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2026-03-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best ever

Best ever

William L.

2026-03-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This is a wonderful scope

This is a wonderful scope tracks great clarity Low light is amazing I have two of these

robert F.

2026-03-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Another outstanding product from Leupold.

Another outstanding product from Leupold. Super clear optics, and the firedot reticle draws your focus to the target. Easy to set up and mount on my rifle. It really has improved my shooting experience.

Joseph M.

2026-02-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Completely satisfied

Completely satisfied

Richard T.

2026-02-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent in every way! Crystal

Excellent in every way! Crystal clear and looks perfect on my rifle.

Michael G.

2026-02-26T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Not happy with Leupold

I bought this scope VX-5HD from Cabela's and when I got it home it was totally out of focus and the side focus knob would not move. It was totally froze up. I then had to drive 80 miles round trip to return it. For a scope that cost over $1000 I expect better. Does Leupold not inspect there products before they ship them out? What a waste of a day.

David S.

2026-02-19T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love my optics. Make my

Love my optics. Make my 7 PRC a dream come true

Darius S.

2026-02-17T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The Vx-5 3-15 side focuses

The Vx-5 3-15 side focuses wind plex. is my favorite hunting scope. From 20 yards to 500. It is getting the job done for me

Ron T.

2026-02-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Absolutely stunning clarity in low

Absolutely stunning clarity in low light. I have several VX freedom series, older VX3 series, and a Vortex Razor LHT. This is clearer edge to edge over the Razor and the firedot is perfect for low light. What surprised me the most was that I can zoom in to 8x without any discernible loss in clarity or brightness. High ring mounts are needed but so worth it.

Edward S.

2026-02-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

These are absolutely the best

These are absolutely the best quality scopes for the money spent! True Leupold quality!

Obadiah G.

2026-01-27T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good product. This is the

Good product. This is the 3rd one like this I have purchased.

charles s.

2026-01-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This is bye far the

This is bye far the best scope any serious hunter can buy. Power adjust for close or those long range shots. This scope draws light in for those last minute shooting opportunities. The firedot is amazing for getting on target in low light situations. This is an outstanding high quality and American made scope. Do yourself a favor and only hunt with the best. Buy Leupold products.

John M.

2026-01-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I just got the vx5

I just got the vx5 late this season and it was exceptionally easy to site in and preforms better than I had imagined. It came highly recommended from several friends that also use it. It's been great for deer and elk at medium to longer ranges in western Montana. Overall I found the scope very user friendly, fantastic optical quality and very light. I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a high quality precision addition to their gun.

Adam L.

2026-01-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works great, clear glass. Switching

Works great, clear glass. Switching all my vortex's to leupold.

Cole H.

2026-01-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fine quality

Fine quality

Lester J.

2026-01-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I love my new scope.

I love my new scope. I upgraded from a VX freedom 3x9x50 with a firedot and man it's a huge difference. Would highly recommend this scope.

Tomas T.

2026-01-07T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

love it

love it

jerry w.

2026-01-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for those high country

Perfect for those high country Rocky Mountain hunts and the hunt i did back in Oklahoma. Fits perfect on my Weatherby. I do not own another scope that comes even close to this one. Money well spent. I own 3 Leupold scopes and this one is my favorite.

Charles N.

2026-01-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

clear beautiful glass with classic

clear beautiful glass with classic look. always impressed with Leopold. VX-5HD doesn't disappoint.

James H.

2026-01-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I wanted a higher end

I wanted a higher end scope for a hunting rifle that wasn't so heavy. This is a 30 mm scope that allows for a great amount of light and clarity but with a reasonable weight. I am very pleased with this scope and my next purchase will be a Leopold!

Cary M.

2025-12-30T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Purchased this scope for my

Purchased this scope for my Christensen Arms . 300 WM. I'm floored by the sight picture and the quality of the piece overall. Highly recommend

Dwight S.

2025-12-28T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great glass and very simple.

Great glass and very simple. Perfect for hunting

Ryan T.

2025-12-27T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great eye relied. Clear objective.

Great eye relied. Clear objective. Excellent ootics!

Julio M.

