Leupold 4.5-14x40 VX-3HD Riflescope, Burnt Bronze with Second Focal Plane Wind-Plex Reticle, ZL Custom Dial System, 1" Tube

SKU: LD180621 MFR: 180621
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Key Features

  • Experience superior clarity with the Leupold VX-3HD riflescope's elite optical system.
  • The Wind-Plex reticle on this Leupold scope aids in precise windage adjustments for accuracy.
  • Enjoy a versatile 4.5-14x magnification range for various shooting distances with this scope.
  • Customize your ballistic settings with the CDS-ZL elevation dial system on this Leupold scope.
  • The durable, burnt bronze finish of this riflescope ensures long-lasting performance in the field.
  • Benefit from repeatable accuracy with 1/4 MOA adjustments on this Leupold riflescope.
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What is the magnification range of the VX-3HD 4.5-14x40mm Riflescope?

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.

What is the Custom Dial System (CDS) in this riflescope?

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.

What is the purpose of the ZeroLock system?

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.

Is the VX-3HD 4.5-14x40mm Riflescope durable?

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.

What is the Wind-Plex reticle in the VX-3HD 4.5-14x40mm Riflescope?

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.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2025-12-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent scope.

Excellent scope.

John A.

2025-12-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Its on my 25. 06 and

Its on my 25. 06 and the CDS makes it one of the best scopes I ever had on a 25. 06. Love it, plan on buying more.

Thomas W.

2025-12-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I absolutely love my new

I absolutely love my new Leupold scope, I installed it on my new Henry Supreme in 300 Blackout. I think it's a perfect combination for everything from plinking, to varmints, and deer. The scope and rifle very much compliment each other.

David H.

2025-12-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent optic, very clear and

Excellent optic, very clear and easily adjusted. Waiting to work up a load to order the cds dial.

Joseph T.

2025-12-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

It's the perfect size and

It's the perfect size and class for my new 45-70 brush gun going to Alaska with me.

Chip M.

2025-12-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This scope is spit on.

This scope is spit on. The clarity even in low-light is amazing.

John H.

2025-12-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic scope!

Fantastic scope!

Tim M.

2025-12-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome

Awesome

Gary S.

2025-12-07T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Scope is great, light weight,

Scope is great, light weight, and all what I expected it to be. First time buying a Leupold scope and look forward to using more of their products in the future.

David Z.

2025-12-07T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent clarity Dot size and

Excellent clarity Dot size and brightness a great during low light or distance situations Actuation button is easily manipulated with a gloved hand Zero Lock button is large enough for easy use

Chad H.

2025-12-03T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome scope!

Finally replaced a budget scope on my deer rifle with this quality scope. Nice and clear in low light. Got a CDS dial for my cartridge and spent time at the range to ensure it was on at several yardages. First time out this year had a nice eight point ranged at 175 yards - adjusted the CDS to that range and the bullet went exactly where I was aiming.

Dean M.

2025-12-03T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

I love the fire dot

I love the fire dot my only issue is the button to activate the red dot isn't very user friendly. Also I thought I had it turned off and when I took it out of my case and looked through the scope it was already activated. I have been removing the battery to ensure it doesn't activate prematurely.

James S.

2025-12-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome minimalist scope. Love the

Awesome minimalist scope. Love the FireDot Twilight reticle

Thomas B.

2025-11-30T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Slapped this on a 16. 5

Slapped this on a 16. 5 inch bolt action . 308, perfect scope for the rifle, small and light weight with excellent glass. CDS turret was delivered a few days after putting the order in and was very simple to sight in. Couldn't be happier with the rifle and scope that I got for my wife and daughters to use this past deer season

Robert S.

2025-11-29T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing! Super bright and solid

Amazing! Super bright and solid as expected!

Grant B.

2025-11-28T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Need a vice grip to

Need a vice grip to move power ring, still won't go past 10x. Not enough elevation adjustment to zero in low rings. Guess I finally got a dud.

Jon S.

2025-11-27T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent as usual.

Excellent as usual.

Christian S.

2025-11-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent scope

Excellent scope

John C.

2025-11-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very clear glass, easy to

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.

2025-11-26T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Did not like it

Did not like it

Robert H.

