Reviews on the Steiner Predator 4 compared to others

[TN David]

I have a predator extreme that I bought off of a friend. The airline gorilla handlers got a hold of my tuffpak on my safari back in August and my first shot to check zero in Africa and something in the eyepiece broke. When I got back to the states I called customer service (Burris) and had a shipping label and an RMA within 5 minutes. I packed it up, shipped it off and had it back within 2 weeks repaired, cleaned and re-certified. Was also updated as the scope moved through their system. I also have a predator 4 and would not hesitate to order another.

 

[Doodle]

I have the exact scope you are asking about. I love it. Clear, bright, easy to find animals quickly, great reticle, not too heavy, and fits low talleys on my tikka with room to spare. Unless I'm looking for a scope for paper targets at long range I can't see how another thousand bucks would bring any real world benefit. Highly recommended.

 

[Philward]

My experience with Burris forever warranty less than stellar. This was after the merger with Steiner, or the buy out which ever way it went. They wouldn't fix binos I sent in for internal fogging and offered me lesser quality pair if I paid half. I refused and they just sent me a pair of 12x50 binos, the opposite of the company's I sent them. Glad quality not as good either. They refuse to answer any requests for service on a pair of Burris binos my parents have, after several requests. I did have a pair of Steiner 7x35 wide angle binos back in the 80's that were good but bulky but don't recall what happened with those. Liked them too, individual eye focus.

So, I don't usually consider Burris products anymore.