The Leupold VX6HD Gen 2 has been awarded Editor’s Choice for Best Riflescope in the 2025 Petersen’s Hunting Equipment Annual. Alongside this top honour, the riflescope earned a magazine cover spot and a strong endorsement from one of the most trusted voices in hunting.
The VX-6HD Gen 2 – a riflescope that stands out
The VX-6HD has always been a benchmark shooting optic – and now, the Gen 2 takes things a step further. It offers key upgrades that deliver absolute reliability and performance to hunters and shooters in the field.
SpeedSet dials – Tool-free, swappable dials make adjustments quicker and simpler in the field. So there’s no fiddling with hex wrenches, no noise – perfect when you’re lying in bracken, watching a deer ease out of cover.
Mark 5 adjustment system – Borrowed from Leupold’s competition-dominating long-range scopes, the Mark 5 adjustment system provides premium precision and ruggedness. Thus, even after a hard climb across rocky ground, it assures a true zero setting.
Premium build & glass – The scope is built to Leupold’s exacting standards and offers exceptional clarity, edge-to-edge sharpness, and rugged durability. It cuts through environmental obstructions like heat shimmer with ease.
The VX-6HD Gen 2 riflescope is an evolution for Leupold. It’s a purpose-built optic that helps hunters and marksmen shoot with confidence. After all, you don’t want to fumble with tools or second-guess your adjustments in the half-light of dawn, when every second matters.
A rifle scope recognised by the experts
With a circulation of over 165,000 and a total audience reaching 1.79 million, an award from Petersen’s Hunting is a significant achievement. Petersen’s editorial team singled out the VX-6HD Gen 2 as the standout riflescope for 2025, praising both its innovations and proven field performance.
The VX-6HD Gen 2 is available now through Viking Arms’ dealer network, with pricing ranging from £2,000 – £2,700 depending on the model you choose. Whether your focus is stalking, long-range hunting, or competition shooting, this premium optic delivers the flexibility and dependability you need to excel in any shooting environment.
