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The VX-3HD 4.5-14x40mm Riflescope has a versatile magnification range of 4.5-14x, making it perfect for both close-range and long-distance viewing.
The Custom Dial System (CDS) allows you to customize your turret to your exact ballistics and environmental conditions. Once the custom dial is installed, you simply range the target, turn the dial to that number, and aim dead on.
The ZeroLock system is designed to prevent accidental dial movement by locking the dial in place. This ensures that your settings remain consistent, providing accurate and reliable results.
Yes, the VX-3HD 4.5-14x40mm Riflescope is built with a lightweight yet sturdy aluminum housing. It also features scratch-resistant lenses that meet extreme military standards for added lens protection.
The Wind-Plex reticle expands on the Duplex reticle, aiding in compensating for crosswinds. It features 1 MOA hash mark increments that extend to 10 MOA on each side, which can be used with any caliber round.
Review Summary
2025-11-27T19:00:00
Excellent as usual.
Christian S.

2025-11-26T19:00:00
Excellent scope
John C.

2025-11-26T19:00:00
Very clear glass, easy to sight in. Only complaint wish the red dot was brighter. On the brightest setting on a sunny day the red dot is dim
Nicholas L.

2025-11-24T19:00:00
The riflescope is of good quality, as expected. I am happy with this purchase.
Michael D.

2025-11-22T19:00:00
This is an amazing optic. I got it for hunting deer and have had a blast using it. My grandad has Parkinson's and fading eyesight and he had no problem shooting a 2in group at 100yards. None of thought that was possible for him, but the red dot in the middle coupled with the extra large objective lens made it easier for his eyes to pick up his target (1" black dot) and crush it. Looking forward to dropping some predators this winter with it! Great optic.
stephen f.

2025-11-22T19:00:00
In the USMC, accuracy was alot about the "hold" when zeroing in. We aimed at six o'clock so as to. not lose our sights in the black of the black target. . . the same issue can be a problem with black cross hairs. . . adding the tiny red dot pinpoints ones hold to dead center. Add the bdc feature and with a 100yd zero one has unmatched accuracy up to 500yds with the simple turn of the turret. . . Great product at a reasonable price. Thank you Leupold for helping we veterans.
Ensley C.

2025-11-22T19:00:00
Finally got this scope mounted on my . 308. As a former Police Firearms instructor I'm very much impressed with the quality and clarity of this scope. Today at the range, I was able to get approximately 1/2 inch groups with 150 gr. factory ammo from the bench at 100 yards. What really impressed me was when I popped in the CDS dial and moved over to the 200 yard range. Honestly, I was very skeptical of it's ability to put you right on target by simply popping in this dial. The person next to me was no way will that work. It took me all of 30 seconds to install the CDS dial and I asked the shooter next to me for assistance with watching my shot. I took my first shot at a 6 inch steel plate which hit dead center and then 4 follow up shots all hitting dead center. The shooter who assisted me was astounded by the dials accuracy. I only wish that our range had a 300 yard area. Leupold has really stepped it up with a great lineup of quality scopes. Leupold is the only scope that our agency will use and it's the largest agency in the world. They also replaced my Vari-X 2 scope from the 70's no questions asked and also included a CDS dial. Before you consider going to a different brand scope take a look at their new lineup of scopes you won't be disappointed. ????
Joseph G.

2025-11-19T19:00:00
Dropped a whitetail at 500+ yards! Beautiful scope!
David G.

2025-11-19T19:00:00
Crystal clear glass
James N.

2025-11-18T19:00:00
Great scope for Winchester 1885. Will not use CDS feature. Too old school! Leupold ??
George C.

2025-11-16T19:00:00
Leupold is absolutely all around the best equipment I have used. I have owned several different Leupold scopes, binoculars, and rangefinders and even the less expensive ones have not failed me
Adam T.

2025-11-16T19:00:00
This scope is great. I love it, just like all of my leupold products.
Daniel L.

2025-11-15T19:00:00
This scope is perfect. It's clear, love the reticle. Thinking about buying another one just like it.
Alan J.

2025-11-14T19:00:00
Exactly what I wanted for hunting in southwest Washington. It's lightweight, crystal clear, and the magnification range is good for hunting in tight forests but also has the ability to reach across the clearcuts.
Matthew P.

2025-11-13T19:00:00
I love a low powered scope . I hunt in the north woods of northern Wisconsin where an 80 yard shot is a long one . A lot of shots are 50 to 60 yards . Lower power means no over magnification of small branches . It also makes it very easy to find the deer in the scope quickly . It is replacing a 50 year old 1. 75 x 5 scope or a different manufacturer . And clarity now days is superior to my 50 year old scope . It's going on a 1962 Winchester model 100 .
Rick W.

2025-11-11T19:00:00
One of the best scope I have.
James B.

2025-11-10T19:00:00
There is no better equipment than Leopold. I have been purchasing products for over 50 years and used the product for law-enforcement for 25 years.
Richard A.

2025-11-09T19:00:00
Phenomenal rifle scope! Shot a Montana mule deer at 400 yards and this scope made it easy!
Patrick J.

2025-11-09T19:00:00
For the price it's one of best on the market great customer service websites is easy to navigate great product
Justin F.

2025-11-06T19:00:00
Best scope in the game
Anthony C.

2025-11-06T19:00:00
VX-3HD 4. 5-14x50 CDS-ZL Illum. FireDot Twilight Hunter. Work awesome, great scope for day and night in low light conditions
Tanh N.

2025-11-04T19:00:00
Put this on my wifes Ruger SFAR and she loves it. The clarity and usability for her is perfect!
Randy O.

2025-11-03T19:00:00
The paint on back of tubes runs off very easy I had it laying with barrel end facing floor boar of Polaris general and riding around in pasture rubbed off all paint on rear side of tube showing a copper color underneath
Andrew B.

