Under $500 scope for 30.06

Very vague to really help. What are you wants for a scope? Like certain magnifications, any preference for MIL or MOA, any weight limits, dial or holdover, illuminated reticle or not, clean reticle or Christmas tree style.

probably will want a light more basic scope for hunting, something in a 3-9X50 will be about right .. 500+ yard target shooting is a whole other ball game really . you arnt going to be lugging a 20lb rifle with giant scope and bipod with your bench folded up on your back through the woods ..

this is air gun related,your better off asking center-fire forums,leupold is great.

this is air gun related,your better off asking center-fire forums,leupold is great.

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Damn rite, Leupold makes great glass. I wonder why they don't make a scope geared to high end air gunning?

Or do they??

WIN M70 30-06 with Burris FullField E1 3-9 x 50 mm scope with Burris Signature Zee medium rings. Definitely a tack driver.

My Savage 30-06 ruined a Simmons 44 mag scope. With the scope it weighs about 8 lbs and I shot it a lot from the bench. Simmons sent a replacement but the glass was not nearly as good as the original - a buddy and I tested it against his Leupold and we both thought it was comparable. It's current scope is a Burris Fullfield 3-9. It is holding up fine. It has a simple duplex recticle. Out to 300 yards, I don't think you need mil dots or anything. I sight it in at 200 so drop at 300 only requires a little hold over. If you really want to go further, you may need a fancier recticle.

Leupold FX-II 6x. It is all you need for a big game rifle and the duplex is sized to easily bracket deer sized game for ranging.