2025-12-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

10th Leupold and 4th VX-5

10th Leupold and 4th VX-5 HD. Workhorse of a scope. Not too much, not too little, optics perfection!

Marc C.

2025-12-24T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best scope

My favorite scope ever

Jameson c.

2025-12-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Super clear optics & easy

Super clear optics & easy to zero. I have still not installed the battery to use the fire dot. Seems unnecessary. I do wish flip covers had been in stock when i purchased the scope.

Michael G.

2025-12-03T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Absolutely outstanding scope? my new

Absolutely outstanding scope? my new favorite. Glass is excellent and the weight is very reasonable. I love the firedot reticle. In my opinion this is the best scope value on the market.

Clayton M.

2025-11-29T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent scope works very well.

Excellent scope works very well. Easy to set cds and piwer

sandy g.

2025-11-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Wouldn't track right it's back

Wouldn't track right it's back to Leupold their looking at it.

Brian M.

2025-11-17T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

I lost my CDS dial

I lost my CDS dial twice, even after tightening down the screws on an elk hunt. This was pretty detrimental.

Rustin A.

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Leupold VX-5HD Specifications

  • Color

    Matte Black

  • Adjustable Parallax

    Side Focus

  • Adjustable Objective

    No

  • Elevation Adjustment Type

    CDS-ZL2

  • Locking Dial

    Yes

  • Revolution Indicator

    Yes

  • Rezero Type

    Set Screw

  • Windage Adjustment Type

    Pop-Up Rezero

  • Custom Dial Compatible

    Yes

  • BDC Dial Included

    No

  • Reticle Type

    Second Focal Plane

  • Reticle

    HTMR

  • Magnification Type

    Variable

  • Illuminated

    No

  • Nightvision Compatible Illumination

    No

  • Daylight Bright Illumination

    No

  • Motion Sensor Technology (MST)

    No

  • Electronic Reticle Level

    No

  • Adjustment Value Per Click

    Elevation: 0.1MIL
    Windage: 0.1MIL

  • Adjustment Range (MOA)

    Elevation: 75
    Windage: 75

  • Adjustment Range (MIL)

    Elevation: 22
    Windage: 22

  • Adjustment Range (@ 100m)

    Elevation: 85.83" (218cm)
    Windage: 85.83"(218cm)

  • Adjustment Per Revolution

    Elevation: 8 MIL
    Windage: 8 MIL

  • Elevation Dial Travel Limit

    15.2MIL

  • Magnification

    3-15x

  • Objective Lens Diameter

    44mm

  • Linear FOV (@100yds)

    Low Mag: 38.3' (1.43m)
    High Mag: 7.7' (2.86m)

  • Angular FOV

    Low Mag: 7.3 Degree
    High Mag: 1.5 Degree

  • Eye Relief

    Low Mag: 3.7" (93.98mm)
    High Mag: 3.8" (96.52mm)

  • Minimum Parallax-Free Distance (yd)

    50

  • Maintube Diameter

    1.18" (30mm)

  • Length

    13.5" (342.9mm)

  • Weight

    19.7 oz (558.48g)

  • UPC Code

    030317023867

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About Leupold VX-5HD

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Best in class by a long shot!!

By Axman

This is the latest addition to my Leupold family and man did they raise the bar. I have long favored the VX3 LR in 4.5x14x50 and own several in various reticle configurations. The features they loaded into this scope are top notch. The low light performance is second to none. CDS and zero lock are the icing on the cake. Born and raised in America. Buy American.

Leupold, why buy anything else?

By BTN

I've been buying Leupold for 25 years or so, used Leupold extensively in the Military over that time and can say that every product I have used has been Sailor, Marine, and Soldier proof and built to be precise before, during, and after rough use. The VX5HD is no exception. Crystal clear 30 mins before and after sun rise and set. Most importantly for me, this scope offers as much or more in quality and ability as higher priced competitors at a (at times significantly) lighter weight. Equally ...

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The VX-5HD 3-15x44mm is made for anything and everything. Its 3-15x magnification range lets you take full advantage of any situation. Turn the power down to 3x for thick timber hunting, crank it up to 15x for your trek across the open plains, or go anywhere in-between. This scope has the versatility to dominate them all.

The VX-5HD defines relentless versatility. Its wide magnification ranges give hunters and shooters the ability to adapt to any environment. Built around Leupold's Professional-Grade Optical System, it offers unmatched light transmission that's designed to outperform in the most challenging lighting conditions. Its industry leading glare reduction provides a clear image in harsh, direct light, while the resolution and clarity will meet the demands of any professional guide or shooter in the field. And when it's time to pull the trigger, you'll want the accuracy and additional elevation that the CDS ZeroLock 2 dial delivers.

As the lightest, most rugged 5:1 riflescope in its class, your VX-5HD will never slow you down. And like all Leupold riflescopes, it's designed, machined, and assembled in the USA and guaranteed for life.

Features

5:1 Zoom Ratio
A versatile 5:1 zoom ratio gives you 5 times more magnification at high power than at low power, so you can adjust your magnification to find the perfect balance between magnification and field of view for any situation. The larger the zoom ratio, the more versatile one scope can be.

Side Focus
The side focus adjusts the scope's parallax, making the reticle clearer and have less perceived movement when you're shooting at different distances.

Custom Dial System
Leupold's Custom Dial System (CDS) gives you the ability to customize your turret (adjustment dial) to your exact ballistics and environmental conditions. Once your new custom dial is installed, simply range the target, turn the dial to that number, and aim dead on.

CDS-ZL2 Elevation Dial
The CDS-ZL2 (ZeroLock 2) provides two revolutions of elevation adjustment while eliminating accidental dial movement with the push-button ZeroLock system. It also features Leupold's award-winning Custom Dial System (CDS), which allows shooters to order a laser-marked bullet-drop dial to match their exact ballistics and conditions.

Second Focal Plane
In Second Focal Plane (rear focal plane) scopes, the reticle stays the same size while the target grows and shrinks when you adjust the magnification. These reticles are ideal for lowlight hunting situations and in scopes that don't utilize hash marks for range estimation.

Zero Lock Dial
The ZeroLock system eliminates accidental dial movement by locking it in place.

Zero Stop
The ZeroStop system creates a backstop when returning the dial back to zero, so you don't accidently turn the dial a full revolution in the wrong direction.

Guard-Ion
Guard-ion is a hydrophobic lens coating that sheds dirt and water for a maintenance-free, clear, crisp image.

Waterproof, Fogproof, & Shockproof
Leupold pioneered modern waterproof and fogproof technology using advanced internal gasses and sealing methods that withstand extreme temperatures, elevation changes, and shocks, so the internals of the optics stay moisture free and crystal clear for life.

HTMR
• Expands on existing Mil Dot reticle design
• Uses hash marks instead of dots for increased ranging and holdover precision
• Provides aiming points for wind and bullet drop compensation

Subtension and Magnification
These measurements (subtension) are correct when the riflescope is set to the highest available magnification. The reticle's apparent size in the field of view may vary between models of riflescope.

Leupold VX-5HD Features

  • 5:1 Zoom Ratio
  • Professional-Grade Optical System
  • Side Focus Adjusts Scope's Parallax
  • Custom Dial System Compatible
  • CDS-ZL2 Elevation Dial
  • Second Focal Plane
  • Zero Lock Dial
  • Zero Stop System
  • Guard-Ion Hydrophobic Lens Coating
  • Waterproof, Fogproof, & Shockproof

Warranty Information

This product has a limited lifetime warranty.

Key Features

  • Experience superior image clarity with the Leupold VX-5HD riflescope's advanced optical system.
  • Enjoy versatile magnification range from 3-15x, perfect for both close and long-range shooting.
  • The durable, lightweight design of this Leupold riflescope ensures reliable performance in the field.
  • Make precise adjustments with the CDS-ZL2 custom dial system for accurate shots every time.
  • The HTMR reticle on the second focal plane provides a clear and uncluttered sight picture.
  • Enhance light transmission for brighter images, even in low-light conditions, with this scope.

What's in the box:

  • Leupold 3-15x44 VX-5HD Riflescope (Matte Black)
  • Leupold Lifetime Limited Warranty