Scope power for 500-yard shots?

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Scope power for 500-yard shots?

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I'm thinking about shooting my Savage 110 in 6.5 Creedmoor at a 500-yard range, but I'm not sure that the 3 - 9X scope that came with it will hack it at that range. I'm thinking that I'll need at least 12X at the top end.

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Re: Scope power for 500-yard shots?

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I have Arken's on my 6.5's

The Vortex Razor is a lot more, but said to be clearer.
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