{"id":197379,"date":"2024-02-05T10:43:41","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T16:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=197379"},"modified":"2024-08-30T19:36:34","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T00:36:34","slug":"hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Steiner Hunting Optics And 2nd Gen. Thermals &#8212; SHOT Show 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Steiner Optics: Predator 4S Hunting Scope, Clip on Thermals!  -- SHOT Show 2024\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ROXc4rNeJZE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time:  <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">3<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Shot Show 2024, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.steiner-optics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\" title=\"Steiner Hunting Optics And 2nd Gen. Thermals -- SHOT Show 2024\">Steiner<\/a> gave us a look at the Predator 4S \u2013 a compact hunting scope that promises to redefine expectations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our buddy, Hal, walked us through Steiner&#8217;s latest offerings on video. The Predator 4S that we covered is the shortest 4-16 scope in the industry, boasting a 30% weight reduction compared to its predecessors, which is very important in many hunting applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A closeup of the parallax and illumination knob on a rifle scope.\" class=\"wp-image-197412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-3-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-3-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The new Predator 4S from Steiner is the most compact 4-16x optic on the market.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Predator 4S features Steiner&#8217;s new ultra-compact 4X optical system. It also incorporates a side parallax, reticle illumination, and a lightweight construction of only 18 oz. The scope&#8217;s rear focal plane design is complemented by a glass-etched S3 BDC reticle. With capped MOA adjustments for windage and elevation, this scope ensures precision without sacrificing ease of use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set to hit the market later this year, the Predator 4S comes with an attractive price tag of $1,099.00, offering shooters access to German glass quality at an affordable price point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-see-also-bergara-s-new-lightweight-hunting-rifle-b14-squared-crest-carbon-shot-show-2024\">SEE ALSO:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-bergaras-lightweight-hunting-rifle-b14-squared-crest-carbon-shot-show-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\" title=\"Steiner Hunting Optics And 2nd Gen. Thermals -- SHOT Show 2024\"> Bergara\u2019s New Lightweight Hunting Rifle: B14 Squared Crest Carbon \u2014 SHOT Show 2024<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-4-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup of a rifle scope.\" class=\"wp-image-197411\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-4-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With capped windage and elevation turret and lightweight build, the Predator 4S is an ideal hunting optic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another addition to Steiner&#8217;s lineup is the compatibility of the Predator 4S with the new Steiner C35 generation 2 clip-on system. Coupled together, the user can seamlessly integrate the Predator 4S with the clip-on while maintaining a short footprint, eliminating the need for modifications to the daylight hunting scope while having thermal capabilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The C35 clip-on system is designed for convenience, placing controls within easy reach without extending over the rifle&#8217;s end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A closeup of a thermal optic.\" class=\"wp-image-197414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Gen 2 C35 thermal is compact enough to retain a small profile on your gun when coupled with the Predator 4S optic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gen 2 C35 features 640 resolution and a 35mm objective. It also has a 12-micron sensor that promises top-tier thermal performance. Priced at $3,499.00 MSRP, the clip-on provides an affordable yet high-quality solution for thermal enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those eager to explore these innovations, more information is available on Steiner&#8217;s official website, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.steiner-optics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\" title=\"Steiner Hunting Optics And 2nd Gen. Thermals -- SHOT Show 2024\">Steiner-Optics.com<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\" title=\"Steiner Hunting Optics And 2nd Gen. Thermals -- SHOT Show 2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a> ***<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Predator 4S that we covered is the shortest 4-16 scope in the industry, boasting a 30% weight reduction compared to its predecessors, which is very important in many hunting applications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":93,"featured_media":197414,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_specdata_upc":"","_specdata_placement":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1211,3902,1],"tags":[1269,3901,920],"featured":[4087],"hunt365":[4098,4089],"class_list":{"0":"post-197379","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-riley-baxter","8":"category-shot-show-2024","9":"category-uncategorized","10":"tag-hunt365moresponsor1","11":"tag-shot-show-2024","12":"tag-steiner","13":"featured-row9","14":"hunt365-big-game","15":"hunt365-hunting"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Steiner Unveils the New Predator 4s and Compact Thermal.<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Steiner&#039;s new Predator 4s is the shortest 4-16x optic available and pairs well with the new 2nd gen C35 thermal clip on system.