Steiner Optics T5Xi?

I checked out one a few hours ago. (5-25x56) Side by side with a few different Nightforce's (ATACR/NXS/SHV). The Steiner will be my next scope purchase.

^ I'll let you know in a few days...

They have a legitimate website with the same prices without 3% upcharge for CC (http://www.deguns.net/Default.asp )
So I took the plunge and received my UPS tracking # this am.

People at Sniper's Hide have been reporting a variety of issues with this series, including tracking (nearly all examples tested), off-center reticles and canted reticles. The tracking errors aren't huge (often 1-2 tenths of a mil at 10 mils up) but are considered unacceptable in this price range. It's unclear whether Steiner has found a way to fix this on new scopes or is even trying to.

Does the T5Xi have high density (HD) glass? How about lens type (achromatic versus apochromatic, pref. the latter)? Without those features, you're going to lose a lot of contrast at higher magnification use over 1200 yards or so.

You're dropping close to $2,000... May as well step up to an optic with those features and really get the full use of the glass.

The Vortex Razor HD Gen II (3-18x50) runs $2200 at OpticsPlanet. I believe they do a discount for THR members, and that optic has both high density glass and an apochromatic lens. It's available with either an MRAD or MOA reticle (and matching turrets), to suit your preference.

Taliv runs the Razor HD Gen II on a custom rifle, I'm sure he'd be willing to answer any questions you have. You can search for a thread where he did his initial review.

I don't own a gen2 Vortex Razor but have read so many glowing reviews of them, and not a single negative review. They are about as heavy as a tank, but that seems to be their only drawback.

I've handled and shot through the NF and Razor, both are excellent pieces of glass. If I had to buy one or the other on the spot I'd lean toward the Razor. The Steiner, having only handled, not used in the field, seemed well build with excellent glass, and my experience with all of my other Steiner gear has me saying it probably a damn fine scope.