Steiner GS3 4-20X50

[AWOLF]

I have three Leupolds and like them. I have a pair of Steiner 10x50 binoculars and really like those too. My problem is I need, got that .......need, a long range scope for my 7mm. The Steiner GS3 looks nice but have not seen nor heard much about them. They are a lot cheaper than their military models. Do you think the glass would be equal or less than the Leupold ? Please share your thoughts .

 

[Gary Kaney]

I have a Predator Extreme 2.5x10x42. To these 70 yr. old eyes I like the Stiener better than my Leupolds .

 

[gusd]

Tagging in I have the exact same question the OP has. Would love to hear some opinions.

 

[86alaskan]

I took the plunge and bought a lightly used GS3 4-20-50 from ebay. the scope replaced a 4-16 Vortex viper HST. I can say without a doubt that the steiner is much better in clarity and high end mag than the vortex. I really liked that there was a good scope with that power range. I like to hunt open and closed off areas like timber, and didn't want a low end higher than 4, but still wanted a high top end-20. It's very clear, has excellent low light clarity and brightness. The adjustments are clean, crisp and capped on both turrets. The only drawback i can see is the parallax adj isn't very fine, has large increments close together. Iv'e only used it a bit, but have very high hopes once my custom 25-06 gets back and i can really ring the scope out long range. The reticle they use is clean and uncluttered and allows for quick adjustments.