort.

The 2FFP Strykers HD 5-50X56 has the same glass and fine reticles suitable for FClass/BR.

This is not scientific but coincides with findings of reviews in Europe.

There will be more detailed reviews in Canada soonest.

Regards,

Peter

[Zedbra]

SFG TH YHO, LFT the FU review

[peterdobson]

Zedbra, does this mean you want one?

Best regards,

Peter

[TurboTapin]

SFG TH YHO, LFT the FU review

[peterdobson]

Thanks TurboTapin, at least this is helpful. Meanwhile, have spoken with knowledgeable shooters who are purchasing and others will be evaluating.

Best regards,

Peter

[Zedbra]

Sorry, half tipsy and veiled attempt at humour as I struggle to learn all the acronyms kicked around in the industry.

[peterdobson]

Thanks Zedbra, reading other posts by you indicate a decent and serious newer shooter.

To elaborate on reference scope:

Hensoldt made the first sniper scopes in the 1800s and were used against the Allies in WW1. They were prohibited from making scopes after the War and around 1922 were purchased by Zeiss, the largest optical company in the world. I visited Wetzlar twice, initially working on the MRSR(medium range sniper rifle): .338 Lapua Magnum, but they did not have the power specified by DND. They are still in the same building where the first scopes were made. A few years ago Zeiss sold them to a large defence company, a subsidiary of Air Bus.

The ZF scope has Schott glass, but even Schott has variance due to coatings and we have always considered Zeiss-Hensoldt Systemtechnik as tops in optics.

Watch for detailed reports as opposed to "impressions."

Best regards,

Peter

[Sakoman .308]

SFG TH YHO, LFT the FU review

I hope this gentleman didn't take a stroke.

[Go_Big_Tactical]

New Delta scope are here and initial impression is that finish is second to none. They have positive clicks and FFP has reticle that can be used at lowest power as the horizontal stadia is just wide enough.

Important comparison was with Hensoldt Systemtechnik ZF 4-16X56 FFP which was made when still owned by Zeiss. Absolutely top notch scope which we compared with Delta Stryker HD 4.5-30X56FFP. Both scopes were set at 16 and we looked at every possible surface @400-600 m until dark. Could not tell the difference over 2 hour period. We preferred the smoother parallax adjustment of the ZF, but the Delta is functional with shorter 180 degree movement compared to 340 +/- on ZF. 2FP Delta rotated with less effort.

The 2FFP Strykers HD 5-50X56 has the same glass and fine reticles suitable for FClass/BR.

This is not scientific but coincides with findings of reviews in Europe.

There will be more detailed reviews in Canada soonest.

Regards,

Peter

Excellent work on this Peter

[peterdobson]

We have limited supply and Jerry - Mystic Precision pre-ordered a sample model and advises he will do review as will other knowledgeable shooters.