Rifle Scopes Steiner 3-12x50 or 4-16x50?

[scatsob]

Looks like one can get these scopes for $1200 or $1440 respectively and just wanted to hear some thoughts. It will be going on an M24 when I move a PH I have on the gun currently over to an M40A3 build when it is finished. Most of the time will be used for shooting under 500 yards. The only thing that is sort of a turn off for the 4-16 is it is gigantic. Thanks all.

 

[Quickdraw40]

Choose by size. Big difference.

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[Bluejazz]

I love my 4-16!!

 

[scatsob]

I guess I should have looked closer at the specs. They really aren't that different in size unless I am missing something. The 3-12 is a little over 0.5 inches shorter but is heavier. Interesting.

 

[SomeOtherGuy]

The 3-12x50 is a VERY large scope, even if fractionally smaller than the 4-16x50. It is also awesome in pretty much all ways. Just pick the magnification range you think will be most useful.

 

[Cartman]

Looks like one can get these scopes for $1200 or $1440 respectively and just wanted to hear some thoughts. It will be going on an M24 when I move a PH I have on the gun currently over to an M40A3 build when it is finished. Most of the time will be used for shooting under 500 yards. The only thing that is sort of a turn off for the 4-16 is it is gigantic. Thanks all.

Where are they still available?

 

[hk dave]

Just choose the magnification you want. Stellar scopes.

 

[msat10]

Seems the large and heavy scopes are the best quality.

 

[Tailhunter]

4x16. Without a doubt.

 

[linebaugh500]

Where are they still available?

That's a very good question that most people have been overlooking with these scopes. I believe the 50mm objective scopes (the ones in the $1300-$1500 price range) are discontinued models, and it's very hard to find them now. Their replacements, I believe, are the 56mm objective scopes - and I think they run in the $2500 dollar range.

 

[linebaugh500]

SWFA still has the 3-12x50mm units for sale - for $2,149.99:

Steiner 3-12x50 Military Tactical 34mm Rifle Scope

Good thing I snagged 10 from Botach for $1100 shipped! ;-)

 

[linebaugh500]

Looks like you can still get them from The Sportsman's Guide (through Amazon.com) for $1499.99:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1630072382&pf_rd_i=507846

The 3-12x56mm models are available for $100 more:

http://www.amazon.com/Steiner-5356-...8DIX6/ref=pd_luc_sbs_01_01_t_lh?ie=UTF8&psc=1

As I was my purchase through Botach, I was watching the number of remaining units go down. When the count got down to 39 units, it instantly jumped down to 0. I believe The Sportsman's guide bought them all in one shot to resell them for the $399.99 profit. Very enterprising of them...

 

[scatsob]

SG has a double discount for members today so the 3-12x50 is $1220 shipped. Its an amazing deal but I don't think I can get it by the wife without divorce being on the table .

 

[hk dave]

I will forever regret not buying the 3-12 for $1100 when it was available. But with buying a new house and the wife wanting to remodel the kitchen... i just couldn't justify it.

 

[Sako man]

I have the 16 and it's a great optic. Prefer it over the Steiner 25x I was sporting last year.