Predator 8 2-16x42 - Riflescope Steiner - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Rifle scope
Brand	Steiner
Model	Predator 8 2-16x42
Magnification	2x to 16x
Objective lens diameter	42 mm
Tube diameter	30 mm
Field of view at 100 m	18.92 m to 2.37 m
Exit pupil	8.5 mm to 2.7 mm
Eye relief	95 mm
Parallax compensation	20 m to infinity
Diopter adjustment	-3 to +2 dpt
Reticle type	E3 (second focal plane)
Reticle illumination	11 levels (5 day, 6 night), auto-off
Power supply	CR2032 3V battery
Temperature range	-25°C to +63°C
Waterproofing	Pressure waterproof up to 1 m, nitrogen filling
Dimensions (length)	345 mm
Weight	640 g
Warranty	10 years (2 years for electronics)
Included accessories	Articulated lens covers for objective and ocular

Frequently Asked Questions - Predator 8 2-16x42 Steiner

How to adjust the eyepiece focus?

Point the scope at a bright surface and turn the diopter ring until the reticle appears sharp and black.

How to adjust windage and elevation?

The turrets are located on top (elevation) and on the right side (windage). Each click corresponds to 1/4 MOA (1 cm at 100 m). Turn the turret in the direction indicated by the UP arrows or markings.

How to use the reticle illumination?

Turn the illumination knob: clockwise for the 6 night levels, counterclockwise for the 5 day levels. The 'off' position does not drain the battery.

How to replace the illumination battery?

Unscrew the battery compartment on the left side. Replace with a CR2032 battery with the flat side (+) facing up. Remove the battery if not used for extended periods.

How to adjust parallax?

Turn the parallax ring on the left side of the scope. Adjust until the target is sharp and the reticle no longer moves relative to the target when you move your eye.

How to clean the lenses?

First remove large dirt with a soft brush, then blow. For stubborn dirt, spray lens cleaner. Never rub dry to avoid scratching the coating.

How to mount the scope on the firearm?

Use 30 mm rings. Consult a qualified gunsmith to ensure safe mounting and correct eye relief. Make sure the rings do not touch the lenses.

What does the Steiner warranty cover?

10-year warranty on manufacturing defects (excluding wear parts such as batteries and rubber). Electronics are warranted for 2 years. Keep your proof of purchase.

How to use the Predator 8 ballistic turret?

Remove the cap and position the rings according to the ballistic curve of your ammunition: ring 1 at 0, others at the corresponding clicks (e.g., 8 clicks at 200 yds). Use a ballistic calculator.

How does Steiner ZeroMode work?

ZeroMode allows easy return to the initial elevation setting after adjusting for distance. The turret is limited by a stop to prevent overtightening.

USER MANUAL Predator 8 2-16x42 Steiner

Excellent optics and intuitive to use in a compact design. Steiner sets a new milestone in the development of 8x magnification. Never before has a rifscope in its price range been both as powerful and compact as the new Predator 8 models. Due to the short modern design, attachments (like clip-on) can be combined without problems. An easy handling combined with the military Steiner ruggedness makes the Predator 8 rifscope a reliable partner in any situation, even under the most difficult conditions.

FOCUS AND ADJUSTMENT OF ENLARGEMENT

The ocular should be focused so that the reticle appears sharp and black. It can be adjusted quickly and easily in two steps:

1 Point the scope at a bright surface (e.g. wall) and look through the scope. If the reticle already appears sharp and black, no further adjustment is necessary.
2 If this is not the case, turn the dioptre adjustment until the reticle is sharp and clearly visible.

Warning

Never look into the sun or any other bright light source with the scope! This will damage your eyes!

For distances shorter than 100y we recommend using a lower magnification to avoid the problem of focusing the image and reticle at the same time. To increase the magnification factor, turn the magnification changer anticlockwise. To decrease the magnification, turn it clockwise.

