Reviews & Ratings for Steiner T5Xi 5-25x56mm Rifle Scope 34mm Tube First Focal Plane — 38 reviews — Page 1

Not a great scope. Read reviews that T5Xi was plagued with issues but still took a chance buying it on sale. Big mistake. The glass just isn’t clear and scope has parallax issues. Foggy and blurry reticle. I see double lines on the reticle and kept blinking thinking it was my eyes. Then another shooter looked and confirmed he saw the same. I own Vortex, Leupold, Nightforce scopes and more. This Steiner just doesn’t compare. No where close. Will be sending it back to see if I got a bad apple. If Steiner can’t fix it, it’s my first and last purchase from that company.

I love the scope, and it probably helps I got it on a heck of a deal around Black Friday. First item that set me back scratching my head was how to lower the POI because this is my first zero stop optic. I dont believe the owners manual goes into this enough. To lower your POI you remove the knob, and turn the dial manually, because with the knob on it, per its design it's not designed to move lower than the three clicks built in for the closer than zero distance. Hope this helps someone.

What is there not to like about this scope?? It has everything that you’d get out of a $4-5000 scope. For the money you can’t beat it!

May the Lord Jesus Christ bless you greatly!!

Ryan M. from Alabama

This scope is awesome, particularly for the money. Highly recommend. Great build quality, clear glass. fitted nicely with the Steiner rings. The turret system is really nice. Great that i comes with sunshade and zoom throw lever.

First impression = Great quality scope. Love that it comes with sun shade and throw lever. Absolutely beautiful scope. Can't find anything to complain about right off the bat. Will update if I have any issues.

I love this new Steiner Rifle Scope works Amazing after I sighted it and it’s incredible what great glass makes on optics. I highly recommend this scope for long distance applications. You will not be disappointed I have a Burris Eliminator 3 it’s great and there is no comparison.

Exceptional glass, weight, and positive turret adjustment, (not sloppy). The FFP reticle is a little bit busy BUT with time and practice on the glass I became extremely comfortable. I have Leupold, Vortex, and Trijicon optics on other guns but this Steiner T5Xi has quickly become my favorite for hunting and target shooting. Very satisfied with this optic!!

A Sako rep came to our range with three of their rifles, all fitted with scopes.The most expensive rifle they had was outfitted with this exact scope. I had never shot a Sako, nor used this fancy scope. I was used to mine, which was no slouch, but wasn't even in the same general price range. Once I got behind this scope, it felt so natural, clean and crisp, easy to focus, and just all around felt like the best I've ever used. At 100 yards, my first three shots were almost tack drivers. Never having any experience with this scope, I was amazed at the precision and apparent durability of it. If I had money to play with, this would definately be on my short list of scopes. If I could upload my first target, shooting from cold, you might be amazed. Very easy on the eyes.

One of the cleanest and sharpest scopes I have ever had. Knobs smooth and crisp on the detents. Clear and picks up light real nice. Well packed in foam and dnice box. Fit finish is excellent. So ready to push it on out to 1000yds.

Alright, here we go.... The GLASS is pretty dang good I have to admit. I own ALL of the T5xi Mil Radian offerings. I feel like the glass in my 5-25x is better than my 3-15x. The M5xi line says the glass is "HAND PICKED". This makes me believe that whatever line we're talking about, there can and will be variances in clarity.
That being said, I'm very, very pleased with the clarity of my 5-25x56. In fact, it's my clearest glass and I own Burris, Bushnell Elite Tactical XRS II as well as Vortex Viper PST Gen II.
Most people would assume the Steiner would be the best out of those and they would be right about that. My brother in law owns a Night Force NXS and I think that scope is horrible honestly.
I'll be honest here... I paid $1,350 for my 5-25x56 two or three years ago when I purchased it as a blemish. There's a little machining mark on the objective lens housing, which I consider completely irrelevant in every way. What a freaking steal.... Moving on to the heart of the matter.
GLASS: Awesome.... seriously AWESOME.

TURRETS AND RETICLE: My elevation turret is dead nuts on the money so far. In fact, I was just up at the famous North Springs ELR range in Price, Utah about a week ago with family and we were hitting milk jugs at 1,000 yards. Here's the raw truth on the performance of my turrets. I got my DOPE and dialed 8.7 mils elevation for a 1,000 yard hold shooting the Tikka T3x Tac A1 in 6.5 Creedmoor loaded with 140 grain Federal GMM Sierra Match kings bulle...
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