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Posted: 10/8/2017 2:27:13 PM EDT

I'm building a 300 blackout pistol for HD. I'm thinking about a reflex RMR type for the optic.
I'm an aimpoint guy at heart and have zero experience with reflex sights.
Looking for something that has movement activated on feature if possible unless batter life is a few years.
Looking for open viewing instead of a tube like the aimpoint.

I know there are trijicon, Leupold, vortex, c-more, etc. Just not sure if any/all have an auto on/off function.

Posted: 10/8/2017 2:46:45 PM EDT

[#1]

Leupold Deltapoint Pro does. I'm pretty sure it's the only mini reflex with auto on

Posted: 10/8/2017 2:51:05 PM EDT

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Trying to find details on the trijicon rmr 2 which I think will dim the brightness to number 2 if I store in a closet if having the auto feature enabled.
Battery life isnt as good with the deltapoint pro and the rmr.

Posted: 10/8/2017 2:55:02 PM EDT

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I love my triji rmr on my hd 300. I have the fiber optic version but I know cabellas has the battery version on sale for like 300-350 right now, and trijicon is offering a $150 rebate for optics purchased this month,

If you want the auto on as u stated in OP i would say go wit the leuphold. although ive never used one I have seen some people complain about the battery life on the deltapoint

just my 2 cents. good luck OP

Posted: 10/8/2017 3:36:05 PM EDT

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I love my triji rmr on my hd 300. I have the fiber optic version but I know cabellas has the battery version on sale for like 300-350 right now, and trijicon is offering a $150 rebate for optics purchased this month,

If you want the auto on as u stated in OP i would say go wit the leuphold. although ive never used one I have seen some people complain about the battery life on the deltapoint

just my 2 cents. good luck OP

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On my phone at least Cabela's rmr doesn't state if that is a gen1 or gen2

Posted: 10/8/2017 3:48:04 PM EDT

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On my phone at least Cabela's rmr doesn't state if that is a gen1 or gen2

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I would be almost certain it's the gen 1.

Posted: 10/8/2017 9:22:18 PM EDT

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Leupold Deltapoint Pro does. I'm pretty sure it's the only mini reflex with auto on

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I run a Deltapoint Pro on my HD carbine. Yes, motion-activation is great for HD. Duty grade. Always ready. Left on 24/7 over two years on original battery. Run mine absolute cowitness height. Works well. Much larger window than Aimpoint Micro or RMR. Unobstructed peripheral vision around the optic. Virtually tintless glass.

Posted: 10/8/2017 9:23:10 PM EDT

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Double tap.

Posted: 10/8/2017 9:31:20 PM EDT

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My only issue with the deltapoint is lack of mounts.

Posted: 10/8/2017 9:43:45 PM EDT

[#9]

eo tech

Posted: 10/8/2017 10:16:42 PM EDT

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My only issue with the deltapoint is lack of mounts.

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Someone just released a lower 1/3 Mount. DLOC?

Posted: 10/8/2017 11:00:48 PM EDT

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People who complain about battery life are using half dead batteries from China on the DPP. Mine lasted in my duty holster a whole year, so over 2000 hours of on time while on duty. It warns you of need for battery swap by flashing the reticle. It does that about 2-3 days of continual use before you have any issue. Battery swap takes under 1 minute, with optic on gun. So ten 2032 cells from Amazon would last you a decade. Perhaps that is not enough for your uses. Perhaps you spend a few years at a time traveling the world, working as a contractor in war zones, flying directly from one war zone to another, back to back, without a break of 60 seconds to swap in a fresh battery.

Posted: 10/9/2017 9:02:28 AM EDT

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I've read reports of people stating they have lasted only a few weeks. This was a while ago so I don't know if anything was changed.

I would probably go with a deltapoint except I can't find any qd mounts from any of the big players

Posted: 10/13/2017 12:18:16 AM EDT

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I've read reports of people stating they have lasted only a few weeks. This was a while ago so I don't know if anything was changed.

I would probably go with a deltapoint except I can't find any qd mounts from any of the big players

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ADM's AD-TR QD mount is a direct fit for the Deltapoint Pro. With Leupold's riser you get absolute cowitness, but do have to drill two shallow holes in the riser bottom to capture the other two pins. Easy 5 minute mod. Works great.

BTW: I'm still on the original battery at 2+ years, but I don't carry it on duty. Gets lots of use, though.

Posted: 10/13/2017 2:16:15 PM EDT

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Just found this.
Samson qd mount

Posted: 10/13/2017 8:25:50 PM EDT

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I run a Deltapoint Pro on my HD carbine. Yes, motion-activation is great for HD. Duty grade. Always ready. Left on 24/7 over two years on original battery. Run mine absolute cowitness height. Works well. Much larger window than Aimpoint Micro or RMR. Unobstructed peripheral vision around the optic. Virtually tintless glass.

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Hard to believe ADM / Larue still don't have a 1 piece solution...

Posted: 10/13/2017 8:33:22 PM EDT

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Look at the Burris Fast fire 3 AR. Comes with a mount, has auto on, etc. I bought one on the EE for $125.

Posted: 10/13/2017 8:56:23 PM EDT

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Might go with the deltapoint as I like Leupold products and it has one of the largest FOVs that I see for a micro reflex.
I will keep looking as I'll wait until Black Friday to purchase something.

Posted: 10/14/2017 2:32:38 PM EDT

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I am hoping Larue makes an absoloute co-witness with armored side protection, since the hood alone is not enough. Would solve a lot of my red dot dilemma and stop me from buying T2s.

Posted: 10/14/2017 2:37:38 PM EDT

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I have 3 T2s on other weapons but I don't want a tube view. I think the deltapoint would be durable enough for an occasional drop on the carpet. It will only see range time for initial sighting and occasional shooting.

Posted: 10/14/2017 6:42:36 PM EDT

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I love my triji rmr on my hd 300. I have the fiber optic version but I know cabellas has the battery version on sale for like 300-350 right now, and trijicon is offering a $150 rebate for optics purchased this month,

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I'm pretty sure the $150 off only applies to ACOGs

Posted: 10/18/2017 8:55:59 AM EDT

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I have 3 T2s on other weapons but I don't want a tube view. I think the deltapoint would be durable enough for an occasional drop on the carpet. It will only see range time for initial sighting and occasional shooting.

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I was messing with my rifle on the work bench installing a sling and the rifle fell, optic down on the concrete floor. The DPP's spring steel hood was badly scraped. The optic was functionally unfazed. Looked terrible cosmetically. Cold blue fixed the scrape, because that hood is steel. You can hardly see that it happened.

If you look closely at a DPP you will notice a small air gap between that steel hood and the magnesium frame around the glass window. That gap permits the spring steel to flex, to deflect slightly, without transferring the impact to the glass.

I don't know how much abuse it might ultimately take to produce functional damage or break the glass, but I was impressed with how it handled that accident.