re: What size scopes are yall putting on your 6.5 creed rifles

If you're really considering shots on whitetail deer to 500 yards, I'd first look at a variable w/ 12X-14X on top end and use a "bullet drop" type reticle. If the 12-14X scope isn't powerful enough after you've shot it some, I'd go to a 16X. Like bapple, I prefer 40 mm scopes, but I do have a few 44 mm scopes on varmint guns. I've got a 56 mm scope (came on a gun I traded for) on a varmint gun and it's so big it's ugly. And be sure you use a good scope base and rings I prefer Weaver 1 piece bases and Burris Signature Z Rings (the ones w/ the plastic inserts). To shoot at 500 yards, you may need to get a special base.