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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.
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.
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.
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.
Like all Leupold riflescopes, the VX-3HD 1.5-5x20mm is designed, machined, and assembled in the USA.
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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Matte Black
No
No
Second Focal Plane
CDS-ZL
Yes
No
Set Screw
Finger Click
No
Illuminated
Illum. FireDot Twilight Hunter
Variable
Push Button
No
Yes
No
No
Elevation: 1/4MOA
Windage: 1/4MOA
Elevation: 125
Windage: 125
Elevation: 36.4
Windage: 36.4
Elevation: 143" (363.6cm)
Windage: 143" (363.6cm)
Elevation: 15 MOA
Windage: 15 MOA
14.5MOA
1.5-5x
20mm
Low Mag: 67.6' (20.6m)
High Mag: 24.1' (7.3m)
Low Mag: 12.9 Degree
High Mag: 4.6 Degree
Low Mag: 4.4" (112mm)
High Mag: 3.6" (91mm)
150 Yards
8
Low Intensity: 1600hr
Medium Intensity: 1000hr
High Intensity: 300hr
Required, Included
Lithium
CR2032
1
1.18" (30mm)
9.57" (243mm)
12.5 oz (354g)
030317028442
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.