Review: Leupold VX-6HD 3-18x44mm - LIGHTWEIGHT & Feature-Packed Scope!

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This review features Leupold's VX-6HD 18x44mm hunting rifle scope. This rifle scope is lightweight, durable and packed with features! Convenient MOA turrets for windage and elevation give you the flexibility to make adjustments in the field. The Twilight Max HD Light Management System provides edge to edge clarity and brightness this scope will help maximize every moment of legal shooting light. Combined with the FireDot illuminated reticle, this scope can tackle any challenge!
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@iancurrie8844 2 жыл бұрын

"This rifle goes in and out of scabbards, whether it's in a backpack or in a horse." The hand gesture he made while talking about putting his rifle in a horse.... made my day!

@EastmansHuntingJournals 2 жыл бұрын

😆. 👊

@naimi9584 11 ай бұрын

Haven't had a chance to test if it holds zero, but mounts just fine and has nice clear glass. Centered vertically true to a plumb line with the crosshairs which is always a plus!It's a great kzfaq.infoUgkxc4K63Fd5LglDMObu7-Bgapxp_ef0W8hE scope. There's no parallax adjustment or focus ring, so may be limited to 3-7x, have to see how it is on the range. Also be aware that the rings are "look through" so you can still use irons, but they are really tall if you only intend to use the optics. On a 22LR no biggie since I'm not shooting competitions or worried about a hard cheek press. Will boresight and range test, if all goes well, I'll leave it at that!

@Grayghost1969 3 жыл бұрын

Dang have to get one of these! Thanks for the great review.

@johndrake5014 3 жыл бұрын

I have an older VX6 1-6 (no fire dot) mounted on a Sprinfield Armory M1A Scout, a great combination.

@Kanooky_Jones 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome review.

@wayneeden98 Жыл бұрын

I'm 64 yrs old, and yes I grew up hunting and fishing, and through the many decades wether it be what use to be magazines and or subscriptions and now we have the internet and cellphones, the evolution of technology and the quality of materials and skilled trained professionals, yeah sometimes things do get expensive, but depending on your income and lifestyle, you can still research and see what you can find some incredible hunting works of art, I think design and engineering is where it's at, but honestly, how many people can really seriously shoot straight,

@emanuelkarlsson9086 3 жыл бұрын

Great combo and great looking gun!

@toddhelms5241 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it works well.

@sashabely376 3 жыл бұрын

Американцы молодцы! Всё у них есть, всё доступно. Прошу прощения - тихая зависть. Обзор прицела класс. Люп рулит! Мне очень нравится всем! На мой взгляд лучше Свара. Спасибо за обзор, прошу снять санкции на пули, гильзы, капсул, пороха - страдаем мы простые охотники. Ещё раз спасибо, надеюсь доживу до лучших отношений между нашими странами!

@ReelHazardous 8 ай бұрын

Great review! Thanks for the information!

@garrickr5084 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review, sir. Thanks to your post I recently purchased the VX-6HD in 3-18x50 with the illuminated Boone & Crockett reticle. What did it for me was when you showed how forgiving the eye box was. Using a scope in real world situations (no bags or bipod), and having the glass go "dark" or "tunneling" is a death sentence. You inevitably end up worrying more about preventing the issue than actually using the scope for its intended purpose. In terms of the glass, the glass is identical to the VX-5HD as well as the Mark-5HD (I own these as well). What is different, as you mentioned, are the extra features for leveling, MST, scope lids/shutters. Either way, as others have stated, you can't go wrong with Leupold, and anything from 5HD (Mark of VX) upward is well worth the extra spend.

@adloutdoors Жыл бұрын

Hard to find that Boone and Crockett reticle.

@hootiesfilms6446 Жыл бұрын

I talked to a Leupold product specialist the other day and he confirmed that the VX-6 glass is better than VX-5. Talked about coatings

@shervinghannadian9651 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. Thinking of putting this scope on a tikka 6.5 prc I just picked up and this video really helped.

