Leupold SX-2 Alpine HD Gen 2 Spotting Scope

Leupold SX-2 Alpine HD Gen 2 Spotting Scope for Hunters

The Leupold SX-2 Alpine HD Gen 2 is an angled spotting scope built for hunters and shooters who need a full-featured spotter that can take weather, travel, and long days behind the glass. Both models in this listing use Leupold’s High-Definition lenses, Diamond-Coat scratch-resistant coatings, and Guard-ion, which is designed to shed dirt, water, and smudging so the image stays clearer across the 20-60x magnification range.

A rugged magnesium body is 100% waterproof and fogproof, and it is covered in an easy-grip rubber armor. Leupold’s Advanced Optical System is meant to provide dawn-to-dusk light transmission, strong glare reduction in harsh light, and the resolution hunters expect at last legal light. The oversized eyepiece and interchangeable Form-Fit eyecups, offered in winged and low styles, let you block stray light or keep a lower profile for all-day comfort. An integrated Arca-Swiss compatible base mounts to Arca-Swiss tripods without a separate plate, and it also has 1/4-20 threads for tripods that are not Arca-Swiss. A smooth focus system and a rotatable 1/4-20 tripod port round out the setup. A tripod is not included. Like other Leupold spotting scopes, the SX-2 Alpine HD Gen 2 is guaranteed to perform for life, or Leupold will repair or replace it for free.

Choose 20-60x60 or 20-60x80

Two angled configurations are offered here. The 20-60x60 model is the more compact option: 14.4 inches long and 59.9 ounces, with a field of view of 106.8 feet at 20x and 50.8 feet at 60x (at 1,000 yards). Eye relief is 19.5 mm at low magnification and 16.7 mm at high. The exit pupil is 3 mm / 1 mm, and close focus is 32.8 feet. The 20-60x80 model adds a larger objective for more light at the same 20-60x range. It measures 16.8 inches, weighs 67 ounces, and offers a field of view of 102 feet at 20x and 48 feet at 60x. Eye relief is 19.5 mm / 18 mm, the exit pupil is 4 mm / 1.3 mm, and close focus is 39.4 feet.

Key features

• Angled SX-2 Alpine HD Gen 2 spotting scopes in 20-60x60 and 20-60x80
• HD lenses with Diamond-Coat and Guard-ion coatings
• Advanced Optical System for low-light brightness and glare control
• Magnesium body with rubber armor; waterproof and fogproof
• Arca-Swiss compatible base plus 1/4-20 tripod threads
• Interchangeable Form-Fit eyecups in winged and low styles
• Leupold lifetime performance guarantee

Frequently asked questions

Are these straight or angled scopes? Both the 20-60x60 and 20-60x80 models in this product are angled spotting scopes, which many hunters prefer for a more natural head position and for looking uphill.

What is the difference between the two sizes? Both zoom from 20x to 60x. The 60 mm model is shorter and lighter. The 80 mm model has a larger objective, a slightly longer body, and a larger exit pupil, which can help in lower light.

Do I need a special tripod? The base is Arca-Swiss compatible and also uses standard 1/4-20 threads, so it works with many tripods. A tripod is not included.

Is it waterproof? Yes. Leupold rates the SX-2 Alpine HD Gen 2 as 100% waterproof and fogproof, and backs it with a lifetime performance guarantee.

Available at Glenwood Springs Outdoors, 831 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO