I had same issues with my vx6hd
Not trying to steal the thread and I know its no help, but WTH is with Leupold??????
They make as good as it gets set it and forget it scopes is it just internet BS or does it seem they just can not get the bugs out of their hunting scopes that are designed and meant to be dialed for long range shooting????
I own no less than 5 Leopold's and knock on Aldo's front door never had a single issue with a single one and have Beat TLS out of them.
Was saving for a VX5 3-15x44 but are going with a Zeiss CV4 instead, or save little longer and go with a V6.
Literally breaks my heart as I am a life long Leupold user and own Leupold bino's (first serious pair over 30 years ago) and Leupold LRF's.
Have been beating a dead horse for over a year researching tactical hunting scopes and my choices were down to between a VX5HD or ZCV4.
Going with the Conquest ZCV4.
Again my sincere apologies for my reply being a rant and devoid of help.