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    Bit late on this but, may be relevant

    This is what I think you may find useful
    Sako Finnlight in, 6.5x55, 260, 6.5 creed or dare I say 6.5prc, though for someone who fires a shot or two a hunt the PRC will last the rest of your life.
    Spend 1k or 2K extra on the stock options eg Finn11 or carbon lite if you like, but to me not necessary.

    Your in the mountains, you want a scope that won't fail you, and as your rifle is light, your quarry is say 500 meters max , I'd choose a Schmidt and Bender PM2 P4 Fein and probably the lower mag eg 3-12x50 to keep it light or one of the Night force options, I'd choose good glass over higher magnification.
    I have no experience with the higher priced leupolds so cannot comment.

    These will give you good options at sensible ranges at a comfortable weight.

    Lastly if you wish to extend your range further than you have commented on then the calibres above apart from the PRc aren't an option in my opinion.
    Last edited by jakewire; 18-09-2020 at 09:06 PM.
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