Unlocking Precision and Versatility: The Steiner T6Xi 2.5-15x50 Riflescope (SKU: 5116)

For the discerning shooter who demands uncompromising performance across a spectrum of scenarios, the Steiner T6Xi 2.5-15x50 riflescope stands as a testament to American craftsmanship and optical excellence. Whether you're a competitive long-range shooter, a dedicated hunter navigating diverse terrain, a tactical professional requiring rapid target engagement, or an enthusiast seeking the ultimate in precision and durability, this optic is engineered to meet and exceed your expectations.

What makes the Steiner T6Xi 2.5-15x50 an indispensable tool for serious marksmen? It's the intelligent fusion of a versatile magnification range, a crystal-clear optical system, and a suite of shooter-centric features designed for intuitive, consistent performance under pressure. This is the riflescope that provides the confidence to adapt, whether you're engaging distant steel targets, providing crucial overwatch, or pursuing game from close cover to open fields.

Addressing Key Challenges for Shooters: Versatility, Precision, and Reliability

• How do I achieve consistent accuracy across varying distances? The 2.5-15x magnification range provides a wide field of view for close-quarters situational awareness at 2.5x, seamlessly transitioning to powerful 15x magnification for pinpoint accuracy on distant targets. This adaptability means you don't need multiple scopes for different applications; the T6Xi handles it all.
• What's the best riflescope for dynamic shooting conditions? Its robust construction and intuitive controls are built for the unpredictable. From rapid target acquisition in close environments to precise holdovers for long-range shots, the T6Xi's design ensures reliability when it matters most.
• How can I make quick, precise adjustments without losing my zero? The innovative Never-Lost locking windage and elevation turrets are a game-changer. Once set, your zero is secured. For adjustments, simply lift the knob, make your click, and press it back down to lock. This system eliminates accidental adjustments, a common frustration in the field, ensuring your shot lands where you intend, every time.
• Is there an optic that provides clear feedback on turret adjustments? Absolutely. The T6Xi features an ingenious second rotation indication system. This mechanism provides a clear, tactile, and visible signal when you've completed a full rotation of the elevation turret. This eliminates the guesswork often associated with high-travel turrets, allowing for faster, more confident adjustments for extreme long-range engagements.
• What optical features are critical for low-light performance and clear target identification? The generous 50mm objective lens gathers ample light, ensuring a bright, crisp image even in challenging lighting conditions like dawn or dusk. Coupled with Steiner's legendary optical coatings, the T6Xi delivers superior light transmission and color fidelity, allowing for enhanced target recognition and shot placement.
• Which reticle is ideal for both ranging and precise holdovers? The First Focal Plane (FFP) SCR Mil Reticle is designed for precision. In an FFP reticle, the reticle scales proportionally with magnification, meaning your subtensions (ranging and holdover points) remain accurate across the entire magnification range. The SCR Mil reticle itself is a clean, intuitive design with precise hash marks that allow for quick ranging, windage, and elevation corrections based on the widely understood Mil-radian system.

Core Features and Their Advantages for the Shooter

• Optimized Magnification Range (2.5-15x): This versatile range provides a broad field of view for scanning at the lower end and ample magnification for precise target identification and shot placement at the higher end, making it suitable for a wide array of shooting disciplines from close-in dynamic carbine work to long-range bolt gun engagements.
• 50mm Objective Lens: A large objective lens diameter is crucial for superior light gathering, resulting in a brighter sight picture and enhanced visibility in low-light conditions, extending your effective shooting time.
• 34mm Main Tube: The robust 34mm main tube offers exceptional strength and rigidity, contributing to the scope's overall durability and recoil resistance. More importantly, it provides a significantly larger range of internal elevation and windage adjustment compared to smaller tubes, crucial for extreme long-range shooting where considerable bullet drop compensation is necessary.
• First Focal Plane (FFP) SCR Mil Reticle: The FFP design ensures that the reticle's subtensions are accurate at all magnification levels. This is invaluable for shooters who rely on their reticle for ranging, holdovers, and wind calls, eliminating the need for complex calculations at different magnifications. The SCR (Special Competition Reticle) Mil is a clean, intuitive, and highly functional reticle favored by competitive and tactical shooters for its precise ranging capabilities and holdover points.
• Illuminated Reticle: The SCR Mil reticle features adjustable illumination, providing optimal contrast against any background, whether in bright daylight or low-light environments. This is particularly useful for target acquisition in challenging conditions or against dark targets.
• Never-Lost Locking Windage and Elevation Turrets: These low-profile, tactile turrets offer positive clicks and a secure locking mechanism. This "lift to adjust, press to lock" system prevents accidental changes to your zero, providing peace of mind and consistent performance in the field.
• Innovative Second Rotation Indicator: This ingenious system provides both a visual and tactile indication when the elevation turret completes a full rotation. This clear feedback is invaluable for preventing lost revolutions and ensuring precise, repeatable adjustments, especially during rapid, high-travel elevation changes for very distant targets.
• Integrated Throw Lever: An included throw lever attaches easily to the magnification ring, allowing for quick, smooth, and precise changes in magnification, even with gloved hands. This enhances the rifle scope's adaptability in dynamic shooting situations.
• Side Parallax Adjustment: Located conveniently on the side of the scope, the parallax adjustment allows the shooter to eliminate parallax error at various distances, ensuring a crisp, clear image of the target and reticle in the same focal plane, leading to greater accuracy.
• Steiner Heritage and Construction: Steiner optics are renowned for their ruggedness and optical clarity. The T6Xi maintains this legacy, featuring a nitrogen-purged, fogproof, shockproof, and waterproof design, ready to withstand the harshest environments and rigorous use.
• Proudly Made in the U.S.A.: Manufactured in the United States, the T6Xi series embodies precision engineering and quality control, supporting domestic manufacturing and ensuring a product built to exacting standards.

