High-Quality Glass: Steiner’s New M6Xi 1-6x24mm — SHOT Show 2018

Steiner has long been a leader in military optics and more recently has been establishing a presence in the U.S. civilian market. We had an opportunity to test several models this summer, and the clarity of glass and quality was outstanding. New for SHOT Show 2018, Steiner announced the M6Xi.

SPECS:

• Mil-Spec
• 6X zoom range
• Broadband
• Optimized exterior design
• Precise windage/elevation adjustment
• Illuminated reticle
• Fogproof & waterproof down to 33 ft.
• Shockproof
• Tube Diameter: 33 mm
• 2nd Focal Plane
• MSRP: $2,999

The M6Xi was submitted for the SOCOM squad variable power optic trials, so you know it is tough. That is not the kind of thing you tee off on if your afraid of getting your paint scratched. This new version will feature capped turrets, and the objective end is an inch shorter than previous M6 models.

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Impressions & Pricing:

The reticle is a called the Rapid Dot and is available as a ballistic drop compensator that can be tuned to either 5.56 or 7.62 mm. This offers easy shooting to 600 meters with a very bright red dot for close range targets. The controls are super smooth, and the glass is very clear.

Civilian model available now, at an MSRP of $2,800.

For more information about Steiner optics, click here.

Clay Martin

Clay Martin is a retired Marine and Green Beret, having served with distinction in the 3rd Special Forces Group. A multi-service, multi-decade sniper, he’s also a seasoned 3-Gun competitor and a Master-ranked shooter in USPSA Production. When he’s not writing about firearms and tactics, Clay is the author of the novel Last Son of The War God, a gritty story about dispensing justice the hard way. Follow him on Twitter @offthe_res or visit his website at Off-The-Reservation.com.

Experience:
– U.S. Marine Corps Infantry, Scout/Sniper, and Recon Marine
– U.S. Army Green Beret, 3rd Special Forces Group (ODA Comms SGT, Intel SGT, SFAUC Instructor)
– Competitive Shooter – Master-ranked in USPSA Production, experienced 3-Gun competitor
– Tactical Instructor – Extensive background in teaching carbine, pistol, CQB, and survival skills
– Author – Fiction and non-fiction works on warfare, survival, and American resilience
– 2A Advocate – Defender of the Constitution and vocal proponent of gun rights
– Outdoorsman – Idaho-based hunter, adventurer, and father of feral children and dogs