Rifle Scopes New Steiner Predator 8 Series

[cjs88]

I know Steiner is not on the go to list for a lot of people when it comes to scopes, I could be wrong, but I just got the email from EO on this new line. I have a Predator 4 on my hunting rifle and initial impressions are positive. The 8 seems to have added the ballistic turret and went from a 30mm tube to a 40mm tube. Anyone have first hand experience with the new line?

Steiner Predator 8 Riflescopes - EuroOptic

Steiner Predator 8 Riflescopes are now available at EuroOptic.com!

www.eurooptic.com

 

[TapRackBang]

Saw that today, I think the 40mm diameter is a typo though unless Steiner has 40mm rings now for sale.

 

[TheHebrewHammer]

It's a 30mm, I have one on my 308 and I love it.

 

[Yoteski]

If only they would have made it with a mil reticle......

 

[TheHebrewHammer]

New T6Xi should be sweet.

 

[jh2785]

It's a 30mm, I have one on my 308 and I love it.

Awesome! What is it comparable to that’s been around a while? Like a swaro z6?

 

[PVS25]

I don't have the Predators, but I do have a pair of 8x30 AF Steiners (don't remember the model). I like them in creek bottoms where shots are <70yds. The glass is superb.

 

[cjs88]

It's a 30mm, I have one on my 308 and I love it.

I figured you would have one. Like the other guy asked, how is it? Makes me want to upgrade from the Predator 4.

 

[notacos4u]

It's a 30mm, I have one on my 308 and I love it.

I was wondering what else comes in the box; ie; throw lever, caps?? Not much info on the predator 8, even on the Steiner site

 

[TheHebrewHammer]

I'll get some pics and more info out this weekend, the scopes are currently in stock.

 

[notacos4u]

The predator 8 does come with soft opening scope caps, no throw lever, at least the 4-32 does

 

[Zoomie]

Not to derail this thread, but since we're talking Steiner, any comments on the T5Xi? I'm about to put a 5x25x56 on my M82a1. Am I making a mistake?

 

[TheHebrewHammer]

Wait for the new T6Xi scopes.

 

[Zoomie]

Any idea where they will end up price-wise? Because right now with my mil discount the T5Xi is pretty hard to pass up.

 

[cjs88]

I'll get some pics and more info out this weekend, the scopes are currently in stock.

Any updates with the Predator 8?

 

[DevinTX]

Any updates with the Predator 8?

I just got my 2-16×42 and mounted it on my Anschutz 1761 22 mag. Initial impressions are that it has great glass and lightweight (23 oz). I really like the reticle which is uncluttered and gets plenty bright when turned up to max illumination.

I haven't used the ballistic turret yet, but it has 3 rings for quick dialing at various distances. If using the turret, there shouldn't be a need to use the holdover lines although they are there. The eyebox is decent on the low end, but gets noticeably tight as expected at higher magnification.

I think the reticle and turret makes this a standout scope for hunting. Let me know what questions you have and I'll try to give you more insight.

 

[Long Range 338]

I’ve got the 3-24 and it’s VERY nice optically. Turrets don’t compare well for a tactile click with the more tactical scopes but for hunting purposes I’m very impressed.