what scope for shooting to 500 yds

[Elk2]

I use a Leupold 3x9 scope which has worked very well for me, but this year i had opportunities for shots at longer distances (over 500 yds).  I feel comfortable shooting longer distances, but with my setup I dont feel its ethical to try on elk.  Does anybody have an idea of a good longer range scope under $700?

 

[GoatT]

I use a Leupold 3x9 too, but am looking at upgrading to a Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50.  Found a few on ebay for about $800.  Have a friend that is a rep for them and said I could get one from him for $650.

 

[Elk2]

What are the reticles like?  I guess I should find them on the net and see.

 

[Mountain Bowhunter]

i currently have a nikon monarch 4-16x50 and have shot out to 500. crystal clear great definition and only $400.will probly look at vortex if i ever replace it. there's also night force, schmidt&bender, us optics but they are pricey 

 

[rkkmeyers]

im using a Vortex Viper 4-12X40 PA [/color]with THE DEAD HOLD bdc. the reticle is very thin. i just shot a coues deer at 401 yards and it worked out great. worth looking at. on a side note, there is a app that you can enter your ballistic info (indepth) and it will tell you what each dot represents. this app works for most major brand scopes. it is called strelok

 

[Elk2]

I've been looking at the Vortex viper 4-12x40. They are nice. Gotta save my pennies.

 

[Bullhunter]

I curretly shoot the Nikon Monarch BDC 4-16X50 and love it.