@justarred2175 2 жыл бұрын

Have a look at Tract Toric UHD FFP 20x50 or anything from Tract Optics if you’re looking for a precision rifle scope they have good value for money

@garyturner8898 2 жыл бұрын

Todd, another great review. In EHJ 182 (Dec/Jan 2020) you stated in the Christmas Picks section that you had been as good a boy as possible. Please tell me Santa Wife delivered on your wish for a new Leupold VX6HD 3-18x44MM for Christmas 2020? I have been fortunate to mount several of these scopes on hunting rifles. The size, function, & optical quality of the VX6HD is optimal for most hunting applications. I hope your Christmas wish was realized.

@rwmagnus 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome scope and company.

@ryandroddy4157 3 жыл бұрын

Todd, great review bud. Just stumbled on your channel. Can’t wait to mount this on my Sako Finnlight 2, 7 mag. Based on your answer to a previous question below, I’m going 50 mm. Hunting in thick woods gets dark quick. Subscribed

@adloutdoors Жыл бұрын

I have that same scope. Even in low light it's still clear and bright. My girls and I have taken 2 bucks, 3 does and an elk with that scope on a Ruger 6.5 creedmore. This year I bought the Leupold VX-6 4-24 X52 for my 7mm and took a big buck at long range, in super low light. I have a bunch of scopes, but these really stand out with their light weight and zero lock features, just to name a few! Thanks for the review!!

@hootiesfilms6446 Жыл бұрын

What would you say are the benefits of going to the 4-24, other than just the magnification. I'm torn between these 2 models.

@adloutdoors Жыл бұрын

@@hootiesfilms6446 Thanks for the question. In my part of Idaho, we are hunting in some pretty open terrain with minimal cover, we haven't had too many shots inside of 200 yards. For me, I like the magnification range, even if it's a close shot. I do have a Leupold VX5 3-15X44 that is also a great scope to 300 yds, {for me anyway at 60} but it's noticeable when you increase magnification and the 52mm objective works great for light transmission .... especially when 99% of our animals are late evening. I hope this helps some. -J

@rogerramjet7567 9 ай бұрын

One amazing scope ! I have the red dot and it’s great!!

@stevensuhar8302 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for pronouncing Leupold correctly. Even here in Oregon they butcher that.

@andyjame6351 Жыл бұрын

very satisfied with this product

@lunaliu6734 4 күн бұрын

Awesome!😎

@truckinglife5678 2 жыл бұрын

I know this is a year old video but damnit now I got to rethink my vortex option now for this one.

@EastmansHuntingJournals 2 жыл бұрын

Whoops 😆👍

@KC-7mm 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you get 75 minutes of elevation but you are limited to 38 minutes of evolution once you sight in the rifle but that’s good for 1400 yards ruffly if your shooting a 7 mag at 3000 and a 168gr bullet, just to clarify so someone doesn’t buy one thinking they have 75 minutes of elevation but for a hunting scope,imo you will not find a scope that matches in features and quality I run the 6hd 4-24x52 and love it the glass is so clear that I switched my spotter and Binos to Leupolds new sx and bx series of glass they all share the same lens coatings as the 6hd

@tylervanwormer8302 3 жыл бұрын

What bx model?

@toddhelms5241 3 жыл бұрын

Good point.

@TeensierPython 8 ай бұрын

Never used angled bases? They make them for this very purpose

@07blackdog 3 жыл бұрын

Great review man. "...you can even use your tongue " . Lol!

@toddhelms5241 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, just trying to help, lol.

@freeandcriticalthinker4431 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Todd, I am looking real hard at that scope and then compared to the 50mm objective VX6 as well. I can’t get my hands on the scope without ordering it so I am out at a disadvantage in my evaluation. Could you give me your personal opinion about the which one you would go with IF the smaller profile wasn’t a big deal for you and an easy eye box being more important and of course a brighter scope is always nice too of course right! Haha. Can you tell a significant difference in the low light performance between the two different objectives? Would appreciate any feedback you might be able to offer. Thanks so much, cheers!

@toddhelms5241 3 жыл бұрын

I own both. If you want the brightest go with the 50mm. That said, I cannot tell much difference but I don't push last light as hard as some folks do. Squeezing the absolute final seconds from a day would warrant the 50mm.

