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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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2025-07-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope!

Great scope!

Corey H.

2025-07-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope, great visual quality.

Great scope, great visual quality. Works as expected. Only wish scope caps, sized to the scope, were a convenient check out option upon purchase.

Stephen G.

2025-07-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect fit on my 8. 6

Perfect fit on my 8. 6 BLK.

John B.

2025-07-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope

Great scope

Steve S.

2025-07-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent glass. Only used at

Excellent glass. Only used at 200 yard rifle range so far. Based on many other Leupold products I own, I don't have any concerns about quality.

Christopher A.

2025-07-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Clear optic all the way

Clear optic all the way into the edge and usability of the wind-plex reticle is great without being to busy.

Jerod R.

2025-07-04T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome product! No issues at

Awesome product! No issues at all and a nice crisp clear image.

Paul C.

2025-07-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope. Easy to sight

Great scope. Easy to sight in and works awesome!

J K.

2025-06-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I have two of these

I have two of these scopes on my . 308 and 6. 5 Grendel AR platform hunting rifles. I have the duplex with fire dot reticle on both scopes. I shot two deer last year at 160 yards. I have older eyes with corrected vision. Both shots were right where I aimed. The glass is clear and the side focus and fire dot made both relatively easy shots. I am very pleased with this scope and I would highly recommend this scope for hunting.

Peter L.

2025-06-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Versatile, great clarity with red dot

I paired the VX-5HD 2-10X42 CDS-ZL2 Firedot with a 270. Perfect mag power for my hunting distances, but I've had fun shooting at steel silhouettes several times to 550 yds with solid fatal hits. On a recent hunt, I took a shot near sunset that would not have been possible without the Firedot. Optics clarity is amazing in all conditions. I'm looking for a scope to pair with a 360 Buckhammer for an upcoming IL trip, and it's hard to find an alternative to this all around scope. Perfect and practical.

BobS

2025-06-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This scope was purchased to

This scope was purchased to complete a light rifle build and it did NOT disappoint. Besides being light, the glass is spectacularly clear with no color degradation. Excellent in low light situations. The turret has nice tactical feel and the zero stop works perfectly. The crosshairs track very well.

Lucas M.

2025-06-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great glass, love the locking

Great glass, love the locking turret. Perfect optic for my style of western hunting

Patrick C.

2025-06-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Just getting out shooting after

Just getting out shooting after installing this New Leupold Scope. So far as expected Leupold Quality comes thru!!

MERRELL M.

2025-06-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope!

Great scope!

Erik M.

2025-06-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome scope! So excited for

Awesome scope! So excited for this come hunting season. The gold ring just make's the gun look amazing. I've owned 2 leupold scopes now and I'll never be going anywhere else.

Tyler G.

2025-06-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Zero issues mounting and the

Zero issues mounting and the same for holding zero. Clarity second to none. For my use side focus is a must and this scope has it with smooth operation. Also, I like the light gathering advantages of a 30mm tube. I am 75 years of age and Leupold scopes make up for age and bifocals. I could spend more but won't find better.

Ronald G.

2025-06-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope. Exactly what I

Great scope. Exactly what I was after.

Jeremiah H.

2025-06-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome scope. Great options &

Awesome scope. Great options & looks like it will last for decades. Easy to sight in.

William J.

2025-06-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope with excellent low

Great scope with excellent low light clarity

Steve W.

2025-05-31T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect! Light weight, just right

Perfect! Light weight, just right for my Backcountry rifle.

Flynt B.

2025-05-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great glass. All the features

Great glass. All the features I was looking for.

Jacob K.

2025-05-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very clear and easy to

Very clear and easy to use. Very happy with this scope.

KIRK B.

2025-05-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Super crisp scope Easy adjustments

Super crisp scope Easy adjustments Worth every penny

Anthony V.

2025-05-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing!!!! Just got to find

Amazing!!!! Just got to find the right rounds and I'll be ordering a custom dial for it.

Devon B.

2025-05-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid light weight hunting scope.

Solid light weight hunting scope. Super clear, clearer than my Vortex Razor LHT and perfect repeatability. I've only had it out to 400 yards in the PNW low level light region of the States, but I'm very confident that I will have no problems out to 800yd in this low level light environment. My only issue is that I am unable to use Talley light weight style rings on a long or medium action to get the correct eye relief.

Douglas N.

2025-05-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Unreal glass quality. Very well

Unreal glass quality. Very well made. A lot lighter than i would have thought, too.

Maxwell I.

2025-05-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Beautiful scope! I had a

Beautiful scope! I had a little trouble getting the crosshairs to align using bubble levels but I got it figured out using a plumb bob instead of the level on the turret. Have not taken it to the range as of yet but soon. Mounted on a Tikka T3X 300 Win Mag.

Troy D.

2025-05-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent optic. Crystal clear, easy

Excellent optic. Crystal clear, easy to use. Can't wait to figure out what grain bullet my rifle likes the best so I can order the custom dial.

Pasqualino I.

2025-05-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope! Tracks well and

Great scope! Tracks well and I love the simple red dot in the middle for taking shots in low light conditions. Super impressed with the quality

Jacob G.

2025-05-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope! Worth the money!

Great scope! Worth the money!

John A.

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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