Opinions on a good straight up hunting optic for $500-$700 dollars

Creedmoor shooter said:
Hey guys, what all your opinions on a good hunting scope to go on a tikka t3x lite in 6.5 creed? Trying to keep the overall package around 8lbs scoped. This will be my 0-500 yard whitetail rifle and will also be for my boy when he goes hunting next year so I dont need anything fancy. Looking for something in that 3-15ish power range with an easy to use reticle. Illumination is nice but not a must. A low profile exposed turrent is a bonus. I've seen a few but just cant make up my mind. Trying to keep in around d 500-700 bucks
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I've got a Leupold VX3i 4.5-14x40 on my Tikka T3x in .260 Rem. I had very similar requirements when I was looking for a scope and found this scope to be priced right, good quality for hunting at 0-500 yards and pretty lite weight. I shot a deer with it last year at 350 yards in the last couple minutes of shooting light. Even at 14x and a small 40mm bell it was plenty bright to take a clear shot. Its been a couple years so there may be better options on the market now though. Good luck
 
I took the Leupold Vari X 3 , 2.5X to 8X off my Weath . Ultralight in 270 Win , and put a Leupold Vari X 3 4.5 X to 14 X 30mm tube , 40 mm Objective lens, on that rifle. Just got one for $599.00. I think it was Optics Planet.
 

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I have 4.5-14x50 Leupold. I always thought the 3.5-10X either Mk4's or even inch tub VariXIII's were brighter. As of now I have an old VariXIII 2.5-8x32 that has sat on my old 30-06 for over a decade. It has no exposed dials but a Premier Mildot reticle which I use for holdovers. I shoot out to over 750 yards, but have never taken any game over 125 yards with it.
 
I have a Leupold VX3i 3.5-10x50, on my 7mm and it is perfect. It also carries the lifetime warranty. Clarity and zoom is great for the long shot or the close up. I hunt in woods with shots around 25yds to 85 yards. Possible overkill in optics, but for the money it is worth it.
 

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The OP is worried about near sunset shooting situations. A 30mm tube and 50mm objective should be foremost. 10X power should be enough at the yardage he mentioned. Look at the 20 ounce Leo's.
 
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