Steiner Optics Predator 4S 4-16x44mm Hunting Riflescope
- Rifle Scope
- 44 mm
- Hunting
- Aluminum
A compact, lightweight hunting scope with useful parallax range for thermal attachments, though one buyer found the actual length ran longer than advertised.
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How it ranks among the 359 rifle scopes we track
3.0★ across 1 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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Overview
The Steiner Predator 4S is a 4-16x44mm hunting riflescope built on a 30mm tube, with a second focal plane illuminated E3 reticle and 11 brightness settings.
Steiner markets it as one of the shortest and lightest 4-16x hunting scopes in its class, at 10.9 inches and just over 18 ounces, though one buyer measured their unit closer to 11 3/8 inches and flagged the mismatch on a scope at this price. The parallax compensation has a wide adjustment range meant to work with thermal imaging attachments.
- 4-16x44mm second focal plane riflescope
- 30mm tube, listed at 10.9 inches and just over 18 ounces
- Illuminated E3 reticle with 11 brightness settings
- Parallax compensation built for thermal imaging attachments
Who it's for
Suits hunters who want a compact, lightweight 4-16x scope for varied field conditions, including use with clip-on thermal units. Buyers who need exact published dimensions to match a specific mount or case should verify length before ordering.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
The one review is critical: the buyer says the scope measured about 11 3/8 inches rather than the advertised 10.9 inches, and felt a scope at this price should match its listed dimensions exactly.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Wide parallax adjustment range works with thermal clip-on attachments
- 11 brightness settings on the illuminated E3 reticle
- Rated for a -13F to +145F operating range
- One buyer measured it longer than advertised
- Reticle only holds true at one zoom setting
Performance notes
The wide parallax compensation range is built to work with thermal imaging attachments while keeping the rifle's weight balanced for tracking moving game. The scope is rated fogproof and waterproof across a -13F to +145F operating range, and the illuminated E3 reticle offers 11 brightness settings for varying light.
Specifications
| Brand | Steiner |
|---|---|
| Model | 8777 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 44 mm |
| Item Weight | 1.12 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Scope |
| Other details | |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Reticle Type | E3 |
| Night vision | No |
| Product Style | rifle-scopes |
| Item Type Name | Scope |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in rifle scopes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner Optics Predator 4S 4-16x44mm Hunting RiflescopeThis product | 3.0 / 5 | 1 | 2.7 / 5 |
| UTG 3-12X44 30mm Compact ScopeUTG | 4.5 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Vortex Optics Diamondback Second Focal PlaneBrand | 4.7 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.3 / 5 |
| PINTY Tactical Rifle Scope Combo: Illuminated OpticsPinty | 4.4 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Firefield RapidStrike 1-6x24 SFP Riflescope KitFirefield | 4.5 / 5 | 900 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Steiner 8777
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How long is the Steiner Predator 4S?
Steiner lists it at 10.9 inches, though one buyer measured their unit at about 11 3/8 inches.
Is this scope built to work with thermal attachments?
Yes, its parallax compensation has a wide adjustment range specifically meant for use with clip-on thermal imaging units.
What is the reticle's brightness range?
The illuminated E3 reticle offers 11 brightness settings.