Steiner T5XI 5-25x56 SCR Riflescope 5122

I will tell you something you don't often see here for some reason (toward the bottom). Yes the glass is good, its not like the Schmidt and Bender 8541 PMII scopes I carried in the Marine Corps but honestly this is good glass. I think it's superior glass and light transmission when compared to my Mil-Spec NightForce NXS and would say it's also better than my Leupold ERT also. The tube here is bigger (34mm) then both the other scopes I can compare to, so that obviously helps too. Additionally these turrets are amazing, love that they roll over on the second rotation so your never guessing. I like these better than the old generation SSDS Schmidt and Benders windows that went yellow even though they were great. I will personally never buy a scope that's not first focal plane, never. I will also forever only buy scopes with a mil radian based retical that doesn't also have mil adjustments. I spent years as a Scout Sniper Instructor for the Marine Corps and teaching a new student to operate a mil/mil scope vs. a mil/minute scope is much easier in my opinion. We have had both and I have taught both as we had the XM3 rifle for years which came with a NightForce with a mil-dot reticle and minute adjustments. Anyway the Steiner T5xi has it all, first focal plane, mil/mil reticle and this SCR reticle is just like a TMR (tactical milling reticle) and this lends itself to much more accurate mil measurements for ranging target size/distance. OK THE POOR PLANNING! So Steiner makes the T5xi scopes in the USA, which I love! But they make the Military line of scopes in Germany and the good accessories like the 56mm ARD (anti reflective device) also known as a honeycomb or kill flash ONLY fit the German thread patterns. I see no reason why within the same company there would be different thread patterns, it's simply poor planning and communication! While I haven't looked into it I would bet this is the case with replacement or different length sun shades. So if you want a great American made scope with great features at a fair price offering a great value proposition, this might be for you. Just keep in mind you wont be able to buy any accessories other than scope rings for the most part. So if that is a deal breaker for you and you don't want to "cat-eye" your optic and prefer the ARD for some reason this isn't for you. Everything said hopefully Steiner will machine up some thread adapter bodies to help out the customers. In conclusion as a former Marine Scout Sniper who doesn't have an unlimited budget, this is the right blend of quality, features and overall value for me. I would love to have a S&B but cant honestly justify the the price increase for glass and a decrease in features that the Steiner offers. I would not hesitate to carry this optic into combat and feel it would serve me just as well as anything I was ever issued. Keep your powder dry patriots!JD. (0317)

I've had my eye on the T5xi Steiner since it was first announced. The turret design was quite revolutionary at the time and generated a lot of buzz in the shooting community. When first released, there were numerous reports of tracking issues, and honestly I lost interest in the scope until the problems were corrected. Since then, the scope has earned a reputation among scope snobs as not being the "best" in terms of optical quality/performance (very subjective) when compared to higher end scopes in its class or others close to its price point. Nevertheless, as consumers, we all have our own set of certain criteria or what we deem as important, and value certain features over others when it comes to practical use optics. I had a chance to handle one at one of my local outfitters and found it to be of exceptional quality in terms of both physical and optical attributes. In my experience this scope is as good as anything in its class and has a lot of great features going for it. To my eyes, the glass is very good (not sure what some people have bitched about). Edge to edge clarity is spot on, colors are neutral with no overly cool or warm tones, no detectable distortion, the SCR-Mil reticle is very nice and highly practical, the power ring resides in the goldilocks zone (not too easy, not too hard), very nice elevation turret with excellent click adjustments, the locking diopter is a great feature, and the scope is built super solid. Without a doubt I would take this into combat and have confidence in its ability to withstand extreme conditions. The only real negative is that there is some CA/purple fringing present, but it's no worse or better than a lot of scopes out there, to include an S&B PMII I once owned. You can purposely induce CA since it's inherent in all scopes (managed more effectively in some models over others), but much of the CA here is negligible or goes away when you focus on the floating center dot and the parallax is properly set for the target. There are times when it rears its head and unavoidable (as with most scopes I've used), and there are times when you don't see it at all, even at higher magnification. And if it is there, I'm not distracted by it and it doesn't cause me to miss a shot. The bottom line is I can see my targets and therefore I can hit my targets. In my opinion, there aren't a lot of scopes that check off most of the blocks that I find highly desirable at this price point. For someone considering any optic, the best thing to do is get your hands on one for yourself and be your own judge. The internet is full of people who will give their opinion and tell you what you should or shouldn't buy based on their perception of excellence or expectations. Keep in mind that it is just their opinion. Think, experience and judge for yourself. In my opinion, the T5xi is worthy of the Steiner name.

plan on using this on a precision rifle, figured my old eys can use all the help i can get. Clicks are very precise, clarity is beyond great. I am glad i stepped up to this scope

I've been bow hunting for over 25 years; however, I had to have rotator cuff surgery in 2016. So, I decided to take up hunting at extreme long range and needed to purchase my first rifle. As I progressed through my 6 months of studying, I concluded optics is equally or more important than the rifle precision. I spent another month studying optics, i.e., lens physics, durability, engineering, feedback, cost, etc. Clearly, military optics are the best but its designed for a non-big game hunting application. Oh, it's also far too expensive. My studies indicated half to two-thirds the cost of the rifle is a good price to pay for a scope. I set a scope budget of $2000.00, equal to the price of the rifle. However, I need ranging capability, durability, fog resistance, and clarity in low light situations. At this budget point, several high-end brands become a possibility. Since I am a solo-hunter, ranging and durability became my primary segregating criteria. It was easy to confirm the durability from customer feedback but there was little information about ranging. Now, I began a study of reticle design. The Special Competition Reticle (SCR) is the best on the market. The SCR allows measurements from 0.02 to 2.00 mils, precise target acquisition. Decision complete!Yes, this review is somewhat of an academic study. As a bow hunter, I know the importance of first shot accuracy and the Steiner T5Xi5-25x56, from my humble analysis, is the best on the market at assisting with precise target acquisition.

