Killer 1-4 lpvo - Steiner P4Xi 1-4x24mm Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP)

My first low power variable optic was the Vortex Strike Eagle, a great optic with a ton of value. The reticle was perhaps a bit busy for any kind of medium or long-range work but it was still a good one. No regrets. Next one (which I'm still happily running) was the Trijicon Accupower 1-4x28 with the red segmented circle reticle. Definitely a step up from the Strike Eagle in terms of optics and build quality, and the .75 MOA dot is sweet for longer range stuff.

So I'm pretty much sold on the idea of 1-4 or 1-whatever for a do-it-all optic, and the P4Xi really caught my eye. I've never owned a Steiner but I wanted to try it. Found it for a little less than $500 so I picked it up. The verdict? It's a KILLER scope.

Build quality is great and the glass quality is superb. Definitely on par with the Accupower and maybe a touch better. That's a very subjective assessment. But the glass is AWESOME. If you get the LE model the included throw lever is a great design and the mag ring is smooth. I love the reticle, and the center dot is absolutely daytime bright. No question. And if isn't not 1x on low it's really, really close. Closer than my MRO, put it that way. Great packaging, great warranty, extra battery...what's not to like??

Only cons, and they are very minor: Where the Accupower's illumination dial is real clicky, the P4Xi is noticeably softer. I wouldn't call it mushy, but they aren't exactly crisp. But really not a big deal. Turrets are the same way, but this is a set-and-forget optic so who cares. One note on the turrets- you CAN reset them to zero. On the number ring under the knob, there's a little notch in the back (opposite the 0). When you get it zeroed, take a bullet or small screwdriver or something, hold the knob in place and then slide the number ring around to zero. It's not as elegant as the free-wheeling turret method on the Trijicon, but it works fine. Highly, highly recommend this Steiner. I'll be getting another for another build.