Leupold 4-20x52 VX-5HD Riflescope, Matte Black with Illuminated Second Focal Plane FireDot Duplex Reticle, ZL2 Custom Dial System, 34mm Tube

SKU: LD178166 MFR: 178166
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Key Features

  • Experience superior clarity with the Leupold VX-5HD riflescope's professional-grade optical system.
  • The illuminated FireDot Duplex reticle on this rifle scope ensures rapid target acquisition in any light.
  • Customize your ballistic trajectory with the CDS-ZL2 elevation dial on this Leupold rifle scope.
  • Enjoy precise 1/4 MOA adjustments for elevation & windage on your VX-5HD for accurate shooting.
  • The 4-20x52 magnification range is ideal for both close-quarters and long-range shooting scenarios.
  • Built for durability, this Leupold scope features a robust 34mm tube and matte black finish.
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What environments is the 4-20x52 VX-5HD Riflescope suitable for?

The 4-20x52 VX-5HD Riflescope is designed to be versatile and adaptable, making it suitable for a wide range of environments, from densely wooded areas to open spaces where long-range precision is required.

How does the Custom Dial System (CDS) enhance my shooting experience?

Leupold's Custom Dial System allows you to customize the turret to match your specific ballistics and environmental conditions, enabling you to range your target, adjust the dial for distance, and shoot with precise accuracy.

What is the purpose of the Motion Sensor Technology (MST) in the riflescope?

Motion Sensor Technology automatically deactivates the illuminated reticle after five minutes of inactivity to conserve battery life, and reactivates it instantly when movement is detected, ensuring that the reticle is ready whenever you need it.

Can the 4-20x52 VX-5HD Riflescope withstand harsh weather conditions?

Yes, the riflescope is built to be waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof, allowing it to perform reliably in extreme weather conditions, elevation changes, and during exposure to shocks and impacts.

Is the illuminated reticle on the 4-20x52 VX-5HD Riflescope adjustable for different lighting conditions?

The FireDot Duplex Illuminated Reticle features multiple brightness settings, allowing you to adjust the illumination to suit changing light conditions and ensure optimal visibility and target acquisition.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2025-11-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Tough scope!

Not only is this scope crystal clear,but its tough. 2 weeks ago I was in the backcountry hunting and took a bad fall,dislocating a shoulder. The gun was basically thrown down to the ground. Got some permanent dings in it. Later the next day we went to shoot it and I thought there was no way this scope is still zeroed. Believe it or not,still perfect zero after a hit bad enough to ding it up. Sold on leupold scopes :)

Backcountry t.

2025-11-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Bought this scope for my

Bought this scope for my . 375 H&H. So far I am very impressed. Crystal clear glass, excellent light transmission and 2-10 is perfect for the type of hunting I do in Alaska. 10/10

Nakeeya B.

2025-10-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Extremely Clear glass, great adjustments,

Extremely Clear glass, great adjustments, definitely worth the cost.

Marcus S.

2025-10-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Everything I thought it would

Everything I thought it would be and more.

Stuart W.

2025-10-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great glass one of the

great glass one of the clearest scopes I have looked through. great in the early morning. My gun took a tumble and the scope is still on and works.

Lynn w.

2025-10-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Extremely happy! Very high quality

Extremely happy! Very high quality optic.

Michael D.

2025-10-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Quality

Outstanding Performance

RE

2025-10-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Scope for my FN15.

Great Scope for my FN15.

Luke S.

2025-10-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Just incredible clarity, and I

Just incredible clarity, and I love the MRAD reticle. Finest optic I have owned!

Benjamin C.

2025-10-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent as always!!

Excellent as always!!

Jeffery A.

2025-10-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This is the best scope

This is the best scope I have ever owned. Rugged and crystal clear, it held up great in the back country hunting off of horses through rain, snow, and mud. I also recommend the alumina scope covers as a pair to this. It won't be my last one.

William C.

