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Leupold 1.5-5x20 VX-3HD Riflescope, Matte Black with Illuminated Second Focal Plane FireDot Twilight Hunter Reticle, ZL Custom Dial System, 30mm Tube

SKU: LD180626 MFR: 180626
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Key Features

  • Leupold VX-3HD riflescope offers versatile 1.5-5x magnification for various shooting scenarios.
  • Experience superior clarity with this rifle scope's advanced optical system and Twilight Max HD light management.
  • Featuring an illuminated FireDot reticle, this scope excels in low-light conditions for precise aiming.
  • The Custom Dial System (CDS-ZL) on this Leupold scope allows for quick and accurate elevation adjustments.
  • Enjoy long-lasting performance with the rugged durability and lightweight design of this Leupold optic.
  • Benefit from generous eye relief, ensuring comfortable shooting even with high-recoil firearms and large calibers.
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What is the purpose of the illuminated FireDot Twilight Hunter Reticle?

The illuminated FireDot Twilight Hunter Reticle is designed to enhance visibility and accuracy in low-light conditions. It provides a clear aiming point without distractions and its illumination can be adjusted with seven brightness settings.

What does the Custom Dial System (CDS) offer?

Leupold's Custom Dial System (CDS) allows you to customize your turret (adjustment dial) to your exact ballistics and environmental conditions. Once your custom dial is installed, you simply range the target, turn the dial to that number, and aim accurately.

How does the ZeroLock system work?

The ZeroLock system is designed to prevent accidental dial movement by locking it in place. This ensures your settings remain consistent, even in challenging conditions.

What is the function of the Motion Sensor Technology (MST)?

Motion Sensor Technology (MST) extends battery life by automatically deactivating the illuminated reticle after five minutes of inactivity. It then reactivates instantly as soon as movement is detected.

Where is the VX-3HD 1.5-5x20mm Riflescope made?

Like all Leupold riflescopes, the VX-3HD 1.5-5x20mm is designed, machined, and assembled in the USA.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2025-11-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best scope in the game

Best scope in the game

Anthony C.

2025-11-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

VX-3HD 4. 5-14x50 CDS-ZL Illum. FireDot

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Put this on my wifes

Put this on my wifes Ruger SFAR and she loves it. The clarity and usability for her is perfect!

Randy O.

2025-11-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very nice, clear optic for

Very nice, clear optic for the price!

Ernie W.

2025-11-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good scope.

Very good scope.

Bruce F.

2025-10-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The Ultimate Workhorse: Bright and Light

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Incredible value and feature-packed! I

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Fine scope

Fine scope

Boyce Y.

2025-10-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This scope checks so many

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Currently mounted on a Tikka

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.

2025-10-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Pretty darn clear!

Pretty darn clear!

Bill P.

2025-10-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it! Nothing to complain

Love it! Nothing to complain about! Perfect for my rifle!!!

John C.

2025-10-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very clear and easy to

Very clear and easy to use.

Chad S.

2025-10-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very clear glass. It's my

Very clear glass. It's my favorite scope so far specially at the price point.

Jossue L.

2025-10-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very thankful for you guys!

Very thankful for you guys!

Robert C.

2025-10-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I put this Scope on

I put this Scope on my 7mm-prc and I could not be happier with it. I sent Leopold all my information about my gun and they quickly sent me back my CDS dial and I am easily making 800 plus yard shots without hesitation. For the price you can't beat this scope.

Slade M.

2025-10-16T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

I really like my VX-3HD

I really like my VX-3HD the only drawback is the scope lacks side focus, which would be a really nice feature for them to add. I look forward to using it this season.

James W.

2025-10-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The size and weight are

The size and weight are the selling points here. It has great glass too. My only small issue is the reticle lines are much thicker than I'm used to. But I'm sure that's a personal issue.

Kyle M.

2025-10-11T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good glass. Good eye box.

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

Rated 1 out of 5

Horrible Scopes Bought New 3hd and 3hd twightlight

bought the 3hd 3. 5-10-50 and the 3. 5-10-50 twightlight hunter and they are junk out of the box . Went to the range to zero them and both were shooting 6-8 inches low and they would not adjust up. Took them off the guns and remounted them using a picatinny rail and rings and still the same problem and I did bore sight both using a laser and both were low. I have returned both to Leupold so I will see what happens when I get them back. I have owned over 10 Leupold scopes over the years and never had a problem so it has to be this new CDS system they are using.

CLARENCE M.

2025-10-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I bought the VX-3HD to

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Luneta fenomenal!

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Clarity and accuracy are the

Clarity and accuracy are the best!

Richard B.

2025-10-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Everything I wanted out of

Everything I wanted out of this scope. Look forward to using it this fall.

Jesse K.

2025-10-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I mounted one of the

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

Rated 5 out of 5

I have many of these

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Really good scope would recommend

Really good scope would recommend it to anyone, used it on a 300wm and 30-06.

