Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC

[Fishmaker57]

I am picking up a Browning X-Bolt in 6.5 PRC, and would love to hear some thoughts on what scope to mount on it. Doubt I will be shooting farther than 600 yards, and don't want to break the bank. Something around $800 - $1,000?

Thanks!

[jrebel]

Lots of good scopes out there for that price range.  I am partial to nightforce and would top it with a SHV 5-20x56 in that price range. 

Couple guys on here really like the Zeiss V4 and that would fit the bill too. 

Leupold would work as well but I'm not a fan of the their turrets as there a lot of reviews saying they have tracking issues.  Some have never experienced those issues and Leupold makes great optics. 


You don't need a ton of optics to shoot 600 yards.  3-9, 4-12, etc would work fine. 

[fishngamereaper]

I put a Ziess conquest V4,  4-16 50 on my xbolt prc and love it...

Wanted to match the capabilities of the rifle and the round with a scope that would hold sub moa group's....

[Fishmaker57]

Thanks for the tips, both good scopes and definitely on the list. Have looked on Optics Planet and a few other sites, just need to pull the trigger this weekend!

[Taco280AI]

V4 4-16×44

[jrebel]

Thanks for the tips, both good scopes and definitely on the list. Have looked on Optics Planet and a few other sites, just need to pull the trigger this weekend!

Optics planet screwed a lot of people over during COVID....proceed with caution.  Prior to the pandemic I had great luck with their website......I won't buy from them ever again. 

Just a buyer beware. 

[Wolfdog2314]

I put a nightforce NXS 5-22x56 on my 6.5 prc Ridgeline. I really really like it. The NXS is a little more $ but id look at the SHV line too. I like the extra magnification even for 600 yards-ish.

[carpsniperg2]

Thanks for the tips, both good scopes and definitely on the list. Have looked on Optics Planet and a few other sites, just need to pull the trigger this weekend!

Optics planet screwed a lot of people over during COVID....proceed with caution.  Prior to the pandemic I had great luck with their website......I won't buy from them ever again. 

Just a buyer beware.

x10000000000

[Taco280AI]

I put a nightforce NXS 5-22x56 on my 6.5 prc Ridgeline.

32 ounces ouch

[Wolfdog2314]

I put a nightforce NXS 5-22x56 on my 6.5 prc Ridgeline.

32 ounces ouch

On a 6.3 pound rifle…

[jrebel]

I put a nightforce NXS 5-22x56 on my 6.5 prc Ridgeline.

32 ounces ouch

On a 6.3 pound rifle…

I put the same scope on my daughters savage ultralite.   No regrets, yes it heavy but man is it nice and tougher than nails.   The added weight on the ultralite takes a little it’s out of the recoil. 

[Wolfdog2314]

I put a nightforce NXS 5-22x56 on my 6.5 prc Ridgeline.

32 ounces ouch

On a 6.3 pound rifle…

I put the same scope on my daughters savage ultralite.   No regrets, yes it heavy but man is it nice and tougher than nails.   The added weight on the ultralite takes a little it’s out of the recoil.

I agree. It’s a great weight balance. And the NF is bulletproof! I will be adding a Thunderbeast 7” as soon as it’s released from jail. Will add another 8 ounces. But I’m not worried about it.

[bustedoldman]

Leupold VX5 or VX6….light, clear.

[Brewkid]

Put a VX3 on the wifes Seekins Havak Element in 6.5 PRC to keep it light. Great little scope.

[spoonman]

I run a SHV 5-20x56 on my browning pro 6.5 PRC and love the setup.

[b23]

Recently put a NF NX8 2.5-20x50 on a CA Ridgeline 6.5 PRC.  Haven’t had it all that long but I think it’s going to workout ok.  The NX8’s are a few ounces lighter than the NXS but the there’s no denying they’re bullet proof.

[Fishmaker57]

Thanks to all for the responses, looks like a NF might be the ticket. Now, who to order from?

[jrebel]

Thanks to all for the responses, looks like a NF might be the ticket. Now, who to order from?

There is another post on here about NF scopes and a dealer that pays your tax and free shipping.  Sounds like a great vendor too. 

[eliandsky]

Vx5 3-15 windplex. About 900$


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[Sakko300wsm]

X2 on the Nightforce NXS - I have the on both my Ridgelines , 300wsm and 280Ai

[Jason]

Lots of great scopes at $1000 (originally posters budget) here's a few off the top of my head.
Burris XTR II, Athlons Ares ETR, Leupold VX-5HD, Vortex Razor HD LHT, Nightforce SHV (non illuminated model to stay under a grand).

[D-Rock425]

Can normally find a zeiss conquest v4 for under a grand.  I put one on my 270wsm and another on a $200 Thompson center compass in 6.5 creedmoor.

[Pnwrider]

Put a VX3 on the wifes Seekins Havak Element in 6.5 PRC to keep it light. Great little scope.

What do you think of the Havak? I am thinking about picking up a pro hunter in 6.5.

[spoonman]

Buy from Doug at Camera land NY, free shipping, no tax and most times if you call in hell give you a better deal than advertised.

[Brewkid]

What do you think of the Havak? I am thinking about picking up a pro hunter in 6.5.

Its awesome.  I'm considering selling my Christensen Arms Ridgeline 270 wsm for another Havak Element in 300 prc. My wifes 6.5prc is barely over 7 lbs with ammo in it.