Leupold VX-6HD 3-18x50 Riflescope
- Magnification Minimum: 3x
- Magnification Maximum: 18x
- Objective Lens Diameter: 50 mm
- Mounting Type: Cantilever Mount
Last refreshed Jun 22, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Owners rate this scope highly for clarity, tracking and Leupold's custom turret program, though buy only from a trusted seller and check the unit for a manual and signs of fogging before mounting it.
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ASIN: B01MU3BVNBModel: VX-6HDCategory: Rifle Scopes
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Leupold's VX-6HD 3-18x50mm (model 171572) carries an illuminated FireDot Duplex reticle, a CDS-ZL2 zero-lock elevation dial and motion-sensor illumination, made in the USA.
Leupold backs this scope with a program that ships a free custom elevation turret matched to your specific load, a detail several owners single out as a real practical advantage over dialing generic clicks.
- 3-18x50mm illuminated FireDot Duplex reticle
- CDS-ZL2 zero-lock elevation dial with two full revolutions
- Motion Sensor Technology for automatic illumination shutoff
- Made, machined and assembled in the USA
Who it's for
A USA-made premium scope with a load-specific turret and reliable light gathering fits hunters and precision shooters well. Buyers unwilling to check their seller carefully should be cautious, since counterfeit or swapped units from certain third-party listings are a documented risk with this product.
Pros and cons
- Strong light gathering and clarity reported across multiple owners
- Free custom elevation turret matched to your round, plus a zero stop
- USA-made build with motion-sensor illumination that reactivates automatically when movement is detected
- One buyer had internal fogging that recurred even after a factory repair
- Buying from the wrong third-party seller carries a documented risk of receiving a different, cheaper scope
- One unit arrived without a manual, raising doubts about whether it was new
Specifications
| Brand | Leupold |
|---|---|
| Model | VX-6HD |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 50 mmhigher than 69% of 309 rifle scopes |
| Item Weight | 2 poundshigher than 81% of 238 rifle scopes |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Cantilever Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Riflescope |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 3x |
| Magnification Maximum | 18x |
| Night vision | No |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Item Type Name | Riflescope |
| Field Of View | 38.3 feet |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Leupold offer a custom turret for this scope?
Yes, owners report Leupold will send a free custom elevation turret dial matched to your specific round.
Is this scope waterproof?
Leupold rates it 100 percent waterproof, fogproof and shockproof, though one reviewer reported internal fogging after use.
Are there risks buying this scope from Amazon?
At least one reviewer received a different, lower-value scope inside a resealed box from a specific third-party vendor, so confirming the seller is authorized is worth doing before buying.