Leupold has launched its BX-6 Range HD rangefinding binocular. With fast, accurate ranging capabilities out to 6,000 yards, an advanced ballistics intelligence and precision GPS pinning, the BX-6 Range HD is looking to carve out a space for itself as a feature-rich rangefinding offering.
As a binocular, it all starts with the glass. The BX-6 Range HD offers light transmission that's designed to outperform challenging conditions, glare reduction for a clear image in direct, harsh light, and the resolution and clarity synonymous with the company's brand. Billed as the best optical performance Leupold has ever offered in a rangefinding binocular, the BX-6 Range HD boasts a rangefinding engine capable of exceeding 2,000 yards on deer-sized game, 3,000 yards on trees and 6,000 yards in long-range mode.
Advanced Ballistics Intelligence
The BX-6 Range HD is the first rangefinding binocular to utilize the Hornady 4DOF ballistic calculator, providing a modern ballistic solver that models how a specific bullet behaves in flight. Unlike traditional ballistic calculators that rely on ballistic coefficient, 4DOF uses real, Doppler-measured bullet data to account for bullet drag. Those drag coefficients are then paired with the exact physical model of a specific projectile. By matching drag coefficient and the physical model of the bullet, 4DOF can accurately predict the dynamic responses of a bullet in flight, providing more reliable predictions for drop and wind drift, helping shooters make confident adjustments when precision matters most.
Offering a more generalized solution is Leupold's existing CDS ballistic technology, providing angle-compensated shoot-to distances for rifle hunters. CDS offers 25 selectable ballistics groups that account for different cartridges, helping hunters dial in the exact range of any target.
Archery hunters and competition shooters are taken care of, too, with the inclusion of the new Precision Cut Archery Software. PCA uses arrow weight, arrow velocity, peep height and environmentals to calculate archery ballistic solutions. By including atmospheric conditions when sighting in and setting up sight tapes, Leupold provides accurate shoot-to distances at all elevations and angles, corrected to your sight-in tape.
"PCA changes the game by reducing re-zero conditions when you reach your archery camp," said Eric Overstreet, technology product line manager for Leupold & Stevens, Inc. "It will provide ranges compensated to your sight tape, regardless of location or atmospheric conditions. It's the equivalent of real-time ballistics for archers."
Both 4DOF and PCA can provide advanced, real-time ballistics thanks to the BX-6 Range HD's on-board environmental sensor.
Precision GPS Pinning
Built for the modern hunter, the BX-6 Range HD is equipped with Leupold's Precision GPS Pinning feature.
Precision Pinning converts ranged targets into exact, shareable map waypoints with unrivaled accuracy. Using proprietary compass calibration and in-field tuning via the Leupold Control App, every pin lands precisely where it should. Location pins can be dropped in digital mapping platforms like onX, Apple Maps, Google Maps, ATAK, HuntStand and DeerCast, making the BX-6 Range HD a navigational device as well as a binocular.
"Precision Pinning is an incredibly valuable and versatile feature," Overstreet said. "You can use it to help navigate a ridge, mark where you've seen game, or for countless other purposes. It's a tool made for the backcountry hunter, and when properly calibrated the BX-6 Range will typically drop waypoints within 1 degree of your ranged targets–absolutely an industry best."
Leupold Control App
The BX-6 Range HD's ballistics and Precision Pinning software is managed through the unit's Bluetooth connection with the Leupold Control App.
The Leupold Control app transforms a mobile device into a powerful command center for select Leupold products. It is available for free download in the Apple Store and for Android on Google Play, and allows hunters to customize the BX-6 Range HD experience by choosing ballistics, rangefinding display settings, reticles and more.
Final Features
The BX-6 Range HD includes a vivid red, dimmable AccuView Display. In addition to the Leupold Control App, it offers on-unit programming using five directional buttons. Interchangeable, form-fit eyecups allow for customization to suit personal preferences. A binocular case, lens covers, and an Arca-Swiss tripod adapter are included with purchase. The BX-6 Range HD is waterproof and extreme climate tested. For more information, visit Leupold.com.
