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Offline Fishmaker57

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Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
« on: August 13, 2021, 01:41:24 PM »
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!

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Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2021, 02:01:07 PM »
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. 

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Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2021, 02:05:26 PM »
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....




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Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2021, 03:20:45 PM »
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!

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Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2021, 03:22:19 PM »
V4 4-16×44

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Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2021, 03:24:15 PM »
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. 

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Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2021, 03:40:42 PM »
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.

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Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2021, 04:04:02 PM »
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. 

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Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2021, 04:07:25 PM »
I put a nightforce NXS 5-22x56 on my 6.5 prc Ridgeline.

32 ounces ouch

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Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2021, 04:23:52 PM »
I put a nightforce NXS 5-22x56 on my 6.5 prc Ridgeline.

32 ounces ouch

On a 6.3 pound rifle…

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Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
« Reply #10 on: August 13, 2021, 05:06:44 PM »
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. 

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Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
« Reply #11 on: August 13, 2021, 05:12:40 PM »
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.

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Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
« Reply #12 on: August 13, 2021, 06:25:03 PM »
Leupold VX5 or VX6….light, clear.

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Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
« Reply #13 on: August 13, 2021, 06:27:27 PM »
Put a VX3 on the wifes Seekins Havak Element in 6.5 PRC to keep it light. Great little scope.

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Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
« Reply #14 on: August 13, 2021, 06:34:17 PM »
I run a SHV 5-20x56 on my browning pro 6.5 PRC and love the setup.

 


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