Leupold & Stevens New Products: Deltapoint Pro, LCO & D-EVO - 2015 SHOT Show

This video from SHOT Show 2015 introduces three new Leupold optics: the DeltaPoint Pro reflex sight, the LCO carbine optic, and the D-EVO dual-view optic. Featuring insights from retired Sergeant Major Kyle Lamb, the presentation highlights rugged construction, advanced features like top-mounted batteries and adjustable reticles, and innovative designs for rapid target acquisition and enhanced situational awareness in tactical applications.

This video introduces the Leupold LCO (Carbine Optic) and D-EVO (Dual Enhanced View Optic) system. The LCO is presented as a premium red dot sight with a 1 MOA dot and a wide field of view, designed to minimize obstruction. The D-EVO offers a fixed 6x magnification that can be used in conjunction with the LCO's 1x capability, allowing for rapid transitions between near and far targets by simply moving the eye, not the head. The system aims to provide a versatile solution for carbine platforms.

The Leupold D-EVO (Dual Enhanced View) optic, introduced at Shot Show 2015, offers a unique periscope design with a mirror system. It functions as a 6x fixed magnified optic that can be mounted behind existing red dot sights, allowing for quick transitions between close-range and extended range engagements. The optic features a hybrid ballistic drop compensator reticle calibrated for both 5.56mm and .308 Winchester, effective out to 600 yards.

This video explores the impact of red dot sight size (MOA) on handgun and rifle performance. While smaller dots (2-3 MOA) are often preferred for dry-fire precision, the speaker finds larger dots (5-6 MOA) can be easier to acquire and track during live fire due to their visibility at lower brightness settings. Performance differences are often psychological, with shooters tending to perform better with the dot size they prefer.

This guide details the installation of the Leupold DeltaPoint Pro reflex sight, emphasizing proper mounting techniques and torque specifications. The video also discusses the optic's features, including its battery installation, reticle options, and performance on both handguns and carbines. The presenter, Russell Fagan, highlights the optic's durability and ease of use, recommending it as a solid choice for various firearm applications.

This video introduces the Leupold D-EVO (Dual Enhanced View Optic) paired with the LCO (Leupold Carbine Optic). The D-EVO is a fixed 6x rifle scope with a periscope-style folded light path, allowing it to be short and mount over a 1x red dot sight like the LCO. This combination enables rapid switching between close-quarters engagement with the red dot and precise long-range shots using the magnified optic, all visible simultaneously.

This drill, demonstrated by Adam Painchaud from SIG SAUER Academy, focuses on improving pistol accuracy by isolating trigger anticipation. By firing a single live round and immediately following with a dry fire reset, shooters can identify and correct muzzle movement caused by flinching or anticipating recoil. Practicing this at distance, like 40 yards, provides clear feedback on accuracy and trigger control.

This guide, presented by former sniper Ryan Cleckner, breaks down the critical concept of Minute of Angle (MOA) for long-range rifle shooting. It explains how MOA is an angular measurement that increases in linear value with distance, crucial for understanding bullet drop and making accurate scope adjustments. The instruction emphasizes calculating MOA at specific ranges and converting these to scope clicks for precise zeroing.

This guide synthesizes expert instruction from Ryan Cleckner on fundamental long-range rifle shooting techniques. Key areas covered include achieving stability in the prone position, proper scope alignment to avoid 'scope shadow,' focusing on the reticle for sight picture, and executing precise trigger control with follow-through. Cleckner, a recognized industry expert and former Army Ranger sniper, emphasizes these core principles for accurate long-range engagement.

Ryan Cleckner, a former Sniper Team Leader, provides expert instruction on mounting a rifle scope. This guide covers essential steps from safety checks to final adjustments, emphasizing personalized fit for optimal performance. Key takeaways include proper ring placement, achieving correct eye relief and cheek weld, leveling the scope, and focusing the reticle for individual vision.