My first 6mm rifle - what glass? Recommendations

[Sray53TXTN]

I am new to the 6mm shooting sport and will have my first rifle completed 1st week in April. I have read several of the threads and am somewhat confused on the scope to use.
200-600 yards 6mm/22-250.
Variable or fixed & what size?
Reticle, Mil-dot, target dot, fine duplex?
Brand?
Durability & repeatability most important
I am not on a shoe string budget, however, have two sons in college,so I have to be somewhat frugal and practical).
My budget for glass is $800-1200

I have shot in some tactical matches in the past and have used Leupold and Tasco SS Mil-dot scopes. 308 out to 600 yards.

Your thoughts and opinions appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Steve

 

[AckleyImproved]

Nightforce.... NP-R2 reticle.. Thats what I use and love them.. Have both the 32x abd 42x power. Happy with both.

AI

 

[jb1000br]

If you can pay the bil;, NF is the way to go.

should be able to get the BR series for under 1100$

only problem is limited elevation adjustment in the higher power--check www.nightforceoptics.com for info

but 1000yds will be no problem with an angled base

cheers,
JB

 

[Sray53TXTN]

Are the used/pre-owned NF scopes a good purchase idea or do they need to go back to NF for a checkup, or new?
Really like NP-R2 reticle looks like something I could acclimate to, fairly easily after mildot scopes.
Any opinion about the hollow mil dot reticle?
Thanks!

 

[Forum Boss]

Check out the boosted Leupold Mark IV on this week's Gun of the Week. Originally a 16x, it's running a fixed 32x now after a 2x boost from Premier. 5 years of stable zero--can't beat that for consistency and reliability.

The other two options we'd consider are a 6-20 Leupold LRT and the 6-20 Zeiss Conquest. We like the Zeiss controls and resolution a bit better, but the Leupold offers a boost option from Premier, which can take you up to 40X for less than the cost of a Nightforce NXS. There's a 6-20 Zeiss going for $600 right now on Benchrest.com . That's a steal. But if you're shooting paper at 500 yards and beyond, you will probably want more magnification at some point.

 

[Sray53TXTN]

Thanks fellas, that gives me an excellent cross section of scopes to look at for my application.
Keep em in the 10 ring!
Thanks!