@trevorkolmatycki4042 Жыл бұрын

I honestly didn’t know Bert Kreischer was a hunter.

@tacomay4 Жыл бұрын

Dude I can never unsee that

@brianguest5622 Жыл бұрын

So would it be necessary to have rings with an integrated level or would that be redundant since the scope will let you know if you’re not level

@raymondburke2238 Жыл бұрын

I know this is an older video but if you could choose between the 44mm or 50mm which would you go with and why. I heard you say you have both but I am trying to gather view points. Thanks.

@jenslarsen4519 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Todd, great reveiw as always. I'm looking at the 2-12x42 with CDS, same concern with a big lense like you (and we can't hunt at night in Denmark) so for me I think 2-12x42 would be ideal. What are your thoughts? the same as the 3-18x44? if that's the case, my order will be in at Leupold asap. Thanks again Jens

@toddhelms5241 Жыл бұрын

Jens, Thanks for watching! Your choice of scope should be predicated on the magnification level you desire. If close range or moving shots are the norm the 2-12x42 would be the right choice. Longer range? Go with the 3-18x44. Good luck over there.

@jiajianhou426 Жыл бұрын

can the turrets be turned pass/under zero for close-up shots?

@aqua.scape69 3 жыл бұрын

Will this scope stand up to a 300 weatherby mag? Thanks, great review.

@toddhelms5241 3 жыл бұрын

This scope will stand up to whatever you mount it on and then some.

@greatlakespowerstrokefx4 2 жыл бұрын

I have a vx5hd on a 375 h and h without issue

@chippi3878 2 жыл бұрын

Yes just get good scope rings. Doesn’t have to do much with the scopes. I got a .338 lapua

@Timberdam 2 жыл бұрын

Great Review! I have the HD 5 3-18 x 44 2nd focal plane ... $ 1000.00 My son used it on a Tiika precision rifle at Sig Sauer rifle course and shot a 5 " group at 1000 yds Cant beat Leupold Like the anti - cant device in the HD 6 Not sure I want to spend the extra money PBLY get bubbel level instead Thanks for the review How well does that rifle shoot ?

@skinfluithero4885 Жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure the vx5 hd doesn’t come in ffp, (edit) just realized you are probably talking about the mark 5 hd.

@travisjohnson1187 10 күн бұрын

Can you use the Leopold cds for 1000 yards also do you have to sight it in at 100 or can you sight it in for 25 yards

@994Xp 8 ай бұрын

Nice

@clydedoe1648 Жыл бұрын

Would love to get this scope for my 300 win mag

@daleandersen9579 Жыл бұрын

Got to feel sorry for your horse! How do you like the CDS?

@rendendye8741 3 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend getting the Sig Sauer 2.5- 8X32mm or the Sig sauer 4.5-14x44mm or my other option is the vortex tactical 16X44 don’t know to much about scopes but building a long range muzzle loader!

@toddhelms5241 3 жыл бұрын

DM me

@rendendye8741 3 жыл бұрын

@@toddhelms5241 there was no option to DM you anyway else I could get a hold of you

@rdgsupafli 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got 5 vortex scopes from diamondback hd to viper pst including red dots and reflex sights bought a leupold recently and I’m gonna convert all my scopes to leupold on my expensive guns. Vortex is just ok leupold is one the best cannot beat their lifelong history of excellent scopes and superb clarity. I regret wasting money on my vortex. Red dot is ok tho.

@rendendye8741 3 жыл бұрын

@@rdgsupafli what Leupold do you recommend getting for my paramount CVA?

@rendendye8741 3 жыл бұрын

@@rdgsupafli appreciate the feedback though helps me out.

@corypatrick6247 2 жыл бұрын

Well do you know how to scope so you can see the laser

@craftsman2533 Жыл бұрын

is that level system in the 5hd too?

@nicsu2128 Жыл бұрын

I really wish Leupold made reticles I like. Not a fan of the duplex. If they had more options I’d buy many.

