Best scope for 5-700yd varmits?

[royinidaho]

10X is plenty good for 700yds and even beyond. 2.5 would be sufficient for the short range part.

Any reticle is useless for ranging for anything smaller than an an elephant, IMHO. The only way to go is to use a LRF.

Mil Dots are good if turrets are in mils. MOA hash marks are good if turrets are in MOA. Mix 'em and its a spot of bother.

If you're shooting to 700 yds you'll need a drop chart so Mil/MOA for hold over or accurate clicks will be necessary.

Ditto what Catfish says.

Ditto what Skinny Shooter said about half mil marks.

I use a 6.5X20 Mil dot on my 222 Rem
A 4.5X14 Weaver Tactical on a 338 RUM and
A 16X SuperSniper on a 270 Allen Mag.

I hold over with the 222 & 338 and click on the Allen Mag.

I also use a Leica 1200 for all ranging.