The Leupold VX-6HD Gen 2 3-18×50 riflescope with the illuminated FireDot Duplex reticle (part no. 183839) pairs a wide 3-18x zoom with a 50mm objective, extending low-light reach beyond the 44mm VX-6HD Gen 2 variants. Leupold builds in Guard-Ion lens coating and Motion Sensor Technology for battery management, and the Custom Dial System (CDS) with a ZeroLock 2-turn dial simplifies holdovers at known distances. At 23.5 ounces the scope balances solid handling with carry comfort for extended hunts. Among 50mm-objective gun scopes in the VX-6HD Gen 2 line, this 3-18×50 configuration is built for demanding low-light glassing.

Key Specifications

• The magnification range is 3-18x, providing a wide zoom span for close-range tracking and long-range precision.
• The optical tube diameter is 30mm, offering expanded elevation adjustment and internal travel.
• The reticle is a FireDot Duplex in the second focal plane, combining a classic duplex pattern with an illuminated dot.
• The illuminated reticle is powered by a CR-2032 battery, with motion-sensing control extending battery life.
• The adjustment increment is 1/4 MOA per click, allowing fine elevation and windage corrections.
• The weight is 23.5 ounces, striking a balance between solid handling and carry comfort.
• The scope includes a Custom Dial System (CDS) with ZeroLock 2-turn dial, simplifying elevation dialing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose the 50mm objective over the 44mm VX-6HD Gen 2? The larger objective gathers more light, extending usable clarity into the darkest legal minutes of a hunt.

What does the CDS ZeroLock 2-turn dial offer? A custom-ordered turret marked for your specific load, letting you dial a known distance and return securely to zero.

Buy the Leupold VX-6HD Gen 2 3-18×50

The darkest legal minutes of a hunt reward the largest objective available in this line, and this 3-18×50 VX-6HD Gen 2 is built exactly for that window. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast, fully insured.