2025-11-01T20:00:00
Very good scope.
Bruce F.

2025-11-01T20:00:00
Very nice, clear optic for the price!
Ernie W.

2025-10-30T20:00:00
As a hunter who spends most of my time in the Midwest woods and farm fringes, this VX-3HD 3. 5-10x40 is absolutely perfect. The 10x top end is plenty for any shot I'm ethically taking, and the low-light performance is what really makes this scope shine. That HD clarity gives me crucial extra minutes at dusk and dawn, and the edge-to-edge sharpness is incredible. It's also super light, which is a blessing when you're packing gear. The CDS dial is the feature that sold me, though. Once you get that custom turret sighted in for your load, there's no more guessing on holdover. It's a simple, fast dial-and-shoot system that gives me total confidence whether the shot is 50 yards or 300. It's rugged, reliable, and simply the best scope I've ever mounted. Highly recommend.
Randy

2025-10-28T20:00:00
Incredible value and feature-packed! I love these VX-3HD optics, from the 30mm main tube to the CDS turret, fast focus eyepiece, and the firedot reticle for those shots at first and last light.
Vic Z.

2025-10-26T20:00:00
Fine scope
Boyce Y.

2025-10-26T20:00:00
This scope checks so many boxes! It was easy to mount and boresight, great low light clarity and daedly accurate. I would HIGHLY recommend this as a low-mid priced optic.
Kevin W.

2025-10-26T20:00:00
Currently mounted on a Tikka 7 Rem. Mag. Was easy to zero and has worked flawlessly thus far this season in both good and bad weather.
Shannon W.

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Burnt Bronze
No
No
Second Focal Plane
CDS-ZL
Yes
No
Set Screw
Finger Click
Yes
No
Second Focal Plane
Wind-Plex
Elite Optical System
Variable
No
No
No
No
No
Elevation: 1/4
Windage: 1/4
Elevation: 70
Windage: 70
Elevation: 20.4
Windage: 20.4
Elevation: 80.15" (203.6cm)
Windage: 80.15" (203.6cm)
Elevation: 15
Windage: 15
14.5MOA
4.5-14x
Low Mag: 19.9' (6.06m)
High Mag: 7.4' (2.25m)
Low Mag: 3.8 Degree
High Mag: 1.4 Degree
Low Mag: 4.4" (111.76mm)
High Mag: 3.6" (91.44mm)
150 Yards
1" (25.4mm)
40mm
12.67" (321.81mm)
13.3 oz (377.04g)
030317028435
VX-3HD 1-5-5 Twilight (30mm) - Perfect Short Range Hunting Scope
By Chris G.
I waited patiently for these to become available and grabbed one as soon as they were in stock. This scope replaced a Steiner PX4i 1-4 on my 450 Bushmaster deer rifle and it checks all the boxes. The Steiner was an awesome scope, but this one is clearer, brighter, lighter, and just as rugged - without a cluttered/busy reticle. I love the duplex width and the Firedot is just what I need for those last minute shots. The distances I shoot don?t require dialing the elevation turret, but the ZL w...
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Leupold VX3 HD 4.5-14 Side Focus Riflescope
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 the perfect balance of performance and clarity with the VX-3HD 4.5-14x40mm Riflescope in Burnt Bronze. This high-definition riflescope, renowned for its legendary performance, offers elite optical clarity in a robust yet lightweight package. Its versatile magnification range makes it an ideal choice for both timber and western mountain hunting.
Experience superior performance in low light conditions with the VX-3HD. Thanks to Leupold's Elite Optical System, this riflescope ensures optimal dawn-to-dusk light transmission, providing a bright, clear image when you need it most. Benefit from elite-level glare reduction in harsh light and the resolution and clarity demanded by dedicated hunters and shooters.
The VX-3HD is equipped with match-grade repeatability and user-friendly, ergonomic controls that are easy to read and operate, even when wearing gloves. This riflescope stands out as the best lightweight, low-light hunting scope in its class.
With its low-profile, one-revolution CDS ZeroLock dial, you can trust that your dial will only move when you intend it to. Simply push the button to unlock it, adjust the dial, and then rotate it back to zero to lock it in place. It's as straightforward as that.
The VX-3HD is designed to help you succeed in your hunting endeavors. Like all Leupold riflescopes, it's designed, machined, and assembled in the USA and guaranteed for life.
This riflescope features a 3:1 Zoom Ratio, a common feature in many scope models. This ratio offers three times more magnification at high power than at low power, allowing you to adjust your power for close encounters or long-range shots.
The Custom Dial System (CDS) from Leupold 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 dead on.
The ZeroLock system prevents accidental dial movement by locking it in place. High-definition, calcium-fluoride lenses ensure incredible clarity at all magnification levels. The riflescope also comes with an illuminated reticle, aiding faster target acquisition in low-light situations.
The lightweight aluminum housing offers excellent durability and ruggedness without adding unnecessary weight. A traditional eyepiece lock ring allows you to lock in a focus setting that is best for your eye. The reversible throw lever easily clamps onto specific power-selector rings, making it ideal for quick magnification changes.
The lenses are scratch-resistant, with hardened surface coatings added to meet extreme military standards for added lens protection. The riflescope is waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof, thanks to Leupold's pioneering technology using advanced internal gasses and sealing methods.
The Wind-Plex reticle expands on the Duplex reticle, aiding in compensating for crosswinds. With 1 MOA approximately equal to 1 inch at 100 yards, hash marks are in 1 MOA increments and extend to 10 MOA on each side. This reticle can be used with any caliber round and is best utilized with our CDS (Custom Dial System). The reticle is located on the rear (second) focal plane.