In short, I really love this scope. I was looking for a scope that was made in USA (100% would have been nice, but German or Japanese glass was acceptable). The scope appears ruggedly built and is fairly light, considering its size. I love the turrets and the clicks are not mushy. For shooting F-class, MOA turrets would be somewhat better (0.785" for 1/4 minute vs 1.08" for 1/10 MIL), but not worth waiting for. Also, range in yards for the parallax adjustment would have been nice since most ranges in the USA are sized in yards, but no big deal, it doesn't take that long to start thinking in terms of mils. One thing to note that may be useful to someone trying to decide on this scope vs the 3-15X model. Be aware that the 5-25X model is big. It barely fits in my current case when mounted on the rifle but, more importantly, I used Steiner "T series" rings (love the built-in level) and had to mount it as far forward as possible (rings nearly up against the turret / ocular housings and mounted extreme forward on a 30 MOA rail) in order for my eye to be in the proper position. (This is most critical at 25X.) The 3-15X model is 3.5" shorter and would probably be easier to mount. But I would still go with the 5-25X because it's just so great.

I've had my eye on the T5xi Steiner since it was first announced. The turret design was quite revolutionary at the time and generated a lot of buzz in the shooting community. When first released, there were numerous reports of tracking issues, and honestly I lost interest in the scope until the problems were corrected. Since then, the scope has earned a reputation among scope snobs as not being the "best" in terms of optical quality/performance (very subjective) when compared to higher end scopes in its class or others close to its price point. Nevertheless, as consumers, we all have our own set of certain criteria or what we deem as important, and value certain features over others when it comes to practical use optics. I had a chance to handle one at one of my local outfitters and found it to be of exceptional quality in terms of both physical and optical attributes. In my experience this scope is as good as anything in its class and has a lot of great features going for it. To my eyes, the glass is very good (not sure what some people have bitched about). Edge to edge clarity is spot on, colors are neutral with no overly cool or warm tones, no detectable distortion, the SCR-Mil reticle is very nice and highly practical, the power ring resides in the goldilocks zone (not too easy, not too hard), very nice elevation turret with excellent click adjustments, the locking diopter is a great feature, and the scope is built super solid. Without a doubt I would take this into combat and have confidence in its ability to withstand extreme conditions. The only real negative is that there is some CA/purple fringing present, but it's no worse or better than a lot of scopes out there, to include an S&B PMII I once owned. You can purposely induce CA since it's inherent in all scopes (managed more effectively in some models over others), but much of the CA here is negligible or goes away when you focus on the floating center dot and the parallax is properly set for the target. There are times when it rears its head and unavoidable (as with most scopes I've used), and there are times when you don't see it at all, even at higher magnification. And if it is there, I'm not distracted by it and it doesn't cause me to miss a shot. The bottom line is I can see my targets and therefore I can hit my targets. In my opinion, there aren't a lot of scopes that check off most of the blocks that I find highly desirable at this price point. For someone considering any optic, the best thing to do is get your hands on one for yourself and be your own judge. The internet is full of people who will give their opinion and tell you what you should or shouldn't buy based on their perception of excellence or expectations. Keep in mind that it is just their opinion. Think, experience and judge for yourself. In my opinion, the T5xi is worthy of the Steiner name.

A friend let me used his and i like the reticle and easy of use. Steiner has made optics sence 1947 and are now made in the USA

I put this scope on a custom 7 MM Rem Mag. I find it to be a great scope. If I buy another long range scope this will be the one I get.

Finally decided to get a top end scope. best investment I have ever made.

Thought expensive scopes were just maybe marked up because of the name compared it to my vortex vipers and there's just no comparison you can see better on 5 power with Steiner than you can on 16 with a votex don't waste money on the cheap scope if you can afford it.

I bought the Steiner 2-25x56 T5Xi two weeks ago. I just got it mounted and am back from my first day on the range with it. It met all my expectations. A solid scope that generates confidence and pride. I will buy another one to replace the Vortex on mt 300 WinMag.

Awesome optics loaded with all kinds of features. Stands up to the abuse of Heavy magnums. Still waiting on caps and power adjustment knob. Great product. I would buy Steiner again and encourage others to do so as well.

this is a well made scope with overall very good initial quality . Unfortunately it was supplied with the wrong front lense cap . This makes me wonder about what else was overlooked .

I love my new Steiner T5xi. It is a great scope for the money. Nice solid clicks and great clarity.

Upon first outing at range for initial sight in, mounted to Savage 308 bolt action rifle, I was on target at 100 yards within 20 rounds, I was on target at 300 yards 10 rounds after that, and finally on target at 800 yards before I expended the 40 rounds I brought with me to the range. Oh, and I did not have spotter. Excellent optics and great light gathering allowed me to do it.