New Steiner H6Xi Line

[Jakeb1697]

I have the same question. This may lend some credence to the validity of durability and zero retention or could be a stretch: not sure.

• From Steiner's web page - "Evolved from the T6Xi. Building upon the legacy of the renowned T6Xi series, the H6Xi brings tactical DNA to your hunt. Every component is meticulously designed to withstand the rigors of the field while maintaining exceptional optical clarity."

• IF it is built the same as the T6Xi, then the 2023 T6Xi version passed the drop test from a Rokslide member:

https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/steiner-t6xi-3-18x56-msr2-mini-field-eval.319546/

I cant totally speak on the drop test but I have a 2x12 from 2024 and it has been dropped on concrete multiple times and ridden around on 4 wheeler racks for hundred of miles in rocky nasty bumpy terrain and has yet to lose a zero, even after coming out of the holder and smacking for a few miles on the metal bars. To say i am amazed that it doesn't have broken glass is an understatement. I will give this one caveat - when i first installed it, I torqued the scope rings down to what they recommend and it made my paralax adjustment knob very stiff, called Steiner and they had me back off about 5 inch-lbs due to slight deformation on the tube.

 

[Dualsight]

I cant totally speak on the drop test but I have a 2x12 from 2024 and it has been dropped on concrete multiple times and ridden around on 4 wheeler racks for hundred of miles in rocky nasty bumpy terrain and has yet to lose a zero, even after coming out of the holder and smacking for a few miles on the metal bars. To say i am amazed that it doesn't have broken glass is an understatement. I will give this one caveat - when i first installed it, I torqued the scope rings down to what they recommend and it made my paralax adjustment knob very stiff, called Steiner and they had me back off about 5 inch-lbs due to slight deformation on the tube.

Question for you: What torque specification did you find that Steiner recommended?

I did not find (or just missed) the torque specs in the Steiner website downloads. I did find one place (not Steiner's) that stated, "Steiner suggests a maximum of 20 to 25 inch-pounds for their 30mm tubes. To be safe and ensure the scope doesn't slip under Creedmoor recoil, 22 inch-pounds is the "sweet spot" for this specific pairing."

Just wondering because the Internet is not always the most reliable place to find technical information.

 

[Jakeb1697]

Question for you: What torque specification did you find that Steiner recommended?

I did not find (or just missed) the torque specs in the Steiner website downloads. I did find one place (not Steiner's) that stated, "Steiner suggests a maximum of 20 to 25 inch-pounds for their 30mm tubes. To be safe and ensure the scope doesn't slip under Creedmoor recoil, 22 inch-pounds is the "sweet spot" for this specific pairing."

Just wondering because the Internet is not always the most reliable place to find technical information.

Fairly certain I got the number from a little card or information piece in the scope box, wish i could be more helpful. I definitely thought it was odd. Also not sure if it matters but I'm using Hawkins ultralight rings