Originally Posted by wreckster84
Looking for opinions or experience in choosing a scope, with very specific criteria.
  • Must be a Leupold product
  • Host rifle is a 6.5x55 Tikka T3x Forest
  • Primarily for whitetail, east of the Mississippi, out to 500 yds.
  • Typical low light, dusk/dawn conditions
  • No budget constraint


My first thought: VX5HD 3-15x44 with Firedot Duplex (illuminated)

The scope you mention is excellent for what you’re seeking. I put that exact scope on my 264 and liked it so much, I’ve put VX5HD scopes with Firedot on my 338 & 375 in 2-10 and 1-5 on my 416. I think the VX5’s are excellent scopes and a good value for what they deliver.