Sorry to bump an old thread, but I'm curious too if these have been around enough now for anyone to get hands on both?
Just from reading, it sounds like the big differences will come down to reticle options and illumination. (And the obvious 6x vs 8x)
Steiner = daylight bright illumination, simple reticle
PLX-C = daylight visible illumination; BDC, MRAD, ranging, wind drift options all available.
Anyone handle both and have insight?