Delta Stryker 5x-50x

[jamesdmock]

Several shooters have expressed interest in a scope that I am testing at this time. It is a generation 3 Delta Stryker 5x-50x with MOA reticle and adjustments. I started testing today (1/29/22) and I sure wish that Al Gore could have saved some of his global warming because it was 25 degrees when I got up. First I shot a few shots with some old ammo to get on target. I then set up a tall target to test tracking (1st photo). I had my PPC barrel on the Stiller Cobra and the load was 29.8 grains of N133 with Bart's Avenger bullets. My hold was at the 6 o'clock target and I shot one shot to zero and one at the circle (photo 2). After adjusting up 25 MOA I fired at the 6 o'clock target again ( photo 3). Next, I adjusted down 25 MOA and fired again. As can be seen in photo 2 the tracking was VERY good. With 6 rounds left, I shot 2 at 40X, 1 at 30x, 1 at 25X and the final two at 15X. This is truly a quality scope and it performed in the cold, sunny, day with plenty of mirage. These were just my initial tests and I plan to write an article for the bulletin if Paul will accept it. Good shooting...James

 

[Ranger188]

Could you see a difference between the Stryker and the Trijicon?

 

[jamesdmock]

Could you see a difference between the Stryker and the Trijicon?

Yes. although both have superb optics, the Delta has an image without as much "black" ring around the image. In other words there is less "tunneling" with the Delta. I like the MOA adjustments and reticle of the Delta over the Milrad of the Trijicon. (Trijicon does offer the MOA). Also the turrets of the Delta has the locking feature.

 

[Ranger188]

How about mirage?
Did you test for this?
Could you see any difference between the two, from what you remembered?

 

[jamesdmock]

How about mirage?
Did you test for this?
Could you see any difference between the two, from what you remembered?

I was not too bothered by mirage. However, I did make an aperture of smaller diameter from a plastic lens cover. I have used it before and it seems to help on bright sunny days.

 

[Woofie]

I see this thread as something as an extension of James's previous thread, Testing Long Range Scopes. However for those who missed that thread: full disclosure, I import and sell Delta scopes through my company SWOPTICS which is a site sponsor here.
Speaking to the issue of mirage raised above, I shoot one of my two Stryker HD 5-50s out to a mile. The other, mounted on a .223 is largely confined to F-class shooting at 600 and 1,000 yards. Everyone's eyes are different. My shooting eye was refurbished two years ago, and my astigmatism corrected. I am still color deficient, so don't ask me how the reds and greens look . All that said my Strykers "cut" mirage better than any other 'scope I own bar one, and that is my Valdada Recon G2, which costs $1,200 more than the Strykers. The difference isn't huge, BTW, I live and shoot in the desert Southwest, so mirage is a fact of life for me once we get past the crack of dawn.
If I may on the Strykers: I purchased two at retail before I decided to import and sell them. For me, the value proposition, i.e., cost v. quality delivered was considerable. Just my opinion, but it's firmed up since I saw the price points of new 'scope lines at the recent SHOT show.

 

[jamesdmock]

Although Delta is a fairly young company, they seem to be devoted to excellence. They had the prestigious Deva Institute of Germany independently test their optics. The Stryker scope had single lenses that transmitted 98% of the available light and 92% for the entire system of lenses. They tested it for toughness with it passing when subjected to 6500 Joules (about 5054 ft-lbs) of recoil energy. The Delta Stryker is a quality scope at a very decent price.

 

[Sandstorm]

I like the fact that it tracks well...was a bit of a concern.
Hows the eye box on this James. In other words is it more forgiving than NF comp at full value.
Easy to get behind as opposed to a tight small window.

 

[Capt. Oblivious]

Its a very good scope, they are very very popular over here and I can honestly say I have not heard of any one having problems with them. Even the previous generation was rock solid

 

[Woofie]

Its a very good scope, they are very very popular over here and I can honestly say I have not heard of any one having problems with them. Even the previous generation was rock solid

Saw several in the FB videos of the KO1M and KO2M shoot last year, esp. the Stryker 4.5-30.

 

[L W P]

Its a very good scope, they are very very popular over here and I can honestly say I have not heard of any one having problems with them. Even the previous generation was rock solid

Have you heard of anyone having issues with their warranty work? I have a friend who is still hoping to have his fixed some day. It’s been 3 years

 

[L W P]

Saw several in the FB videos of the KO1M and KO2M shoot last year, esp. the Stryker 4.5-30.

Same question on warranty issues. Have you heard of any problem’s with getting warranty work done?

 

[RAG]

Great read, thank you! I bought one last year (beginning of 2021 I believe), and liked it so much, I bought 2 more! No extensive comparative testing...I just liked all attributes, and great value, so I "pulled the trigger"!

 

[L W P]

So does the Stryker 5-50x and Trijicon Ten Mile 5-50x have the same glass?

 

[L W P]

So does the Stryker 5-50x and Trijicon Ten Mile 5-50x have the same glass?

Although Delta is a fairly young company, they seem to be devoted to excellence. They had the prestigious Deva Institute of Germany independently test their optics. The Stryker scope had single lenses that transmitted 98% of the available light and 92% for the entire system of lenses. They tested it for toughness with it passing when subjected to 6500 Joules (about 5054 ft-lbs) of recoil energy. The Delta Stryker is a quality scope at a very decent price.

Does the Trijicon Ten Mile 5-50x have ED glass?

 

[6bra1k]

in spite of all the press, i think you will find james put the scope up for sale

 

[jamesdmock]

I traded my Stryker for a S&W model 41 (plus $) and I wish that I would have kept the scope. I am 6 months away from my 80th birthday and I had planned on quitting competition when I got rid of my scope. Since then, I have traded for another rifle. It is a Panda 6mm Dasher with Nightforce 12x-42 BR scope. It is a great scope and works great (I shot a .189 inch 3-shot group at 200 yards yesterday), BUT I like the Stryker better because it has more power and more elevation. I can't afford to buy a Stryker outright at this point, but am open to some trade offers for the Nightforce. Thanks, James Mock

 

[marchx]

I think that Delta Stryker apart from Sightron SV Series offers the best bang for the buck. Delta seems to be a well managed family-owned company. A year ago, it was extremely difficult to buy any Thermo or nightvision scope here in Europe because everything was bought out by Ukrainians or other people sending this stuff to Ukrainian army. I called Delta complaining about it, they said "leave us your address and we'll see what we can do" and next week I received my new Pulsar.

 

[Ranger188]

I think anyone wanting NF comp. quality and not the price, the Trijicon tenmile
is the way to go.
Clear and bright glass.
Every time out with mine, it amazes me and I have a March HM and NF comp.
(Delta Styker is very similar and might be a tad better with the reticle choices)

 

[Sandstorm]

Everyones eyes are a bit different. I too have NF and March HM and I prefer to Sightron SVSSSED
...just what works best for me and my eyes and disiplene. Your ( insert whatever ) will be different.