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Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: Fishmaker57 on August 13, 2021, 01:41:24 PM

Title: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
Post by: Fishmaker57 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!
Title: Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
Post by: jrebel 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.
Title: Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
Post by: fishngamereaper 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....
Title: Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
Post by: Fishmaker57 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!
Title: Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
Post by: Taco280AI on August 13, 2021, 03:22:19 PM: V4 4-16×44
Title: Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
Post by: jrebel on August 13, 2021, 03:24:15 PM: Quote from: Fishmaker57 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!

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.
Title: Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
Post by: Wolfdog2314 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.
Title: Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 13, 2021, 04:04:02 PM: Quote from: jrebel on August 13, 2021, 03:24:15 PM
Quote from: Fishmaker57 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!

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
Title: Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
Post by: Taco280AI on August 13, 2021, 04:07:25 PM: Quote from: Wolfdog2314 on August 13, 2021, 03:40:42 PM
I put a nightforce NXS 5-22x56 on my 6.5 prc Ridgeline.

32 ounces ouch
Title: Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on August 13, 2021, 04:23:52 PM: Quote from: Taco280AI on August 13, 2021, 04:07:25 PM
Quote from: Wolfdog2314 on August 13, 2021, 03:40:42 PM
I put a nightforce NXS 5-22x56 on my 6.5 prc Ridgeline.

32 ounces ouch

On a 6.3 pound rifle…
Title: Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
Post by: jrebel on August 13, 2021, 05:06:44 PM: Quote from: Wolfdog2314 on August 13, 2021, 04:23:52 PM
Quote from: Taco280AI on August 13, 2021, 04:07:25 PM
Quote from: Wolfdog2314 on August 13, 2021, 03:40:42 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.
Title: Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on August 13, 2021, 05:12:40 PM: Quote from: jrebel on August 13, 2021, 05:06:44 PM
Quote from: Wolfdog2314 on August 13, 2021, 04:23:52 PM
Quote from: Taco280AI on August 13, 2021, 04:07:25 PM
Quote from: Wolfdog2314 on August 13, 2021, 03:40:42 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.
Title: Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
Post by: bustedoldman on August 13, 2021, 06:25:03 PM: Leupold VX5 or VX6….light, clear.
Title: Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
Post by: Brewkid 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.
Title: Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
Post by: spoonman 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.
Title: Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
Post by: b23 on August 13, 2021, 09:52:18 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
Post by: Fishmaker57 on August 14, 2021, 07:09:21 AM: Thanks to all for the responses, looks like a NF might be the ticket. Now, who to order from?
Title: Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
Post by: jrebel on August 14, 2021, 07:23:50 AM: Quote from: Fishmaker57 on August 14, 2021, 07:09:21 AM
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.
Title: Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
Post by: eliandsky on August 14, 2021, 08:19:05 AM: Vx5 3-15 windplex. About 900$

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Title: Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
Post by: Sakko300wsm on August 14, 2021, 08:20:07 AM: X2 on the Nightforce NXS - I have the on both my Ridgelines , 300wsm and 280Ai
Title: Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
Post by: Jason on August 14, 2021, 08:36:11 AM: 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).
Title: Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 14, 2021, 08:40:53 AM: 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.
Title: Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
Post by: Pnwrider on August 14, 2021, 09:19:52 AM: Quote from: Brewkid 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.
What do you think of the Havak? I am thinking about picking up a pro hunter in 6.5.
Title: Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
Post by: spoonman on August 14, 2021, 11:50:10 AM: 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.
Title: Re: Best Scope to put on a 6.5 PRC
Post by: Brewkid on August 14, 2021, 06:23:30 PM: Quote
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.