Seeking First Western Rifle Scope Recommendations / Feedback

[rking453]

Hey folks, I'm in the process of putting together my first western centric rifle. I have a lot of experience with eastern rifles and optics well suited to the area I live, but not much experience when it come to longer range set ups. I am looking to purchase a rifle scope that fits the rest of the rifle and its purpose, hoping to get some input and guidance from more experienced guys here.

Here is some info on the rifle, Tikka action, Pure Precision Altitude stock, 25" Preferred Barrel Blanks Carbon in .25-284. Looking to use the rifle for anything less than elk, antelope, whitetail, black bear, mule deer, out to about 400 maybe 500 yards max if I get enough experience to feel comfortable.

Current optics I'm considering
Steiner H6Xi 2-12x42
Steiner Predator 8 2-16x42
Trijicon Credo HX 2.5-15x42
Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 3-15x44

What are some good reasons to choose one over the other? Is there a much better option in this general price range that I am leaving off the list?

 

[WeiserBucks]

Rifle Scope Field Evaluations

rokslide.com

Spend a little time reviewing the evaluations

 

[rking453]

Rifle Scope Field Evaluations

rokslide.com

Spend a little time reviewing the evaluations

I have, lots of good info there, but nothing I could find on the Steiners. The Predator 8 in particular is hard to find any user feedback on. I can compare specs, but I am hoping to hear how they stack up in real field use.

 

[WeiserBucks]

I don't have any experience with the Steiner either, perhaps you'll get some feedback from folks who have used em.