Andy G.

2025-09-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope. No issues. Wish

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice scope, and I really

Nice scope, and I really appreciate the CDS system!

Roy D.

2025-09-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent scope. The scope is

Excellent scope. The scope is clear and had precise adjustments. I think it's perfect for reasonable hunting distances.

Russell I.

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Leupold VX-3HD Specifications

  • Color

    Matte Black

  • 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

  • BDC Dial Included

    No

  • Reticle Type

    Illuminated

  • Reticle

    Illum. FireDot Twilight Hunter

  • 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: 125
    Windage: 125

  • Adjustment Range (MIL)

    Elevation: 36.4
    Windage: 36.4

  • Adjustment Range (@ 100m)

    Elevation: 143" (363.6cm)
    Windage: 143" (363.6cm)

  • Adjustment Per Revolution

    Elevation: 15 MOA
    Windage: 15 MOA

  • Elevation Dial Travel Limit

    14.5MOA

  • Magnification

    1.5-5x

  • Objective Lens Diameter

    20mm

  • Linear FOV (@100yds)

    Low Mag: 67.6' (20.6m)
    High Mag: 24.1' (7.3m)

  • Angular FOV

    Low Mag: 12.9 Degree
    High Mag: 4.6 Degree

  • Eye Relief

    Low Mag: 4.4" (112mm)
    High Mag: 3.6" (91mm)

  • Fixed Parallax-Free Distance (yd)

    150 Yards

  • Number of Illum Settings

    8

  • Battery Life

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

  • Battery Info

    Required, Included

  • Battery Material

    Lithium

  • Battery Type

    CR2032

  • Battery Quantity

    1

  • Maintube Diameter

    1.18" (30mm)

  • Length

    9.57" (243mm)

  • Weight

    12.5 oz (354g)

  • UPC Code

    030317028442

About Leupold VX-3HD

FEATURED REVIEWS

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.

Be prepared for any hunting or shooting scenario with the VX-3HD 1.5-5x20mm Riflescope from Leupold, a leader in high-quality, durable optics. This advanced riflescope delivers exceptional performance and extreme clarity in a compact, lightweight package, making it the ideal choice for close to mid-range shots.

Experience superior low-light performance with the VX-3HD's Elite Optical System. This system ensures excellent dawn-to-dusk light transmission, providing a bright, clear image when you need it most. It also offers elite-level glare reduction in harsh light and the resolution and clarity that dedicated hunters and shooters demand.

The VX-3HD features an illuminated FireDot Twilight Hunter Reticle, designed specifically for low-light situations. With seven brightness settings and an easy-to-use illumination dial, you can quickly and accurately target, even in harsh daylight. The thin lines of the reticle obscure less of the target and image, allowing for precise shooting.

The riflescope also boasts a 3:1 zoom ratio, providing three times more magnification at high power than at low power. This flexibility allows you to adjust your power for close encounters or dial it up for long-range shots.

Leupold's Custom Dial System (CDS) offers the ability to customize your turret to your exact ballistics and environmental conditions. Once your custom dial is installed, simply range the target, turn the dial to that number, and aim with confidence.

The VX-3HD also incorporates a ZeroLock system, which prevents accidental dial movement by locking it in place. This ensures your settings remain consistent, even in challenging conditions.

To extend battery life, the riflescope features Motion Sensor Technology (MST), which automatically deactivates the illuminated reticle after five minutes of inactivity and reactivates instantly when movement is detected.

Like all Leupold riflescopes, the VX-3HD 1.5-5x20mm is designed, machined, and assembled in the USA, guaranteeing a reliable, accurate, and high-quality product. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or a target shooting enthusiast, the VX-3HD 1.5-5x20mm Riflescope is a valuable addition to your gear.

Leupold VX-3HD Features

  • 3:1 Zoom Ratio
  • Zero Stop System
  • Zero Lock Dial
  • Custom Dial System Compatible
  • Illuminated Reticle
  • Elite Optical System
  • Motion Sensor Technology (MST)

Warranty Information

This product has a limited lifetime warranty.

Key Features

  • Leupold VX-3HD riflescope offers versatile 1.5-5x magnification for various shooting scenarios.
  • Experience superior clarity with this rifle scope's advanced optical system and Twilight Max HD light management.
  • Featuring an illuminated FireDot reticle, this scope excels in low-light conditions for precise aiming.
  • The Custom Dial System (CDS-ZL) on this Leupold scope allows for quick and accurate elevation adjustments.
  • Enjoy long-lasting performance with the rugged durability and lightweight design of this Leupold optic.
  • Benefit from generous eye relief, ensuring comfortable shooting even with high-recoil firearms and large calibers.

What's in the box:

  • Leupold 1.5-5x20 VX-3HD Riflescope (Matte Black)
  • CR2032 Lithium Battery
  • Leupold Lifetime Limited Warranty