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2025-10-11T20:00:00
Good glass. Good eye box. Like the zero stop. Good turret clicks. Reticle lines are too thick. Please revisit all your reticles. Picking a scope in the VX3 line is tough because they are all a compromising decision for which reticle is the least worst.
Ryan B.
2025-10-10T20:00:00
I bought the VX-3HD to put on my Smith-Corona Springfield 1903A#, which seemed extremely accurate for a 1903A33, and I was not disappointed. Accuracy went from really good to phenomenal! I had a custom CDS dial made for it, and shooting at 100, yards, then an immediate change to 200, immediate change to 300, and then an immediate change to 425 yards became ridiculously easy. V/r, WA Rogers LTC, JAGC, AUS (ret. )
William R.
2025-10-10T20:00:00
Esperei 3 anos para conseguir importar para o Brasil um rifle Ruger American e uma leupold vx3 Firedot, comecei a importação em 2022 e só em setembro deste ano de 2025, consegui toda documentação para poder buscar meu rifle e essa semana tive a má sorte de na hora de instalar a leupold vx3 firedot número de série 148649AL ela cair e quebrar o bocal de saída. Agora vou juntar dinheiro novamente e espero pode comprar outra daqui uns anos, pois aqui no Brasil sabemos a qualidade e perfeição de uma leupold!!!!
José n.
2025-10-10T20:00:00
Clarity and accuracy are the best!
Richard B.
2025-10-06T20:00:00
Everything I wanted out of this scope. Look forward to using it this fall.
Jesse K.
2025-10-05T20:00:00
I mounted one of the VX-3HD 6. 5-20x40 on a CZ 457 Royal 22 lr and the other on a CZ 457 Varmint 17 HMR. I have not finished setting up the 17HMR. These are both what I was looking for. I have several other Leupolds. I have tried others but always come back to Leupold.
Donald P.
2025-09-30T20:00:00
I have many of these scopes on my distance rifles. In my opinion it is the best scope on the market at a affordable price point. Leupold quality and American made.
Joe B.
2025-09-30T20:00:00
Really good scope would recommend it to anyone, used it on a 300wm and 30-06.
Andy G.
2025-09-28T20:00:00
Great scope. No issues. Wish I had opted for the 14 power version. That's my fault?not the manufacturer's though!
David L.
2025-09-28T20:00:00
Nice scope, and I really appreciate the CDS system!
Roy D.
2025-09-24T20:00:00
Excellent scope. The scope is clear and had precise adjustments. I think it's perfect for reasonable hunting distances.
Russell I.
2025-09-23T20:00:00
Super clear and easy to use
Ryan C.
2025-09-22T20:00:00
crystal clear, awesome size and weight and the firedot is a game changer.
Frank M.
2025-09-20T20:00:00
Great glass ? perfect for my hunting needs. Thank you leupold
jae s.
2025-09-16T20:00:00
Nice and light little scope. Sighted it in on my . 308 with no problems, tracked very well.
Ben L.
2025-09-14T20:00:00
It's a great scope and very pleased with the scope. I received the cds dial a few days ago and will try it out in a few days.
Henry P.
2025-09-11T20:00:00
Very nice glass! Very clear and easy to use.
Troy B.
2025-09-09T20:00:00
The best hunting scope. FireDot works perfectly in low light. Clear glass with no fogging. Wouldn't buy anything else!
Joe O.
2025-09-08T20:00:00
Love the leupold scope they have worked well for me over the years that why i keep coming back
Jesse T.
2025-09-08T20:00:00
Absolute garbage. Had to return my first one to Bass Pro because the windage did not move. My replacement (both brand new and sealed) was so far off that it could not be zeroed by a very talented professional gunsmith. Also, the windage adjustments are VERY limited. Quality is 2/10, however they do look and feel quite nice and the glass is super clear. Avoid at all costs!!! Hopefully the higher end Leupold's do not have this extremely poor quality.
Alex
2025-09-01T20:00:00
Highly recommend this scope. Great glass.
David
2025-08-30T20:00:00
Love it.
