Thread: First dial scope for hunting big game

Hi guys,

Looking at getting my first dial scope for my 6.5 Creedmoor stock standard Browning Xbolt. I'm fairly familiar with utilising MPBR, but completely new when it comes to dialling.
This setup will specifically be used to hunt big game at longer ranges in open country between 200m to 400m. I do not intend to hunt at close range with this setup, as I have other rifles for that purpose.

Budget is $800. Mostly likely will go for secondhand to get better value for money. Don't really see the need to spend more, unless it's a significant step up. I've been using the standard VX Freedom, Bush Elite, Vortex Diamondback, etc, and never felt under scoped from a optical quality perspective.

Would something like a VX Freedom 4-12x40 with CDS work?
I'm thinking of keeping things simple by going with a SFP with duplex reticle.

Any suggestions would be highly appreciated.

Cheers