Steiner Introduces the Predator 8 Series Hunting Riflescopes
Steiner expands its line of hunting riflescopes with the release of the new Predator 8 series optics. The new scopes feature 8x zoom, the Predator 8 riflescopes join the Steiner Predator 4 series in the Steiner lineup of hunting optics.
Built on a 30mm tube chassis, the Predator 8 delivers all the key features required of a hunting optic. Optical clarity with good light transmission, a massive field of view, and an illuminated reticle with 11 brightness settings ensure a fast and crisp sight picture in the most challenging lighting conditions. Foul weather and harsh climates also offer no resistance to the Predator 8’s performance thanks to the fog proof and waterproof design and broad -13°F to +145°F operating temperature.
The Predator 8 is offered in three different 8x zoom ranges: 2-16×42, 3-24×50, and 4-32×56. Hunters looking to take advantage of the riflescopes’ precision reticle adjustment to accurately compensate for bullet drop at long distances will appreciate the audible and tactile 1/4 MOA ballistic turret. Included are different numbered turret rings that allow the shooter to customize the turret for quick elevation adjustment at pre-selected distances. The ballistic turret also provides a zero mode to permit fast and precise dial-back to the zero setting.
The Predator 8 2-16x42mm and the 3-24x50mm riflescopes both come with the Steiner E3 second focal plane reticle. Designed for the most popular big game cartridges with holdover compensation out to 400 yards and cascading windage dots to easily adjust for 10 mph crosswind, the E3 reticle quickly serves up aiming solutions when the pressure is on. For maximum long-range precision, the Predator 8 4-32x56mm stands ready with its high magnification and SCR (Special Competition Reticle) combination.
Key Features: Steiner Predator 8 Series
Magnification:Â 2-16x / 3-24x / 4-32x
Objective Lens Dia.:Â 42mm / 50mm / 56mm
Tube Dia.:Â 30mm (all models)
Focal Plane:Â 2nd (all models)
Field of View @100 yds. (Low-High):Â 7.7-62.07 ft. / 5.2-41.3 ft. / 3.8-31.03 ft.
Eye Relief:Â 3.7 in. (all models)
Exit Pupil:Â 8, 5mm 2,7mm / 8, 5mm 2mm / 8, 5mm 1, 7mm
Length:Â 13.5 in. / 14.7 in. / 15.1 in.
Weight:Â 23.4 oz. / 25.2 oz. / 27.3 oz.
Diopter Adj. Range:Â -3dpt – +2dpt (all models)
Reticle:Â E3 / E3 / SCR
Windage/Elevation Click Value: 1/4 MOA (all models)
Max Elevation Range:Â 55 MOA / 40 MOA / 32 MOA
Max Windage Range:Â 55 MOA / 40 MOA / 32 MOA
Parallax:Â 20yds to infinity (all models)
Temperature Range: -13°F to +145°F (all models)
Nitrogen Filled/Fogproof:Â Yes (all models)
- Waterproof:Â 3 ft. (all models)
- Battery:Â CR2032 (all models)
- Warranty: Heritage Warranty (all models)
MSRP:Â $2,069.99 / $2184.99 / $2,299.99
Jeremy Mallette is co-founder of International Sportsman. An avid hunter and outdoorsman, he has spent more than a decade in the outdoor industry, from hiking and camping to silencers and hunting. His father taught him to shoot at age six, and he received his first firearm at age eight — a 1942 Colt Commando .38 special revolver. He enjoys yearly trips to Kansas for pheasant hunting, spending time with his children at the deer lease, and collecting unique firearms.