Holdover reticles let you shoot at multiple distances without dialing turrets — but most sub-$1,000 scopes with holdover reticles compromise on glass quality or light transmission. The Kite Optics B6 LR 2-12x42 with 23i reticle pairs 91% light transmission and 2–12x versatility with a tactical holdover reticle, giving shooters both turret-based and reticle-based correction options in a scope that handles everything from driven hunts to deliberate long-range shots.

Key Features

• 2–12x magnification with 6x zoom ratio — The same wide zoom range that covers driven hunts at 2x through to 400+ yard shots at 12x. The versatility to handle close-quarters snap shooting and deliberate long-range work in one optic.

• 91% light transmission with MHR Advance coatings — Class-leading brightness for this price segment. Kite's proprietary MHR Advance anti-reflection coatings across all air-to-glass surfaces deliver a bright, high-contrast image when the light drops.

• 23i illuminated holdover reticle (SFP) — A tactical design with a clean, open upper half for unobstructed target acquisition, an illuminated red center dot, and graduated holdover marks below center for bullet drop compensation at known distances. The horizontal stadia includes hash marks for wind holds. Second focal plane placement keeps the center dot consistently sized.

• Ballistic turret with zero-stop and revolution counter — Exposed elevation turret with positive 0.25 MOA clicks, integrated zero-stop, and pop-up revolution indicator. The 23i reticle's holdover marks complement the turret system — use either method or both for range compensation. Push down to lock.

• 140 MOA total adjustment range — Generous elevation and windage travel, with each click moving point of impact 0.7 cm at 100 meters.

• 97mm eye relief — Exceptionally long eye relief for safe, comfortable shooting with magnum calibers and quick target acquisition from any shooting position.

• Permaresist exterior lens coating — Scratch-resistant and hydrophobic coating protects external lens surfaces in demanding field conditions.

• One-piece 30mm aluminum tube, IPX7 waterproof — Machined from solid aluminum, nitrogen-purged, and submersible to 1 meter. Operating range from -20°C to +71°C.

• 653g with included zoom throw lever — Light and compact enough for mountain hunts, with a snap-on throw lever for rapid magnification changes.

Ideal For

Hunters who use holdover as well as turret adjustments — the 23i reticle gives you the option to hold over at known distances rather than dialing, which can be faster for follow-up shots or when game appears at unexpected ranges.

Tactical and precision shooters who want the 2–12x versatility and 91% light transmission of the B6 LR platform with a reticle better suited to range estimation and holdover shooting.

Hunters transitioning from tactical to field use who prefer a reticle with reference marks rather than a clean European-style sight picture. The 23i bridges hunting and precision shooting disciplines.