@DealsandThrills 6 ай бұрын

Tweak that dope chart Let me see the dope chart

@SH-lb1nu Жыл бұрын

Be careful those 0 stops will bump coming from a case or a scabbard. Personal experience. Also those little bolts will rattle loose in qaud

@michaellawrence4371 Жыл бұрын

All I want is a good scope that I can see with a good magnification that will not give problems to watch true whare light iss in my eyes that all

@goatliver447 2 жыл бұрын

A review with no negative comments? 😂

@benfischbach7158 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know what muzzle break he has on there?

@sheerwillsurvival2064 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice but so is the price 😎

@mattd8411 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. How does this scope compare to the vx 5 HD? Just wondering if it was worth the extra?

@toddhelms5241 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Both are superb scopes! I'd buy the 6 all day, everyday if you've got the money to spend.

@mattd8411 3 жыл бұрын

@@toddhelms5241 thanks yes sir I got the 6 and love it.

@toddhelms5241 3 жыл бұрын

@@mattd8411 Good for you

@jeffhdpd782 Жыл бұрын

it would be helpful to start with how much it costs that way we can know if its worth the time to watch. at $1800 its way outside my range for now but it is indeed nice

@HWG-wm8ld Ай бұрын

Poor baby.

@jeffhdpd782 Ай бұрын

@@HWG-wm8ld meaning what exactly

@jklo1313 6 ай бұрын

Vx5 or 6 vs the trujican credo ?

@MangoMike316 3 жыл бұрын

I always use my tongue on my scopes!😜

@toddhelms5241 3 жыл бұрын

Good to know I'm not alone.

@poohbah01 3 жыл бұрын

I AM THE MACHINE 🤣

@coltbrady4064 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t unhear this now

@seanford6689 3 жыл бұрын

Burnt Christlers long lost brother

@OutOfPockets Жыл бұрын

What is moa milled?

@SocalRaptor 2 жыл бұрын

I saw that they have this scope in SubAlpine but it's a TRI-MOA. I have zero experience with this type of reticle. I was going to order the duplex version. Are there any disadvantages to TRI-MOA?

@nogank2429 3 жыл бұрын

What is the Rifle?

@EastmansHuntingJournals 3 жыл бұрын

The rifle is a Proof Terminus chambered in 7mm Rem mag. Thanks for your question!

@redstrike88 Жыл бұрын

Like I watching a Leopold commercial. I'd hardly call this a review..

@dennisgray7509 Жыл бұрын

Price??

@2017Toy 3 жыл бұрын

What is the price ?

@TheChattanoogaBandit 3 жыл бұрын

Are you sitting down? Lol

@drdwgmd14 3 жыл бұрын

Lolol

@toddhelms5241 3 жыл бұрын

MSRP: $1899

@baraj062 2 жыл бұрын

How can I order from Turkey I live in Turkey

@shervinghannadian9651 2 жыл бұрын

amazon

@baraj062 2 жыл бұрын

I'm looking at amazon from Turkey, there are few types of leupold riflescopes

@KaneGregory 2 жыл бұрын

Love going in a horse 🐎 with my gun wait that came out wrong?!?!🤯🔫

@rossauce12 8 ай бұрын

God why cant leupold get better reticles... i had one but theresnothong to hauge distance... and also u have to doal for everyshot sonce there are just one line up one lone down

@tyleryoder5146 3 жыл бұрын

Throw lever hangs up on everything

@toddhelms5241 3 жыл бұрын

That's why they made it removable.

@TERMINATOR1959 3 жыл бұрын

Yea...you had a dead antelope....barely....barely caught the spine which was lucky because you were WAAAAAAAY back. So know I need to know if the scopes calculations were bad or if you just made a terrible shot LOL But other than that bad/lucky shot it was a pretty good review except for how could you not mention the CDS?????? That is the best feature of the scope

@Landphier 3 жыл бұрын

Were you so focused on the shot you missed him explaining the CDS? He could've mentioned you can buy more CDS turrets but he didn't miss it altogether.

@toddhelms5241 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the feedback Terminator.

@I_am_archie 3 жыл бұрын

@@toddhelms5241 is the VX 6 first or second focal?

@toddhelms5241 3 жыл бұрын

@@I_am_archie Second

@I_am_archie 3 жыл бұрын

@@toddhelms5241 thank you.