Awesome News and Sale Opportunities from Steiner

We just received this exciting information from Steiner:

We at Steiner have not been taking any breaks – we have been busy developing new products and systems, winning distinguished awards, updating current products and investing in inventory of bellwether products.
NRA Awards Steiner The Golden Bullseye for the P4Xi 1-4x24 Tactical Scope

Steiner is proud to announce we have won the distinguished Golden Bullseye award from NRA’s Shooting Illustrated for the P4Xi 1-4x24 Tactical Scope. The award was presented at the recent NRA show in Dallas. The P4Xi 1-4x24 has vaulted to become one of our top-selling scopes of all-time since its market launch in early 2017.
NRA says “Great optics tend to come in one of two categories: innovative but expensive or bland but affordable. The Steiner P4Xi boasts innovative features in a platform that is quite affordable by tactical-optics standards. From its illuminated, ballistic-compensating reticle that’s calibrated for both 5.56 NATO and 7.62 NATO to its compact size, this scope is an outstanding choice for home defense and 3-gun competition.”
The complete review can be read at https://www.shootingillustrate...i-1-4x24-riflescope/

July 1 – Sept 30 Consumer Promo Reminder – “Gear Up For Hunting”



Don’t forget- One of Steiner’s most exciting consumer promos is happening NOW – “Gear Up For Hunting” begins July 1, 2018! The promo features FREE items for your customer for buying Steiner products.
If your customer buys any GS3 scope, H4Xi scope, HX binocular, or ShadowQuest binocular, they get to choose from one of three items:
A Black Ovis Game Bag and Field Dress Kit (Large game animal)
An Outdoor Edge Razor-Pro Saw Combo
or a
5.11 42” Shock Rifle Case (black).

New Products
In Q3, we are launching several new products, listed below.

Binoculars
BluHorizons 8x22 and 10x24

Features Autobright optics which provide a bright, brilliant view, accurate color and clear images with high contrast sharpness for exceptional performance up to close range of 2 meters. The compact and lightweight BluHorizons models feature a rugged Makrolon housing and a waterproof neoprene protective carry bag.
8x22 MAP = $189.99
10x26 MAP = $199.99

Predator Open-Hinge Auto-Focus 8x30
No more focusing! Equally adept at tracking moving game or quickly scanning the horizon for that elusive specie of bird, the porro optical “no focus” design and open hinge frame give a secure grip on ensuring Nothing Escapes You. MAP = $299.99

Scopes

M6Xi
This versatile optic is suitable for any weapon system from carbine platforms to M1A tactical rifles. The Rapid Dot reticle is quick on target and can engage targets out to 600 yards. TUBE DIAMETER 30 MM I LENGTH 10.43 IN. I BATTERY CR2450. MAP = $2,799.99

M7Xi
New 7x zoom ranges, low profile turrets, shorter overall length, accommodates clip-on devices, extended range and greater field-of-view. The lighter and higher-powered versatile M7Xi range of scopes take precision to a whole new level. Your target is sharp, clear and good as drilled. MAP = $3,099.99 - $3899.99 depending on reticle option

M8Xi 1-8x24mm
The M8Xi gives greater magnification range without sacrificing image brightness and clarity. The lightweight 10.8” length and large 34mm tube diameter with low-profile turrets make this an equally ideal precision scope for CQB or longer range target acquisition. MAP = $2,799.99

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*** As an added extra we just received the following amazing delivery of Steiner Demo Riflescopes which we are offering at very sharp pricing:

We just received an amazing order of demo/samples from Steiner. These all carry their lifetime Heritage warranty and are in 100% optical and functional condition.

