The Leupold VX-6HD Gen 2 3-18×56 riflescope with the illuminated FireDot Twilight Hunter reticle (part no. 183840) pairs the VX-6HD’s wide zoom range with a 56mm objective for hunters who want maximum low-light reach at both ends of the magnification range. Leupold backs the reticle with Guard-Ion lens coating that reduces glare and sheds water in dawn and dusk conditions, and side-focus parallax adjustment corrects for distance without breaking position. Motion sensor technology extends battery life automatically, and CDS/ZeroLock compatibility gives repeatable elevation adjustments. Among 56mm-objective gun scopes in the VX-6HD Gen 2 line, this configuration is built for the darkest legal shooting minutes.

Key Specifications

• Magnification ranges from 3-18x, flexibility from broad field views to precise long-range observation.
• The objective lens measures 56mm, improving light-gathering for better low-light performance.
• The optical tube is 30mm, providing increased internal adjustment range for elevation travel.
• Eye relief is approximately 3.7-3.8 inches, maintaining a comfortable shooting position.
• The field of view is 36.8 to 6.6 feet at 100 yards, balancing awareness at low magnification and detail at high magnification.
• Parallax is controlled with a side focus, enabling precise focus and target clarity at varied distances.
• The scope uses the Illuminated FireDot Twilight Hunter reticle, improving aim point visibility in dim light.
• Overall weight is 24.7 ounces, contributing to stable mounting while remaining manageable.
• Overall length is 13.5 inches, affecting fit on longer-action rifles.
• Turret adjustments are 1/4 MOA, standard precision for sighting and windage corrections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose the 56mm 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, at the cost of some added bulk.

Does side-focus parallax slow down a fast shot? No, it’s built for quick correction without breaking your firing position.

Buy the Leupold VX-6HD Gen 2 3-18×56

The last legal minutes of a hunt reward glass that gathers every bit of remaining light, and this VX-6HD Gen 2’s 56mm objective is built for exactly that window. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast, fully insured.