Steiner Predator 8777 4-16x44mm Riflescope Illuminated E3 Reticle

The Steiner Predator 8777 delivers precision optics engineered for demanding hunting and tactical applications. This 4-16x variable magnification scope combines German engineering with advanced ballistic reticle technology to extend effective range across multiple shooting disciplines.

What Makes This Different

Steiner's CAT (Color Adjusted Transmission) lens coating optimizes light transmission across dawn and dusk hunting hours when most game is active. The illuminated Ballistic E3 reticle provides holdover points calibrated for common hunting cartridges, eliminating guesswork on longer shots. While standard scopes require manual calculations or separate ballistic apps, the E3 reticle integrates trajectory compensation directly into the sight picture.

Key Features

• 4-16x magnification range with 44mm objective lens for versatile field of view
• 30mm main tube construction provides 25% more internal adjustment range than 1-inch tubes
• Illuminated Ballistic E3 reticle with 11 brightness settings including off positions
• CAT coating technology enhances contrast and color definition in low light
• Nitrogen-filled waterproof construction rated to 10 feet submersion
• Fast-focus eyepiece with 4 inches of eye relief
• Side focus parallax adjustment from 50 yards to infinity

Field testing demonstrates consistent tracking through temperature extremes from -25°F to 140°F. The scope maintains zero through magnum recoil cycles exceeding 1,000 foot-pounds of energy. Competition shooters report reliable performance in precision rifle matches, while hunters appreciate the reticle's effectiveness on game from 100 to 500 yards. The weatherproof sealing prevents internal fogging during rapid temperature changes common in mountain hunting conditions.

Technical Specs

• Magnification: 4-16x with 44mm objective diameter
• Tube diameter: 30mm aircraft-grade aluminum construction
• Eye relief: 4 inches consistent across magnification range
• Field of view: 25.2 feet at 100 yards (4x) to 6.3 feet (16x)
• Elevation/windage adjustment: 1/4 MOA clicks with 60 MOA total travel
• Weight: 22.9 ounces with protective lens covers
• Length: 13.4 inches overall with fast-focus eyepiece
• Country of origin: Germany with lifetime warranty coverage

Professional guides and tactical units choose Steiner optics when equipment failure isn't an option. The Predator 8777 combines proven German manufacturing with specialized features that deliver consistent results across diverse shooting scenarios.