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Steiner Hunting Optics And 2nd Gen. Thermals -- SHOT Show 2024\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The Predator 4S that we covered is the shortest 4-16 scope in the industry, boasting a 30% weight reduction compared to its predecessors, which is very important in many hunting applications.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Gun Reviews and News | GunsAmerica.com\/Digest\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gunsamerica\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-02-05T16:43:41+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-08-31T00:36:34+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-1.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"900\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Riley Baxter\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@gunsamerica\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@gunsamerica\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Riley Baxter\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Riley Baxter\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/6604823eceaae79a5e82c46ae3bb45ee\"},\"headline\":\"Steiner Hunting Optics And 2nd Gen. Thermals &#8212; SHOT Show 2024\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-02-05T16:43:41+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-08-31T00:36:34+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":367,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/01\\\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-1.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"hunt365moresponsor1\",\"SHOT Show 2024\",\"Steiner\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Riley Baxter\",\"SHOT Show 2024\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\\\/\",\"name\":\"Steiner Unveils the New Predator 4s and Compact Thermal.\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/01\\\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-1.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-02-05T16:43:41+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-08-31T00:36:34+00:00\",\"description\":\"Steiner's new Predator 4s is the shortest 4-16x optic available and pairs well with the new 2nd gen C35 thermal clip on system.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/01\\\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-1.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/01\\\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-1.jpg\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":900},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Steiner Hunting Optics And 2nd Gen. Thermals &#8212; SHOT Show 2024\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/\",\"name\":\"Gun Reviews and News | GunsAmerica.com\\\/Digest\",\"description\":\"Gun Reviews, Industry News, and Product Reviews for Rifles, Pistols, Revolvers, Shotguns, Optics, and Ammunition. Looking to purchase a firearm online? Look no further than GunsAmerica.com, America&#039;s premier destination for buying and selling firearms.\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"GunsAmerica\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/01\\\/image-3.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/01\\\/image-3.png\",\"width\":286,\"height\":156,\"caption\":\"GunsAmerica\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/gunsamerica\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/gunsamerica\",\"https:\\\/\\\/instagram.com\\\/gunsamerica_official\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/user\\\/GunsAmerica\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/6604823eceaae79a5e82c46ae3bb45ee\",\"name\":\"Riley Baxter\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/1b7e8cd34549380d0052e33b08446f6d413163582a08dee5dd37cd308085e63b?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/1b7e8cd34549380d0052e33b08446f6d413163582a08dee5dd37cd308085e63b?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/1b7e8cd34549380d0052e33b08446f6d413163582a08dee5dd37cd308085e63b?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Riley Baxter\"},\"description\":\"Riley Baxter is a seasoned hunter, outdoorsman, and competitive shooter with deep roots in the backcountry. He has guided professionally for bears, bighorn sheep, and other big game across rugged terrain, bringing firsthand knowledge of what gear actually works in the field. When he\u2019s not chasing game or running drills on the range, Riley is likely in the garage customizing his rifles, pistols, or backcountry kit. A competitive pistol shooter and lifelong firearms enthusiast, Riley brings both precision and creativity to every piece of equipment he touches. Outside of the gun world, he works as a perfusionist in Montana, a vital role in heart surgery that demands attention to detail, critical thinking, and mental fortitude. Experience: - Professional Hunting Guide \u2013 Guided for bears, bighorn sheep, and more in some of the West\u2019s toughest country. - Competitive Shooter \u2013 Skilled USPSA pistol shooter with a passion for precision and performance under pressure. - Custom Builder \u2013 Enjoys building and tuning firearms and equipment to meet the exact demands of the hunt or the range. - Experienced Marksman \u2013 Experienced in long-range hunting and precision rifles to meet the demands of the terrain of the West. - Montana-Based Perfusionist \u2013 Medical professional accustomed to making critical decisions in high-stakes environments.\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/ccpshooter\\\/reels\\\/?__d=1\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/gunsamerica.com\\\/digest\\\/author\\\/riley-baxter\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Steiner Unveils the New Predator 4s and Compact Thermal.","description":"Steiner's new Predator 4s is the shortest 4-16x optic available and pairs well with the new 2nd gen C35 thermal clip on system.