Leupold Scope 6.5x20 or More Powerful for PD's

[Bryan Pritchard]

Building up a new rifle most likely a Remington VSF in either 223 or 22-250
My last Remington had a Vari X III 6.5x20 that was like 10 years ago. My question is should I get a more powerful scope for my new Gun is that fine?
Thanks

Bryan

[Oleman]

Do you do most of you shooting in early morning? Because later in the day you're more than likely going to limited to about 14 power.

I use the 6.5 X20 on my 22-250 did use it on my .223 which is now a 6 X 24 Burris Signature nice early in the day but like the Leupold down
to about 14 when the mirage comes in.

[Ole]

What's for sale in your post?

Ole

[doggone6br]

I personally like a scope with more power. You can't hit what you can't see.
Any of the top of the line scopes will be fine.
Larry

[John Kruzan]

Bryan, I'd suggest you "go off all the way plumb" and get a Leupold 8.5X25
30mm tube and side focus. Be sure you get the Varmint Reticle; it really makes varmint shooting ie Prairie Dogs a lot more fun. It's easy to learn to use
and very accurate. John Kruzan

[ingelsj]

I have to agree w/ Oleman. I shoot a lot of p-dogs and coyotes w/ my 250. It has a 6x18 and the only time I have it on 18 is at the range and early, early in the morning. In the afternoon or after a few shoots the mirage is so bad you can't put it much higher than 12x. Unless you really like spending the money for a high power v3 I would suggest a v2 6x18. Spend a little extra for the target turets, you'll love them.

[acloco]

Spend the money on higher quality glass and the highest power. Glass quality is first, power second.

My 6-24 power scopes spend 99% of their time at 16 or 18 power, regardless of temp. My VX3 8.5-25 Leupold is at 25x...even in the heat of the day.