Steiner T5Xi 5-25x 56mm Tactical Rifle Scope | Close Compact Riflescope Review

Steiner is a leading brand in the optics industry. Steiner scopes are categorized into different series based on build and performance. The scopes in the T5Xi Series, such as the Steiner T5Xi 5-25x 56mm Tactical Rifle Scope, are designed to offer you unmatched clarity, accuracy, and self-assurance in any situation.

They are versatile scopes that can be used for different applications, from combat to competition. The scopes offer precise German engineering and rugged U.S. construction with slick never-lost turrets and SCR reticles, which give you an upper hand in close-quarter battle, and mid and long-range shooting.

Application

The T5Xi scopes are ideal for competitive shooting and for law enforcement.  The T5Xi 5-25x 56mm Tactical Rifle Scope is a long-range scope with a 34mm tube, an illuminated etched glass featuring the special competition reticle, and a second rotation indicator that shows each mil of elevation through the indication window on the elevation turret. It is ideal for a long-range precision bolt gun.

The Steiner T5Xi 5-25x56mm Competition Reticle Scope is made to ensure that you are ready for any precision shooting competition. It features a low-profile side parallax adjustment which helps correct parallax errors for better accuracy.

The riflescope promotes excellent long-range precision that easily resets to zero. It also offers a generous eye box and constant eye relief thus ensuring comfort and stability for the entire precision shooting competition and extensive practice.

The innovative turret system and rotation indicator make the scope fully adjustable to offer a fully customizable shooting experience. It easily resets to zero for easy aiming and shooting.

Reticle

This Steiner scope features a long-range special competition reticle, which has been designed for competition use. The reticle is located in the first focal plane with an extended illumination area, 2/10-mil windage hold-off lines, 1/2-mil holdover lines, and 1/10 mil-ranging brackets.

These features work together to offer you precise distance ranges. It has different illumination levels for different lighting conditions, 7-day, and 4-night levels.

Tube design

The T5Xi 5-25x56mm scope is constructed with a one-piece oversized 34mm tube which increases strength and durability for a long time of use. The tube also provides greater elevation and windage adjustments for long ranges.

Key features

• It has a one-piece, oversized 34mm tube that increases strength and reliability
• It offers an extended illumination area, windage, and holdover lines, with 1/10-mil ranging brackets for precise ranging
• It has a throw lever which allows quick, easy magnification changes
• It comes with Tenebraex lens covers which help protect the lenses from dust and moisture
• It has a second rotation indicator; the mil numbers on the scale change automatically after the first 20 clicks to prevent the shooter from getting lost on the dial
• It features an (SCR) Special Competition Reticle
• It has a low-profile turret system and resettable zero stop
• It has an innovative rotation indicator
• It uses a low-profile side parallax adjustment

Specifications

• Magnification: 5x – 25x
• Objective lens diameter: 56mm
• Diopter Adjustment Range: +2 to -3
• Waterproof: Submersible to 33ft.
• Windage/Elevation Click Value: 1 cm. @ 100m (1/10 mRad)

Pros

• It offers a constant eye relief
• It has a generous eye box for eye safety
• A lifetime warranty supports it

Cons

• It is a bit heavy due to the large lens size