2025-10-12T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

I'll start by saying that

I'll start by saying that I am a fan of Leupold optics and I've been using and recommending them since I bought my first one circa 2004. They are usually the lightest optics in their class. I place a premium on light weight and durability when selecting an optic and Leupold has never disappointed me. Glass quality is another big reason I recommend Leupold. Their entry level scopes outperform other brands that cost 2-3 times more. In regards to this VX-5HD 3-15X44, for me it was a splurge. Sadly, I'm a bit disappointed. My VX-3HD 2. 5-8 has a better throw lever because this scope doesn't have a throw lever and I paid more than twice as much. The windage adjustment is very mushy which is crazy because all my other scopes from Leupold even the entry level VX-Freedom line have better feedback when dialing for windage. I'm not a snob in this regard and I know that I'm not the type to dial but I literally was having a trial and error process when zeroing. I could not feel the clicks and know how much adjustment I was making, it cost me time and ammo. Another dissatisfaction is the cheap plastic and elastic lens covers. The VX-3HD line has better "bikini type" lens protection. But at this price point they really should include folding lens caps. Furthermore, when I tried to source the factory lens caps I was shocked at the price, but I figured I would splurge again. It was very difficult to figure out which specific lens caps to order so I asked Leupold via e-mail and didn't get a reply for days. I ended up ordering Butler creek caps through amazon and had them delivered before Leupold even responded to my email. To close on a positive, I do like the image quality and the CDS dial. I went with the original and not the cost prohibitive gen 2. I also like the auto-shutoff of the illumination as a way to keep the dot on and ready when you pickup the rifle but it hibernates to save battery. I'd prefer a dial over a button although it is nice and trim in this configuration. To me Leupold has amazing entry level scopes, they are so good that they even make their own higher end scopes seem ill advised. The VX-3HD is the best balance of features and price point in my opinion and would be perfect if they offered a wider range of magnification ranges. I'd love to see their product line separated by glass quality instead of by magnification multipliers. A 2-10x40mm "VX-3HD" glass quality with CDS and illumination at the VX-3HD price point would be a dream. Same for a 1-6 with the same quality level and illumination. I wonder how many Leupold fans share my frustration?

Robert R.

2025-10-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great optic, own several, when

Great optic, own several, when I need new glass I don't even think of anything else. Easy to zero, easy to adjust.

Scott H.

2025-10-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Absolutely Smashing! Bore sighted by

Absolutely Smashing! Bore sighted by eye through barrel. 4 shots at 100yd range, zeroing to 3"high (285yd zero). Moved to Long-Range crushed painted iron to 880yd. Under a half box of off the shelf ammunition. Still breaking in the barrel, selected a respectable pronghorn @460yards. Couldn't have placed a better shot. Vx-5 hd is just as reliable as my Vx-6. No regrets. Leupold Backcountry ringset (low) was excellent to stabilize new leupold optic to pic rail.

Steve L.

2025-10-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great optic, superior quality glass.

Great optic, superior quality glass.

Jon R.

2025-10-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Just what I was looking

Just what I was looking for. Wanted a target dot and the illuminated dot does the trick. Little larger and heavier than I was expecting . Sighted in 3 shots and ready to go hunting. Needs to come with the flip up lens covers as 52mm covers are not easy to find. Only pev was after taking a few month to decide and receive this one out comes the Gen 2 two weeks later.

glen c.

2025-09-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

It's clear and fits great

It's clear and fits great on the gun I mounted it on!

Shaun F.

2025-09-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent scope! I put this

Excellent scope! I put this on a Browning x-bolt 2, SPR, cal. 6. 8 Western. Sighting this scope in was very easy. First use was on a moose in Newfoundland, at 230yds the moose was easy to find and was spot on. One shot put the moose down.

Richard S.

2025-09-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Quality, design, performance and warranty

Quality, design, performance and warranty is the best in the industry. The glass is crystal clear and the scope performs extremely well in low light. The Custom Dial System is a huge bonus and it's simple, fast and accurate.

William S.

2025-09-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Top quality optic!

Top quality optic!

James H.

2025-09-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope with easy set

Great scope with easy set up. Tack driver once its mounted and sighted in.

Ethan B.

2025-09-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I bought this b/c I

I bought this b/c I thought it would be great for the inexperienced shooters in my family. Not sure if they like it or not, but it's my new personal favorite!

Wray W.

2025-09-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very nice. I'd like to

Very nice. I'd like to see some more affordable FFP options with long range shooting in mind.

mathew c.

2025-09-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope for the money!

Great scope for the money!

Shane M.

2025-09-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This is by far the

This is by far the best scope I've had. I will be buying another one for my other rifle.

Jennifer B.

2025-09-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great eye relief and clarity

Great eye relief and clarity

Joshua H.

2025-09-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

One of the best scopes

One of the best scopes I have been around

Meade D.

2025-09-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This is the 3rd VX5HD

This is the 3rd VX5HD that I have purchased. In my opinion this is the best overall scope made. It covers everything a hunter could need. As always Leupold quality is second to none.

Christopher G.

2025-09-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope

Great scope

Rich M.

2025-09-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Absolutely love this scope! I

Absolutely love this scope! I put it on a Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed chambered in a 6. 5 PRC. I am using a rangefinder bino with Applied Ballistics so I haven't had the need to get a custom dial yet and the pair are performing phenomenally! I will most likely get a couple dials made once my barrel is broke in but for now I'm confident in my current setup.

Tom M.

