Best Scope for 6.5 CM

[Nuts]

I have a 6.5 CM I want to shoot longer range with it say 800-900 yds. But be able to hand to a kid and have them use it just fine at shorter ranges. Here is my thoughts and the parameters I have in my head:

1. max min to be 5x
2. at least 16x min max?
3. Not a "busy" scope reticle wise because a kid could get confused. I have a Burris eliminator on one 6.5 and the kids have trouble with how busy it is and focusing on the crosshairs
4. Turret for yardage with zero stop
5. about $600-$700 max

 

[BAKPAKR]

They aren’t 16 power, but my daughter and I both have 3-9 SWFAs on our 6.5 CMs. They work up close and out to the ranges you are talking about. They don’t come with zero stops but there is a quick fix for that (washers). They dial reliably, hold zero well, and the reticle is not too busy.

 

[Ben Lamb]

A Leupold Vx3HD in 4.5x14 would get you 95% of what you want. I would worry about getting better glass instead of magnification.

I like the windplex reticle for longer ranges, but for a dedicated hunting rig it's hard to not stick with a duplex reticle and knob for elevation.

The Vortex Viper 3x15 is right inside that price range as well.

 

[WYWINCHESTER]

6x20x50 The breed is your choice. If you want to shoot 600 or more, get all the power you can. You can thank me next year.

 

[Hams42]

I have a vx5 3-15x44 and it has everything you are asking for. Has the windplex reticle which is pretty calm. It is SFP so I don't know if that matters to you or not.

 

[Hams42]

I have a vx5 3-15x44 and it has everything you are asking for. Has the windplex reticle which is pretty calm. It is SFP so I don't know if that matters to you or not.

I just thought back on this and 15x may be a little low for 800-900. Leupold does have some 4-20x52 which may fit your needs better.

 

[brockel]

A used Trijicon credo hx in 2.5-15 or 4-16

 

[Chingon]

Your upper end budget is getting close to a used Maven RS1.2. Vortex like warranty with great glass and most importantly they hold zero.

 

[INMT]

A used Trijicon credo hx in 2.5-15 or 4-16

Do you have another one available? I’m kicking myself for not buying the last one you posted.

 

[Elktrack]

Do you have another one available? I’m kicking myself for not buying the last one you posted.

X2

 

[brockel]

Do you have another one available? I’m kicking myself for not buying the last one you posted.

I know where a 2.5-15x56 is $799 new

 

[Nuts]

I know where a 2.5-15x56 is $799 new

Where. Lol

 

[It’s Bucky]

A Leupold Vx3HD in 4.5x14 would get you 95% of what you want. I would worry about getting better glass instead of magnification.

I like the windplex reticle for longer ranges, but for a dedicated hunting rig it's hard to not stick with a duplex reticle and knob for elevation.

The Vortex Viper 3x15 is right inside that price range as well.

This option, if CDS, will only get a 22” 6.5CM to about 650 depending on environmentals with a 2” high at 100 zero, due to only 14.5 moa of available turret travel. I’ve got this same set-up on my wife’s rifle.

 

[Big Sky Guy]

I’ve been happy with my Leica Amplus 6 3-18. FOV is super wide, can see the end of my barrel on 3X.