Leupold VX-6HD Gen2 3-18x44 CDS-SZL2

• 6:1 zoom range: The 3-18x magnification span covers fast shots at moderate distance and precise hold placement farther out, so one riflescope can handle mixed terrain and changing hunting conditions.
• CDS-SZL2 locking turret: The locking elevation system with zero stop is built for dialing in the field without accidental movement, making return-to-zero faster and more confident after a correction.
• Illuminated SFP reticle: The second focal plane reticle stays visually consistent through the zoom range, while red illumination helps the aiming point stand out against dark game or shaded backgrounds.
• Side focus parallax adjustment: Adjustable parallax from 46 m to infinity helps keep the target and reticle on the same focal plane, which supports more precise shot placement as distance increases.
• Compact 30 mm hunting build: With a 44 mm objective, 343.00 mm length, and 627.00 g weight, this scope balances broad capability with manageable size on a practical hunting rifle.

About the Leupold VX-6HD Series

Leupold VX-6HD was introduced on February 14, 2017 as a premium hunting riflescope family built around a 6:1 zoom ratio. That wide magnification range is the defining trait of the series: it gives hunters a single optic that can move from closer woodland shots to more deliberate work across open ground without stepping outside the same platform. The line was developed for hunters and shooters who want broad versatility but still expect a compact, field-ready design rather than a bulky target scope.

A key part of the series is Leupold’s Twilight Max HD Light Management System, which is intended to preserve usable contrast and image brightness when light begins to fade. Illuminated reticles are standard across the family, and the series also incorporates electronic reticle leveling to support cleaner setup on the rifle. Over time, the VX-6HD range has included everything from close-range 1-6x24 configurations to higher-magnification models suited to longer shots, with options such as FireDot reticles depending on the model. The original VX-6HD has since given way to the VX-6HD Gen 2 generation, which continues the same premium hunting focus with updated model configurations.

About the Leupold VX-6HD Gen2 3-18x44 CDS-SZL2

The Leupold VX-6HD Gen2 3-18x44 CDS-SZL2 is configured for hunters who need one riflescope to cover a wide spread of real field distances. At 3-18x, it starts low enough for fast target acquisition in tighter terrain, then reaches high enough for careful shot placement when the distance opens up. The 44.00 mm objective helps keep the scope trim on the rifle while still supporting a bright, usable image, and the broad field of view at low power makes it easier to pick up moving game or scan broken ground efficiently.

This model uses a second focal plane reticle, which keeps the reticle’s apparent size consistent as magnification changes. In practice, that gives many hunters a cleaner sight picture at high power and a familiar reticle appearance at low power. Red illumination adds visibility against dark animals, timber edges, or shadowed backgrounds, and the daytime-usable setting extends that benefit beyond dawn and dusk. The fast-focus eyepiece helps bring the reticle into sharp view quickly, while the side focus system adjusts parallax from 46 m to infinity for more precise aiming at longer distances.

The turret system is a major part of what separates this scope from a simpler hunting optic. CDS-SZL2 combines a locking elevation turret, zero stop, and double-turn travel, giving the shooter a dialable setup that remains practical in rough country. With 20 MOA per turn and up to 86.00 MOA of elevation and windage adjustment, it supports meaningful correction range without turning the scope into a dedicated competition model. A 30 mm tube, nitrogen-filled construction, and waterproof, fogproof, shockproof build round it out as a serious hunting riflescope for changing weather and hard use.

About Leupold

Leupold & Volpel was founded in 1907 in Portland, Oregon by Fred Leupold and Adam Volpel. The company later introduced its first riflescope, the Plainsman, in 1947, establishing the product category that still defines much of the brand today. Leupold also introduced the Duplex reticle in 1962, a design that became widely recognized in sporting optics for its practical aiming layout.

Today, Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon and remains family-owned. Its core expertise spans riflescopes, red dot sights, binoculars, spotting scopes, rangefinders, and thermal optics, with product lines that serve hunting, shooting, and outdoor use. Within that lineup, the VX-series is closely associated with sporting and hunting optics, while the Mark-series covers more tactical-oriented riflescopes. That long focus on field optics is especially relevant to the VX-6HD Gen2, which reflects Leupold’s emphasis on practical hunting performance, durable construction, and American-made riflescope production.

Main Features

• Magnification: 3.00 x - 18.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 44.00 mm
• Main tube diameter: 30 mm
• Reticle position: 2. focal plane - SFP
• Illumination: Yes, red
• Daytime-usable illumination: Yes
• Auto turn-off: Yes
• Click system: 20 MOA per turn
• Turret type: Locking, Double Turn, CCW rotation
• Zero stop: Yes
• Elevation adjustment range: 25.00 mrad / 86.00 MOA
• Windage adjustment range: 25.00 mrad / 86.00 MOA
• Eye relief: 94.00 mm - 97.00 mm
• Field of view: 12.77 m/100m - 2.13 m/100m
• Parallax adjustment: Yes - side focus
• Parallax range: 46 m to inf.
• Exit pupil: 14.67 mm - 2.44 mm
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Length: 343.00 mm
• Weight: 627.00 g
• Housing fill: Nitrogen
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Shockproof: Yes
• Power supply: CR2032
• Made in: USA

Warranty

10 years. This riflescope is covered by a 10-year warranty, giving long-term support for a premium hunting optic intended for regular field use.