GS3 2-10x42 - 4A Riflescope only $599.99

T5Xi Tactical 3-15x50 - SCR Riflescope only $1,299.99

T5Xi 3-15x50 - SCR-MOA Riflescope only $1,349.99

T5Xi Tactical 5-25x56 - SCR Riflescope only $1,499.99

T5Xi 5-25x56 - SCR MOA Riflescope only $1,499.99

Military/Tactical 4-16x50mm Rifle Scope with G2 Mil-Dot Reticle #5416 Riflescope only $1,199.99

Predator Extreme 4-16x50 Riflescope #5003 only $1099.99 (please call to order)

Micro Reflex Sight - MRS only $319.99

If there is anything you're looking for please give us a call at 516-217-1000. It is always our pleasure to speak with you. Always give a call to discuss options and what would be best for your needs

Have a great day.
Thank you for your continued support.
If there is anything else that I can assist you with please let me know.
Doug
Camera Land
720 Old Bethpage Road
Old Bethpage, NY 11804
516-217-1000, 212-753-5128
Please visit our web site @ Cameras,Binoculars, Spotting Scopes, Rifle Scopes | Camera Land NY
Long Islands Largest Camera and Sports Optics Superstore

Hey, Doug:

Steiner used to make some of its binocular models with individual focusing (not center focus). Some models like the "Military Marine" were pretty cheap and optically marginal, while other more expensive ones might have been pretty good.

I know that birders drive the market for binoculars and that CF is essential in birding since the little buggers flit around from branch to branch, often only 30 feet away, and instant refocusing with a 10X instrument is absolutely necessary at such close ranges.

However, hunters typically use their binos focused at infinity, and center-focused binos easily lose their focus as a hunter walks, rides, or simply shifts positions. I've found that the IF's are much superior for the type of hunting I do, as well as being less delicate than a CF, easier to seal from moisture, and cheaper to make. So I watch for a good IF binocular (which is rare) everywhere I can. It appears that the "Predator" model in your post is a fixed focus, as opposed to IF, which is a real bummer and of limited usefulness.

My question: Does anyone make a quality IF bino these days? Any recommendations?

I'm not even sure who still offers IF's

I was afraid of that.

If you watch for the older Leupold Japanese IF's on ebay you'll see that there is a significant following for these and prices usually exceed what they went for new.

IIRC individual focusing only makes sense on binos up to 6x; beyond that you need to change focus for different distances.

My only experience with Steiner binos was a sad one. A guy had some S/H ones for sale at $250, so I went to have a look. I really didn't get to evaluate the optics because the hinge was so buggered I could hardly hold them steady enough to look through. I don't know which was more disgusting, the state of their hinge or the audacity of the vendor to ask that much for them.

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IIRC individual focusing only makes sense on binos up to 6x; beyond that you need to change focus for different distances.

It is true that the lower the magnification the nearer an "infinity" focus is clear. However, if you are hunting country where the nearest object is 50 to 75 yards away, then an infinity focus works fine for even the highest practical power binocular. I have a couple of the old Japanese Leupold IF's in 10X, one porro and the other roof, that I use regularly and rarely need to adjust either off of their infinity settings. Each ocular piece is equipped with a detent so that the focus isn't inadvertently moved.

My son does have a CF binocular which has a detent or lock for the CF wheel. Initial focusing is a bit more complicated (as with any CF bino), but once focused and locked in place they stay pretty well.

By the way, many people have no concept of how to properly focus a CF instrument (well, many people have no idea how to focus any optical instrument for that matter, and it always amazes me how inept they can be in the relatively simple task of viewing through magnification). Anyway, most people I've observed attempt to first focus the single eye diopter, and once focused then attempt to focus both eyes with the CF. Of course, any movement of the CF at this point unfocuses the previously focused diopter eye, leaving the user cockeyed and hopelessly confused while he/she monkeys back and forth in a trial and error effort that typically results in whatever it was that the user sought to see through the binocular long since disappearing into the mist.

You make a great point, Stonecreek. About 15 years ago, I talked a friend into buying a nice Euro variable at a steal of a price. After he got it, he called me and said he knows why it was so cheap and claimed everything was blurry, including the reticle. This scope did not have p/a, so I quickly asked him if the diopter made any difference at all when he focused it. The response: "Well...wait a minute...how would you go about doing that?" His other rifles all were bought used and with scopes already on them, so I am guessing they all were set close enough to his vision that it didn't matter -- or that he just didn't notice.