WINDAGE AND ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT

The windage and elevation adjustment are regulated through the turrets movement. The side turret is located under the protective cover. The reticle adjustments are calibrated so that 1 click corresponds to 1/4 MOA (1 click = 1 cm/100 m). The windage adjustment is located on the right side of the riflescope and the elevation adjustment on the top. Turn counterclockwise (marked "UP") to move the target point upwards. Turn clockwise (marked "DN") to move it downwards. The windage adjustment operates alike. The individual clicks are noticeable and audible.

PREDATOR 8 BALLISTIC TURRET

FUNCTION OF THE TURRET, THE FAST RETICLE ADJUSTMENT:

There are 4 adjustable rings for 100 y or 0, then 200 y, 300 y and 400 y. This allows the ballistic curve of the ammunition to be ideally adjusted up to 400 y. The data of the ammunition with the bullet drop can be found in the ammunition package. Otherwise, a ballistics calculator should be used to determine the bullet drop.

The Turret has a zero stop.

THE SETTING OF THE RINGS:

1. Unscrew the cap by completely removing the 2 Allen screws.
2. Pull off the transparent cover.
3. Now the individual rings can be removed.
4. Replace the rings in a new arrangement: Ring 1 at 0, then ring 2 at the determined bullet drop of 200 y, e.g., 8 cm (8 clicks further); then the 300 y ring, e.g. at 16 clicks; then 400 y.
5. The rings can also be finely adjusted using a pointed object, small screwdriver or pencil in the small recess of the ring.
6. The vernier on the 1st ring.
7. Then put the transparent cover back on.
8. Fit the cap and then screw in both Allen screws and tighten at about 0.5Nm
9. Check the shot at 100 y to see if the 0 position still fits.
10. The fast reticle adjustment is now functional and can be used.

STEINER ZEROMODE

To be able to provide the perfect riflescope even for challenging conditions, we have integrated Steiner ZeroMode technology into our Predator 8 riflescope for long-distance shots. The shooter can now use the elevation adjustment for further shots and adjust the ballistic curve perfectly (determined according to the ballistic data from the ammunition). After adjustment, the vertical adjustment turret can always be reliably turned back to its initial position. This is limited by a stop and so it cannot be overtightened.

ILLUMINATION CONTROL

The Predator 8 riflescopes have a finely adjustable illuminated red dot. From the starting point (see illustration) 6 night settings are available, direction of rotation: clockwise. For use during the day, you can choose between 5 settings with an extremely bright illuminated dot, direction of rotation: anticlockwise. The end position "Off", as well as the intermediate positions "Day" and "Night", are unpowered. Reticle illumination is powered by a 3 volt CR 2032 battery. It is located in the illumination knob and

is accessible by unscrewing the cover. To insert a new battery, unscrew the battery compartment on the left side. Press the battery on one side to lift it up and remove it. Insert a new battery with the flat side (+) facing up. If you will not be using the riflescope for an extended period of time, it is recommended you remove the battery.

PARALLAX ADJUSTMENT

All scopes are adjusted parallax-free to 100 y. The Predator 8 2-16x42, 3-24x50 and 4-32x56 riflescopes have a parallax com

pensation from 20 y to infinity. Parallax describes the visible movement of the crosshairs in relation to the target when the eye is not looking directly along the central axis of the riflescope. Parallax is only necessary for telescopic sights with higher magnification. To compensate for parallax, set the

Remark

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adjustment ring on the left side of the scope to the appropriate target distance. If you do not know the distance, turn the adjustment ring until the target is sharply in focus. The riflescope is set parallax-free when you move your eye from side to side or up and down without the reticle appearing to move in relation to the target.

MOUNTING THE RIFLESCOPE

This is mounted with 30~mm rings. STEINER recommends the use of high quality mounts and engaging the services of a qualified gunsmith to guarantee secure mounting, correct eye relief, use of the complete field of view and maximum precision.

