How to choose a Kite B6
B6 or B6 LR
The B6 1-6x24 and 2-12x50 have capped turrets that protect the zero from field bumps, for hunters who set a zero and hold. The B6 LR 2-12x42 and 3-18x50 add an exposed ballistic turret with a zero stop, for dialing distance and spinning back to zero, and the 3-18x50 adds side-focus parallax from 100 m to infinity.
Reticle
Every B6 has a second focal plane reticle lit in red. The 4Ai comes on all four models, and the two LR models also offer the 23i, a holdover reticle for correcting for distance and wind without touching the turrets.
Travel and weight
Elevation travel runs from 90 MOA on the 3-18x50 to 140 MOA on the LR 2-12x42, in 0.25 MOA clicks, or 0.5 MOA on the 1-6x24. Weight runs from 17.1 oz for the 1-6x24 to 26.5 oz for the 3-18x50.
Built for weather
Each B6 has a one-piece tube machined from solid aluminum, nitrogen-purged and waterproof to IPX7, which means submersible to 1 meter. The eyepiece adjusts by 3 diopters either way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which B6 for driven hunts?
The 1-6x24: a true 1x for fast pickup and a 120 ft field at 100 yards, the widest of any scope in our riflescope guide.
What rings do Kite scopes need?
Standard 30 mm rings or a 30 mm mount: every B6 uses a 30 mm tube.
Capped or exposed turrets?
Capped if you set a zero and hold over. Exposed with a zero stop if you dial for distance and want a quick, sure return to zero.
For how the B6 compares with Athlon and Alpen, read Best Riflescopes for Hunting and Precision Shooting in 2026, and for all of Kite, browse Kite Optics.