Justin D.
2025-08-29T20:00:00
The rifle is not finished yet. However, the only problem I have ever had with Leupold is from the customs shop. I used to work with a guy here in NC who now works in the custom shop. He sent a really F's up scope. I still need to get that fixed but how can I be sure he won't get it and screw with it some more. Otherwise, Leupold optics are amazing.
wesley g.
2025-08-28T20:00:00
I upgraded from a VX-3 3. 5-10x40 on a 2 piece base to the VX-3HD 4. 5-14x40 on a one piece Backcountry Cross-Slot base using existing rings, for the CDS dial system specifically. I didn't really expect any huge difference upgrading from an older VX-3 model to its successor a few models ahead. I was pleasantly surprised at the differences! Holding them side by side the glass is clearer in the daylight and much clearer in low light on the VX-3HD than its predecessor. The magnification adjustment is much smoother, the throw lever is a nice addition, and not to mention the extra magnification is great! The positive elevation adjustment is lightyears better than the older VX-3! I expect the CDS dial system will be the piece of the puzzle that brings everything together! I just received my custom CDS dial and will be at the range this weekend getting all dialed in for the 2025 season! And as always the quality, fit, and finish is 100% Leupold.
AllTac
2025-08-24T20:00:00
Clear, reliable, great eye relief, excellent warranty. Made in the United States of America. ???? I have been using Leupold scopes for 40 years.
Antonio M.
2025-08-24T20:00:00
Glass is clear gathers light exceptionally well and fairly distortion free. The turret adjustments are crisp and easy to feel. The fire dot could be a little brighter.
Robert T.
2025-08-23T20:00:00
Awesome workmanship
Glen B.
2025-08-15T20:00:00
Good glass
Nathan G.
2025-08-12T20:00:00
The optic does not have enough up and down movement of the reticle. Unhappy with the product.
Camden G.
2025-08-05T20:00:00
Love it!
Michael W.
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Elevation: 1/4MOA
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Elevation: 16
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Elevation: 63" (160cm)
Windage: 63" (160cm)
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Low Mag: 29' (8.8m)
High Mag: 11' (3.3m)
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High Mag: 2.1 Degree
Low Mag: 4.4" (112mm)
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By Randy H.
Great glass with side adjustment providing shooter with exceptional clarity. Power adjustment is smooth and gives enough range for hunting wood lots in the East to the wide open expanses of the West. CDS dial allows easy ranging of distance without holdover. Leupold optics have always served me very well in my hunting and shooting endeavors.
Find unparalleled clarity and performance with the VX-3HD 3.5-10x40mm Riflescope, a matte black, lightweight powerhouse designed for precision and durability. This versatile riflescope offers a range of magnification to suit any scenario, from close encounters to long-range shots, thanks to its 3:1 zoom ratio.
Experience superior low-light performance with Leupold's Elite Optical System, engineered to deliver exceptional dawn-to-dusk light transmission. This system ensures a bright, clear image when it matters most, offering elite-level glare reduction in harsh light and the resolution and clarity that dedicated hunters and shooters require.
The VX-3HD Riflescope also features match-grade repeatability and ergonomic controls that are easy to read and use, even with gloves on. Its low-profile, one-revolution CDS ZeroLock dial ensures your settings remain secure, only moving when you want them to. Simply push the button to unlock, adjust, and then rotate back to zero to lock it in place.
The Custom Dial System (CDS) allows you to customize your turret 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 with precision.
High-definition, calcium-fluoride lenses ensure incredible clarity at all magnification levels, while hardened surface coatings meet extreme military standards for scratch resistance and added lens protection.
The riflescope also features a reversible throw lever for quick magnification changes, a lockable eyepiece for a focus setting that suits your eye, and a Duplex reticle for quick target acquisition.
Designed, machined, and assembled in the USA, the VX-3HD 3.5-10x40mm Riflescope is waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof, thanks to Leupold's pioneering technology. This ensures the internals of the optics stay moisture-free and crystal clear for life, making it the ideal companion for your hunting or shooting adventures.