The Leupold Patrol HD6 1-6x24mm is most certainly in the former rather than the latter category.

(Learn what an LPVO scope is here.)

The difference is the components and the way the scope is built.

leupold patrol 6hd 1-6x24 review

In this review of the Leupold Patrol 6HD 1-6×24, the author puts the scope through a series of accuracy tests and evaluates it on multiple rifles.

One of the most important aspects of a scope is the lens as well as their coatings.

Every optic manufacturer coats their lens with some super scientific-sounding name.

Leupold in particular uses a hydrophobic lens coating they call Guard-ion.

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Mounted on the Springfield Armory SAINT Victor, the Leupold Patrol 6HD was used like a red dot on 1X magnification during testing.

Whatever its called, the better the coating the more clear and crisp the image.

Sharp edges on the images make it look like Im watching a high-definition television.

I could easily count the tines on a bucks rack when he passes through the backyard each morning.

left side of the leupold patrol 6hd

As the model name states, the Patrol 6HD 1-6x24mm has a 24mm objective so it can be mounted low.

At dawn and dusk, the scope absorbs light like a piece of bread sucks up gravy.

It is lightweight and, with the Leupold IMS one-piece mount, adds just 1.3 lbs.

The IMS mount is rock solid with five screws clamping it to a Picatinny rail.

leupold patrol 6hd reticle

The versatile CM-R2 reticle uses a 7.5 MOA horseshoe around a dot, offering fast target acquisition at close range. Image: Leupold

Thats more screws than Frankenstein had to hold his head in place for those who are counting.

At the low end of the magnification range, the scope acts more like a red dot.

The versatility of the scope comes into play with the extra magnification power and the reticle hold-overs.

testing the leupold patrol 6hd scope on a saint rifle

Mounted to a SAINT ATC, the Patrol 6HD performed well and allowed the author to shoot three-shot sub-MOA groups that measured 0.34″.

TheSFP (Second Focal Plane)reticle stays the same size throughout the magnification range.

A removable throw lever provides leverage to quickly adjust magnification.

This is the part of the reticle that illuminates, and it works well for speed.

Leupold Patrol 6HD 1-6X24 CDS-ZL2 Illuminated CMR2

Below the horseshoe are vertical sub tension hold-overs for targets out to 900 yards.

Motion sensor technology shuts off juice from the battery to maximize battery life.

Another interesting feature of the reticle is it will flash when the scope isnt level.

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Think of it as a dummy light on your vehicle.

Why is this important?

I did find the electronic reticle level also made it easier when mounting the scope.

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For long shots, I turned the illumination off.

This is a nice feature if you fuss with your dials.

I usually zero the scope and it stays that way.

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I use the sub tensions in the reticle to compensate for elevation or the wind.

On the ATC, the Leupold helped me shoot sub-MOA groups as small as .34.

Is it ideal for long-range shooting?

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I did shoot the box to test out the turrets and they are very repeatable.

Where the Patrol 6HD thrived is on the SAINT Victor.

Closing Shots on the Leupold Patrol 6HD

Close shots were fast using the illuminated reticle.

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Even in the bright North Carolina sun, the horseshoe/dot set-up was easy to acquire and fast to deploy.

Crank up the magnification, and shots out to 100 yards were chip shots.

And, yes, I used 62-grain FMJ bullets clocked at 2,810 fps.

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The versatility of the Leupold Patrol 6HD 1-6x24mm riflescope is its compact footprint and light weight.

The CM-R2 reticle is fast and the view is super clear and crisp.

Looks like a winner to me!

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LeupoldPatrol 6HD 1-6X24 CDS-ZL2 Illuminated CMR2

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