The Leupold D-EVO has been making waves for its unique shape and design. A few folks were curious or concerned about the practical use of this scope, and I was a little curious myself. I was lucky enough to put a few rounds through a Noveske carbine equipped with the Dual-Enhanced View Optic (D-EVO) and am happy to report that the scope delivers exactly as promised.
The shift from red-dot to D-EVO is as quick as a stolen glance.
Optically, the sight performed great, as you would expect from a Leupold scope. The patented configuration and use of prisms did not produce any noteworthy aberrations in optical performance. Shooting at a silhouette target at 450 yards with varmint rounds using the built-in Bullet Drop Compensator (BDC) reticle was predictable and easy.
This scope was originally designed by an engineer in Leupold's hunting division based on his experiences hunting coyote, but the broad applications of the scope are obvious. Reps noted that the scope is currently not restricted under International Traffic in Arms Regulations. They also say it's very durable and waterproof to a depth of 66 feet.
D-EVO practical report
Expected availability is March 2015, with an MSRP of $1,874.99.
