Solid mil-based scope for hunting - Steiner HX6 3-18x50mm Rifle Scope, 30mm, First Focal Plane

I used the Steiner H6Xi 3-18x50 STR-MIL for hunting this year and love this scope. I figured a review might be helpful for those on the fence. I'll start by saying it got banged around a bit as I dropped my rifle/scope a couple times but it was all good when I retested everything. I use MIL so I can use it for some precision shooting and hunting both. Not everyone will prefer that but it is definitely my preference. They have an MOA version but I have no experience with that. With the Steiner STR-MIL reticle - it is easy enough to dial elevation and aim center with the bolder thicker portions of the horizontal and lower vertical bar sections pointing to the middle so the "complicated" reticle some complain about is a total non issue for me. The glass is very clear I'd say "almost perfect" edge to edge and awesome in low light. Illumination is good in low light situations in a cross pattern and nicely adjustable for no bleed when tuned. Probably the most differentiating positive for me is the wider field of view compared to the other scopes I've owned - it just looks better, clearer, wider when viewing the target downrange for my eyes. The turrets work well and are fairly crisp, not too loud, and adjust easily with gloves on for both feel and sound. Some might complain they are a bit mushy and I think that is fair. They are low profile and elevation comes with a capped version if you want. When zeroing you have to line up the marks "manually" while tightening set screws and mine has 1 mil of over travel for the zero stop. I think that is by design but the manual makes no mention of it. The parallax focus adjustment is smooth and not too stiff and not too loose. There are no yardage estimates on the parallax knob so it took some practice. My other hunting rig has a Maven RS1.2 2.5-15 SHR-MIL scope on it and it is great too but the Steiner just feels right in more ways so that is what I use as my favorite. The Steiner has a moderate weight of around 27 ounces. I have a carbon stock and barrel so a little extra weight is actually welcome. I'd recommend it.