I'm totally new to long range shooting and building a 6.5 creedmoor bolt gun. Currently have a Zermatt Arms Origin, Proof Research stainless barrel, and TT Diamond trigger. I don't really have anywhere to shoot out past 250 yards at the moment but want to add a long range bolt gun to the collection and take a class or two this year. I don't want to spend a fortune but will go up to around $2000 if I need to. Would rather stay between $1000 - $1500.
I really like the Athlon APRS6 reticle for some reason. I think because the windage/elevation is .2mil from the center dot and it doesn't seem as "cluttered". But again, I don't really know what I'm looking for in this type of scope. It has Japanese glass and seems to really punch above it's weight class. But it's not a Vortex or NF.
I've also looked at the following:
NF NX8 4-32- seems like a good, not great, option at the price point?
Burris XTR Pro- don't like the + in the SCR2 reticle
Vortex G2 Razor - old and I think there are potentially better options at this price point
Vortex Viper PST 5-25- it's not a Razor and only 25x
Zeiss LRP S3- magnification goes the opposite way. lol
Tract Toric- seems like a higher priced Cronus
Any reason to not go with the Cronus at around $1100 for my first PRS-type bolt gun build? Or are there any other options I'm missing?
Thanks!
I really like the Athlon APRS6 reticle for some reason. I think because the windage/elevation is .2mil from the center dot and it doesn't seem as "cluttered". But again, I don't really know what I'm looking for in this type of scope. It has Japanese glass and seems to really punch above it's weight class. But it's not a Vortex or NF.

I've also looked at the following:
NF NX8 4-32- seems like a good, not great, option at the price point?
Burris XTR Pro- don't like the + in the SCR2 reticle
Vortex G2 Razor - old and I think there are potentially better options at this price point
Vortex Viper PST 5-25- it's not a Razor and only 25x
Zeiss LRP S3- magnification goes the opposite way. lol
Tract Toric- seems like a higher priced Cronus
Any reason to not go with the Cronus at around $1100 for my first PRS-type bolt gun build? Or are there any other options I'm missing?
Thanks!