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Leupold VX-5HD Specifications

  • Color

    Matte Black

  • Adjustable Parallax

    Side Focus

  • Adjustable Objective

    No

  • Reticle Focal Plane

    Second Focal Plane

  • Elevation Adjustment Type

    CDS-ZL2

  • Locking Dial

    Yes

  • Revolution Indicator

    Yes

  • Rezero Type

    Set Screw

  • Windage Adjustment Type

    Pop-Up Rezero

  • BDC Dial Included

    No

  • Reticle Type

    Illuminated

  • Reticle

    Illum. FireDot Duplex

  • Light Management System

    Professional-Grade Optical System

  • Magnification Type

    Variable

  • Switch Type

    Push Button

  • Nightvision Compatible Illumination

    No

  • Daylight Bright Illumination

    Yes

  • Electronic Reticle Level

    No

  • Guard-Ion Lens Coating

    No

  • Adjustment Value Per Click

    Elevation: 1/4MOA
    Windage: 1/4MOA

  • 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: 20 MOA
    Windage: 15 MOA

  • Elevation Dial Travel Limit

    38MOA

  • Magnification Max

    4-20x

  • Objective Lens Diameter

    52mm

  • Linear FOV (@100yds)

    Low Mag: 28.4' (8.66m)
    High Mag: 7.7' (2.35m)

  • Angular FOV

    Low Mag: 5.4 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

  • Battery Life

    Low Intensity: 1600 hr
    Medium Intensity: 1000
    High Intensity: 300

  • Number of Illum Settings

    8

  • Maintube Diameter

    1.34" (34mm)

  • Battery Info

    Required, included

  • Battery Material

    Lithium

  • Battery Type

    CR2032

  • Battery Quantity

    1

  • Length

    14.7" (373.38mm)

  • Weight

    23.5 oz (666.21g)

  • UPC Code

    030317024024

About Leupold VX-5HD

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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.

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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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Enhance your shooting precision with the 4-20x52 VX-5HD Riflescope, a versatile and high-performing optical tool designed for both hunters and professional shooters. This matte black riflescope, equipped with an Illuminated Second Focal Plane FireDot Duplex Reticle, offers a wide magnification range, allowing you to adapt seamlessly to any environment, whether it's densely wooded areas or extreme distances.

Constructed around Leupold's Professional-Grade Optical System, this riflescope delivers unmatched light transmission, designed to excel even in the most challenging lighting conditions. Its industry-leading glare reduction ensures a clear image in harsh, direct light, while its resolution and clarity meet the high demands of professional guides and shooters in the field.

The VX-5HD is the lightest, most rugged 5:1 riflescope in its class, ensuring it won't slow you down during your outdoor adventures. It features a 5:1 Zoom Ratio, providing five times more magnification at high power than at low power, allowing you to find the perfect balance between magnification and field of view for any situation.

The side focus feature adjusts the scope's parallax, enhancing the clarity of the reticle and reducing perceived movement when shooting at different distances. The ZeroStop system and Zero Lock Dial prevent accidental dial movement, ensuring precision and accuracy.

The riflescope also includes Leupold's Custom Dial System (CDS), which allows you to customize your turret to your exact ballistics and environmental conditions. The Motion Sensor Technology (MST) extends battery life by deactivating illuminated reticles after five minutes of inactivity and reactivating instantly upon detecting movement.

The CDS-ZL2 Elevation Dial provides two revolutions of elevation adjustment while preventing accidental dial movement with the push-button ZeroLock system. The FireDot Duplex Illumination brings new technology to a classic design, with multiple brightness settings for changing conditions and quick target acquisition.

Designed, machined, and assembled in the USA, this riflescope is waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof, ensuring durability and reliability in various conditions. With the 4-20x52 VX-5HD Riflescope, you're investing in relentless versatility and professional-grade performance.

Leupold VX-5HD Features

  • 5:1 Zoom Ratio
  • Side Focus Adjusts Scope's Parallax
  • Zero Stop System
  • Zero Lock Dial
  • Custom Dial System Compatible
  • Illuminated Reticle
  • Motion Sensor Technology (MST)
  • CDS-ZL2 Elevation Dial
  • Zero Lock Windage Adjustment
  • Waterproof, Fogproof, & Shockproof

Warranty Information

This product has a limited lifetime warranty.

Key Features

  • Experience superior clarity with the Leupold VX-5HD riflescope's professional-grade optical system.
  • The illuminated FireDot Duplex reticle on this rifle scope ensures rapid target acquisition in any light.
  • Customize your ballistic trajectory with the CDS-ZL2 elevation dial on this Leupold rifle scope.
  • Enjoy precise 1/4 MOA adjustments for elevation & windage on your VX-5HD for accurate shooting.
  • The 4-20x52 magnification range is ideal for both close-quarters and long-range shooting scenarios.
  • Built for durability, this Leupold scope features a robust 34mm tube and matte black finish.

What's in the box:

  • Leupold 4-20x52 VX-5HD Riflescope (Matte Black)
  • CR2032 Lithium Battery
  • Leupold Lifetime Limited Warranty