Real-World Applications and User Outcomes

• Long-Range Precision Shooting: For the competitive shooter, the FFP SCR Mil reticle combined with the precise, repeatable turrets and the ample internal adjustment range (from the 34mm tube) makes dialing in distant shots or holding for wind a highly accurate and efficient process. You'll experience more hits on steel, faster.
• Hunting: From open plains to dense woods, the T6Xi's versatility shines. The low 2.5x magnification offers a wide field of view for quick shots on moving game, while the 15x power provides the necessary detail for ethical shot placement at extended ranges. Its ruggedness ensures it can withstand the rigors of the hunt, from unpredictable weather to rough terrain.
• Tactical Operations & Law Enforcement: Professionals require reliability and speed. The T6Xi's robust build, illuminated reticle for low-light engagements, and intuitive turret system allow for rapid target acquisition and confident adjustments under high-stress conditions, providing critical overwatch or precise interdiction capabilities.
• General Purpose Shooting: If you own both a carbine and a bolt-action rifle and want a single, high-performance optic that can seamlessly transition between platforms, the T6Xi is an excellent choice. Its balance of magnification, size, and features makes it incredibly adaptable.

Users consistently report enhanced confidence and improved shot placement, citing the T6Xi's bright, clear glass, the positive feedback from the turrets, and the utility of the FFP SCR Mil reticle. The "Made in U.S.A." designation also adds a layer of trust and reliability that many shooters value.

Why Choose Steiner and Where to Find Your T6Xi

Steiner has been a global leader in optical products for over 70 years, known for combining military-grade ruggedness with unparalleled optical performance. Their commitment to innovation and quality is evident in every T6Xi riflescope. When you invest in a Steiner, you're investing in a legacy of precision and durability.

For those ready to elevate their shooting experience, the Steiner T6Xi 2.5-15x50 with the Illuminated SCR Mil Reticle (SKU: 5116) is readily available. You can find this exceptional optic and a wide range of other high-quality firearms accessories at DEGuns. Their expertise ensures you receive genuine Steiner products backed by reliable service. Choosing DEGuns means choosing a trusted source for your precision shooting needs.

This riflescope is not just an accessory; it's a critical component of your shooting system, designed to empower you with the clarity, precision, and confidence needed to master any shooting challenge. From the innovative turret design to the superior glass, every aspect of the T6Xi is optimized for the demanding shooter.

Technical Specifications and Dimensions

Understanding the detailed specifications of the Steiner T6Xi 2.5-15x50 is crucial for optimal integration with your firearm and shooting discipline.

Feature	Specification	Benefit
Model	Steiner T6Xi 2.5-15x50	Versatile, high-performance optic
SKU	5116	Specific product identifier
UPC	840229107952	Universal Product Code
Magnification	2.5-15x	Adaptable for close to long range
Objective Lens Diameter	50 mm	Excellent light gathering for clarity
Main Tube Diameter	34 mm	Enhanced strength & adjustment range
Reticle	SCR Mil (First Focal Plane, Illuminated)	Accurate ranging & holdovers at any mag
Focal Plane	First Focal Plane (FFP)	Reticle subtensions consistent with zoom
Illumination	Yes	Improved visibility in diverse lighting
Turret Features	Never-Lost Locking, Second Rotation Ind.	Secure zero, intuitive, repeatable adjustments
Parallax Adjustment	Side Focus	Crisp image, eliminate aiming error
Throw Lever	Included	Rapid magnification changes
Eye Relief	Approximately 3.74 inches (95 mm)	Comfortable and safe viewing
Field of View @ 100 yds	Low: 42 ft, High: 7 ft	Broad situational awareness at low power
Click Value	0.1 Mil (1 cm @ 100m)	Fine, precise adjustments
Travel Per Rotation	15 Mil	Ample adjustment for long range
Max Elevation Adjustment	30 Mil	Extensive range for extreme distances
Max Windage Adjustment	15 Mil	Sufficient for various wind conditions
Weight	Approximately 28.9 oz (819 g)	Balanced, not overly cumbersome
Length	Approximately 13.5 inches (343 mm)	Compact yet feature-rich
Construction	Nitrogen Purged, Waterproof, Fogproof, Shockproof	Extreme durability in all environments
Manufacturing	Made in U.S.A.	High-quality domestic production
Finish	Matte Black	Non-reflective, tactical aesthetic
Warranty	Steiner Heritage Warranty	Excellent long-term product support