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Steiner Hunting Optics And 2nd Gen. Thermals -- SHOT Show 2024","og_description":"The Predator 4S that we covered is the shortest 4-16 scope in the industry, boasting a 30% weight reduction compared to its predecessors, which is very important in many hunting applications.","og_url":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\/","og_site_name":"Gun Reviews and News | GunsAmerica.com\/Digest","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gunsamerica","article_published_time":"2024-02-05T16:43:41+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-08-31T00:36:34+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1200,"height":900,"url":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-1.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Riley Baxter","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@gunsamerica","twitter_site":"@gunsamerica","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Riley Baxter","Est. reading time":"3 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\/"},"author":{"name":"Riley Baxter","@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#\/schema\/person\/6604823eceaae79a5e82c46ae3bb45ee"},"headline":"Steiner Hunting Optics And 2nd Gen. Thermals &#8212; SHOT Show 2024","datePublished":"2024-02-05T16:43:41+00:00","dateModified":"2024-08-31T00:36:34+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\/"},"wordCount":367,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-1.jpg","keywords":["hunt365moresponsor1","SHOT Show 2024","Steiner"],"articleSection":["Riley Baxter","SHOT Show 2024"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\/","url":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\/","name":"Steiner Unveils the New Predator 4s and Compact Thermal.","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-1.jpg","datePublished":"2024-02-05T16:43:41+00:00","dateModified":"2024-08-31T00:36:34+00:00","description":"Steiner's new Predator 4s is the shortest 4-16x optic available and pairs well with the new 2nd gen C35 thermal clip on system.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-1.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-1.jpg","width":1200,"height":900},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-german-hunting-optics-and-2nd-generation-thermals-shot-show-2024\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Steiner Hunting Optics And 2nd Gen. Thermals &#8212; SHOT Show 2024"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#website","url":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/","name":"Gun Reviews and News | GunsAmerica.com\/Digest","description":"Gun Reviews, Industry News, and Product Reviews for Rifles, Pistols, Revolvers, Shotguns, Optics, and Ammunition. Looking to purchase a firearm online? Look no further than GunsAmerica.com, America&#039;s premier destination for buying and selling firearms.","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#organization","name":"GunsAmerica","url":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-3.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-3.png","width":286,"height":156,"caption":"GunsAmerica"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gunsamerica","https:\/\/x.com\/gunsamerica","https:\/\/instagram.com\/gunsamerica_official\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/GunsAmerica"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/#\/schema\/person\/6604823eceaae79a5e82c46ae3bb45ee","name":"Riley Baxter","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1b7e8cd34549380d0052e33b08446f6d413163582a08dee5dd37cd308085e63b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1b7e8cd34549380d0052e33b08446f6d413163582a08dee5dd37cd308085e63b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1b7e8cd34549380d0052e33b08446f6d413163582a08dee5dd37cd308085e63b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Riley Baxter"},"description":"Riley Baxter is a seasoned hunter, outdoorsman, and competitive shooter with deep roots in the backcountry. He has guided professionally for bears, bighorn sheep, and other big game across rugged terrain, bringing firsthand knowledge of what gear actually works in the field. When he\u2019s not chasing game or running drills on the range, Riley is likely in the garage customizing his rifles, pistols, or backcountry kit. A competitive pistol shooter and lifelong firearms enthusiast, Riley brings both precision and creativity to every piece of equipment he touches. Outside of the gun world, he works as a perfusionist in Montana, a vital role in heart surgery that demands attention to detail, critical thinking, and mental fortitude. Experience: - Professional Hunting Guide \u2013 Guided for bears, bighorn sheep, and more in some of the West\u2019s toughest country. - Competitive Shooter \u2013 Skilled USPSA pistol shooter with a passion for precision and performance under pressure. - Custom Builder \u2013 Enjoys building and tuning firearms and equipment to meet the exact demands of the hunt or the range. - Experienced Marksman \u2013 Experienced in long-range hunting and precision rifles to meet the demands of the terrain of the West. - Montana-Based Perfusionist \u2013 Medical professional accustomed to making critical decisions in high-stakes environments.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ccpshooter\/reels\/?__d=1"],"url":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/author\/riley-baxter\/"}]}},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Steiner-Optics-Predator-4S-1-150x113.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/197379","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/93"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=197379"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/197379\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":198666,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/197379\/revisions\/198666"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/197414"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=197379"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=197379"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=197379"},{"taxonomy":"featured","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured?post=197379"},{"taxonomy":"hunt365","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hunt365?post=197379"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}