Whether you’re hunting in the field or need precision for sports shooting, the Leupold VX-6HD Gen 2 riflescope offers fantastic accuracy. The scope’s Professional-Grade Optical System and 6:1 zoom ratio are augmented by full-range features including an illuminated FireDot Duplex Reticle, zero windage turret and Leupold’s Custom Dial System (CDS).
Distinguished by Leupold’s trademark gold ring, the Beaverton, Oregon-made VX6 represents another quality benchmark set by one of the USA’s leading shooting optics manufacturers.
WHO IS IT FOR?
The VX-6HD Gen 2 is excellent for hunters, precision shooters, and even youth or beginner marksmen. Aiming is simple with the FireDot Duplex reticle’s crisp orange dot – an especially helpful feature for young hunters. As GunTalk said in their review, “Put the orange dot on the critter and press the trigger.”
Its combination of easy usability, rugged construction, and high-end optics make it suitable for professionals and beginners alike.
KEY FEATURES & SETUP
The VX6HD riflescope’s FireDot Duplex Reticle (Second Focal Plane) is an illuminated in-scope dot that dramatically improves accuracy, serving as a consistent aiming point that’s visible in any lighting conditions. If you’re out shooting at dawn or dusk, it’s a game-changer.
Push-button brightness adjustment lets you focus on your target rather than losing focus while adjusting your scope.
We really liked Leupold’s Custom Dial System (CDS-ZL2), which supports your consistency and accuracy out of the gate. You can create a custom turret dial based on the specific rifle and ammo you’re using: provide Leupold with ballistic data (temperature, atmospheric pressure, load type, etc.) and they’ll send you a dial tailored to your setup.
For instance, using a Savage 110 Elite Precision rifle, the dial enables instant range-based adjustments – turn it to “200” for 200 yards, “400” for 400 yards, and so forth. This premium system makes long-range adjustments simple, eliminating guesswork or calculating ballistic info in your head.
Turret caps are easy to adjust with the included tool – just make sure to keep it securely attached!
OPTICAL PERFORMANCE & BUILD QUALITY
Versatile enough for close-range and extended long-range shooting, with a 3x to 18x magnification range, the Gen 2 VX-6HD is perfect for hunters requiring flexibility across varied terrain and distance. The scope makes spotting targets easy with its 6:1 zoom ratio (that’s what the “6HD” in VX-6HD means).
Every shot counts, which is why the scope’s edge-to-edge brightness, clarity, and resolution give you the edge in all conditions. As we’ve mentioned, you’re assured of crystal clear views with Leupold’s Professional-Grade Optical System and electronic in-scope reticle level.
When activated, the reticle blinks when the scope tilts past one degree either side. Levelling the rifle keeps the reticle solid, helping when you’re mounting the scope or for long-distance holdovers. Turn the levelling function off as required.
EXTRA-TOUGH SCOPE DESIGN
Leupold have constructed the Gen 2 VX6 scope from Titanium-grade components for outstanding durability in the field. It’s rugged and weather, fog, wind and dust-proof. Fully-sealed internals mean the elements won’t interfere with the optics, letting you shoot and hunt with maximum focus and clarity.
Elsewhere, Leupold’s AlumaScope Caps offer functional protection. These strong, magnetic aluminium lens covers are a great innovation for those who dislike scope caps thanks to their streamlined, convenient design and secure feel.
MOUNTING, ERGONOMICS & PRACTICAL USE
Depending on your shooting application, the VX6HD enables precise ring height selection. The scope allows for low profile setting, allowing you to stay close to the rifle’s bore axis – which of course improves stability and comfort during long-range shots, and when firing from a prone position.
FINAL THOUGHTS
With its thoughtful engineering and top-grade components, the Leupold VX-6HD Gen 2 riflescope merges simplicity and precision, while offering a wide range of premium features.
It’s got the tools to make shooting intuitive and effective whether you’re dialing in for a long shot or teaching a young hunter to aim. Leupold’s reputation for quality shines through in all aspects of its design, making it a scope that’s hard to beat.
Watch the full GunTalk review here and check out Viking’s range of Leupold scopes.
