Best Scope for 6.5 CM

[mtnlife69]

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

the new nightforce NX6 would be a great scope and they are on the more affordable side of the house

 

[Wind Gypsy]

trij credo, bushnell LRHS/lrts, or swfa 5-20 are the ones that stand out that might be found around $700 or a little more.

 

[schmalts]

the new nightforce NX6 would be a great scope and they are on the more affordable side of the house

I am waiting for a shipment of some. I am mostly just getting the illuminated dot models in 2nd focal plane and see how they do.

 

[sneakypete]

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.

I’ve got one on mine!

 

[MarvB]

I bought the Lupe VX-3HD 4.5-14X40 CDS-ZL DUPLEX from @schmalts a few years back for my 6.5 and have been extremely happy with that pairing.

 

[trb]

My post got deleted because I linked it, but SWFA has a sale right now. I just got the 3-15x to replace my mediocre Vortex.