I'm trying to find a scope for a Howa 1500 mini in 6.5 Grendel, but not really finding what I want. At 7 lbs and 41 inches long, its a small rifle, so I don't want some 16" x50 scope towering over the top of it. Standard use is open fields out to 300 yds, but I don't want to rule out using it for stalking in wooded areas. Open to suggestions...
Requirements:
Power: Minimum low power 3. Minimum max power 14 (would go down to 12 I
had to). Maximum max power: Infinity
Objective: Thinking a 40mm is about right.
Parallax: Must be adjustable.
Turrets: At least .25 MOA per click. I like the ones on my Vortex Viper than I can pull up and reindex to zero.
Reticle: Mil-dot for elevation AND windage. (BDC is NOT the same as mil-dot)
Tube: 1" would be nice to keep the weight down, but 30mm is just fine.
Length: I think finding something under 14" is a reasonable expectation.
Price: $300 or less. I have a Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44 on a benchrest gun that works great for me. I got it for $325 on sale at Cabela's, so finding something like a 3-14x40 under $300 is not unreasonable.
Quality: Not a POS