2025-11-24T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The riflescope is of good

The riflescope is of good quality, as expected. I am happy with this purchase.

Michael D.

2025-11-22T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This is an amazing optic.

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

Rated 5 out of 5

In the USMC, accuracy was

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing performance

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Dropped a whitetail at 500+

Dropped a whitetail at 500+ yards! Beautiful scope!

David G.

2025-11-19T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Crystal clear glass

Crystal clear glass

James N.

2025-11-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope for Winchester 1885.

Great scope for Winchester 1885. Will not use CDS feature. Too old school! Leupold ??

George C.

2025-11-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Leupold is absolutely all around

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

Rated 5 out of 5

This scope is great. I

This scope is great. I love it, just like all of my leupold products.

Daniel L.

2025-11-15T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This scope is perfect. It's

This scope is perfect. It's clear, love the reticle. Thinking about buying another one just like it.

Alan J.

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Leupold VX-3HD Specifications

  • Color

    Burnt Bronze

  • Adjustable Objective

    No

  • Side Focus

    No

  • Reticle Focal Plane

    Second Focal Plane

  • Elevation Adjustment Type

    CDS-ZL

  • Locking Dial

    Yes

  • Revolution Indicator

    No

  • Rezero Type

    Set Screw

  • Windage Adjustment Type

    Finger Click

  • Custom Dial Compatible

    Yes

  • BDC Dial Included

    No

  • Reticle Type

    Second Focal Plane

  • Reticle

    Wind-Plex

  • Light Management System

    Elite Optical System

  • Magnification Type

    Variable

  • Nightvision Compatible Illumination

    No

  • Daylight Bright Illumination

    No

  • Motion Sensor Technology (MST)

    No

  • Electronic Reticle Level

    No

  • Guard-ion Lens Coating

    No

  • Adjustment Value per Click (MOA)

    Elevation: 1/4
    Windage: 1/4

  • Adjustment Range (MOA)

    Elevation: 70
    Windage: 70

  • Adjustment Range (MIL)

    Elevation: 20.4
    Windage: 20.4

  • Adjustment Range (@ 100m)

    Elevation: 80.15" (203.6cm)
    Windage: 80.15" (203.6cm)

  • Adjustment Per Revolution (MOA)

    Elevation: 15
    Windage: 15

  • Elevation Dial Travel Limit

    14.5MOA

  • Magnification

    4.5-14x

  • Linear Field of View (@ 100yds)

    Low Mag: 19.9' (6.06m)
    High Mag: 7.4' (2.25m)

  • Angular Field of View

    Low Mag: 3.8 Degree
    High Mag: 1.4 Degree

  • Eye Relief

    Low Mag: 4.4" (111.76mm)
    High Mag: 3.6" (91.44mm)

  • Fixed Parallax-Free Distance

    150 Yards

  • Tube Diameter

    1" (25.4mm)

  • Objective Lens Diameter

    40mm

  • Length

    12.67" (321.81mm)

  • Weight

    13.3 oz (377.04g)

  • UPC Code

    030317028435

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About Leupold VX-3HD

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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.

Leupold VX-3HD Features

  • 3:1 Zoom Ratio
  • Custom Dial System Compatible
  • Zero lock dial system
  • High definition
  • Illuminated Reticle
  • Lightweight aluminum housing
  • Lockable eyepiece
  • Reversible throw lever
  • Scratch resistant lenses
  • Waterproof, fogproof & shockproof

Warranty Information

This product has a limited lifetime warranty.

Key Features

  • Experience superior clarity with the Leupold VX-3HD riflescope's elite optical system.
  • The Wind-Plex reticle on this Leupold scope aids in precise windage adjustments for accuracy.
  • Enjoy a versatile 4.5-14x magnification range for various shooting distances with this scope.
  • Customize your ballistic settings with the CDS-ZL elevation dial system on this Leupold scope.
  • The durable, burnt bronze finish of this riflescope ensures long-lasting performance in the field.
  • Benefit from repeatable accuracy with 1/4 MOA adjustments on this Leupold riflescope.

What's in the box:

  • Leupold 4.5-14x40 VX-3HD Riflescope (Burnt Bronze)
  • Leupold Lifetime Limited Warranty