Caution: When mounting, make sure that the mounting rings are not in the range of movement of the objective lens, ocular or bullet, otherwise this could lead to technical faults.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your Predator 8 rifle scope is resistant to water pressure and fog-free thanks to the nitrogen filling. If the lenses have been exposed to dust, dirt or mud, please follow the steps below: Coarse dirt must first be removed from the lens to prevent damage to the lens coating. Use a soft brush to carefully brush away any deposits/dirt and hold the scope so that the particles can fall off. At the same time, blow the dirt particles off the lens. If the lens is extremely dirty, such as dried-on mud, you can spray the lens with clean water or lens cleaner to remove the dirt. If you clean and maintain your STEINER riflescope regularly, it will provide you with years of reliable service. All moving parts are permanently lubricated. Only the surface of the riflescope and the outside of the lenses have to be cleaned occasionally. Never disassemble your rifscope, as this would invalidate the warranty. Objective and ocular flip up covers are included as accessories.

WARRANTY

By purchasing a STEINER riflescope, you are placing your trust in the precision, robustness and quality of our products. We thank you with a ten-year warranty from the date of purchase. Excluded are consumables such as batteries or rubber linings. Steiner offers a 2-year warranty for electronics. Please keep the proof of purchase carefully in case of warranty. If problems do occur with your riflescope, please bring it to your dealer who will send it to Steiner for repair.

TECHNICAL DATA

	2-16x42 BT 3	-24x50 BT 4-3	2x56 BT
Item number	3002994832 300	3994832 30049948	32
Effective objective lens diameter	42mm - 14mm 50	mm - 33mm 56mm	- 34mm
Magnification min. /max.	2x / 16X 3x / 24x 4x / 32x
Weight	640g / 664g 692g / 716g 730g / 774g
Length	345mm 375mm	m 385mm
Operating range	-25°C to +63°C	-25°C to +63°C	-25°C to +63°C
Exit pupil	8,5mm - 2,7mm 8	5mm - 2mm	8,5mm - 1,7mm
Field of view at 100 m (109 y)	18,92m - 2,37m (20,7 y - 2,6 y)	12,6m - 1,6m (17,8 y - 1,7 y)	9,46m - 1,18m (10,3 y - 1,3 y)
Eye relief	95mm	95mm	95mm
Dioptre compensation	-3 / +2	-3 / +2	-3 / +2
Parallax-free	20m(y) to infinity	20m(y) to infinity	20m(y) to infinity
Reticle	E3	E3	SCR
Reticle position	2nd Image plane	2nd Image plane	2nd Image plane
Reticle adjustment per click at 100 y	1/4 MOA 1/4 MOA	MOA 1/4 MOA
Max. adjustment of elevation / windage at 100 y	+/- 55 MOA	+/- 40 MOA	+/- 32 MOA
Center tube diameter	30mm	30mm	30mm
Ocular tube diameter	51mm	57mm	64mm
Reticle illumination	II levels (5x day, 6x night with OFF position between the levels 6h Auto-Off	II levels (5x day, 6x night with OFF position between the levels 6h Auto-Off	II levels (5x day, 6x night with OFF position between the levels 6h Auto-Off
High-performance optics	High Contrast	High Contrast	High Contrast
Waterpressure resistance	1m	1m	1m
STEINER nitrogen filling	Yes	Yes	Yes
Accessories	flip up covers	flip up covers	flip up covers
Warranty	10 years	10 years	10 years

Please feel free to visit our website www.steiner-optics.com for further information.

PREDATOR 8 RIFLESCOPES

Substensions in MOA for min./max. magnification

	2-16x42 3-24x50
	16x 24x
A 1,00	1,00
B 1,50	1,50
C 2,50	2,50
D 3,50	3,50
E 0,50	0,50
F 2,00	2,00
G 1,54	1,54
H 2,42	2,42
J 3,38	3,38
K	0,12 0,08
L	0,19	0,12
M 1,49	1,49
N 4,31	4,31
P 7,18	7,18

PREDATOR 8 RIFLESCOPES

Subtensions
in MOA for min. / max. magnification

	4-32x56 32x
A 1,00
B 1,50
C 3,00
D 1,00
E 2,00
F 4,00
G 1,50
H 0,05
J 0,07
K 0,35
L 0,25
M 2x0,20

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