Rifle Scopes Vortex RAZOR HD Gen II vs. Steiner M5xi

[haroldwilson]

Can you please expand on what you mean by being built in house? Are you saying they are building the Kahles scope in the USA?

I think the Kahles scopes are nice. However, having two guys handle the service and having to send them to Europe is not my idea of a good plan. They may be great guys and bend over backwards for you, but how do you know how long they are going to be around? Do they have a succession plan if something happens? I would prefer a company to back my scope up not a person.

And there you have it.

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/snipers-hide-rifle-scopes/257869-khaybes-kahles-info.html

 

[yercowboy]

This is a tough choice w/out putting hands on either model. I wasn't able to attend SHOT, so I'm having to rely on opinions from people I trust who were able to attend the show. I hear that the Steiner M5Xi has glass that is on par w/ S & B. From what I've read the Steiner is only available w/ the SCR reticle. They say the MSR may be available later. Later when? I'd much rather have the MSR reticle in this scope.

The Vortex has the EBR-2C reticle which I do like. It will be quick. I hear that the glass is VERY good w/ the Gen II RAZOR as well. But how well does the Vortex glass look when compared to the Steiner?

The magnification bands on both are similar. Both have illuminated reticles, ample elevation in turrets, side focus parallax, etc. Either model won't be in my hands 'til September anyway. Customer service has a good reputation on both sides. Cost is a moot point as both are priced very close to one another. It does sound as though zeroing the Steiner could be a headache...

Any thoughts? Has anyone looked at both & willing to give an opinion? I'm having a heck of a time trying to decide which I want.

Steiner T5Xi comes only with the SCR reticle. The M5Xi which you stated comes with a mildot and the MSR reticle.