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Review Summary
2026-01-14T19:00:00
Best scope I've ever owned. Super clear, locking turret is a game changer. 10/10
James C.

2026-01-11T19:00:00
I'm super pleased with this scope. The glass is very bright and the eye relief is great.
christopher g.

2026-01-09T19:00:00
Great scope. nice optics. great size for a 45-70 Marlin
Brian P.

2026-01-08T19:00:00
Great glass! Very nice on my hunting setup. Great for Alabama hunting!
Dudley T.

2026-01-05T19:00:00
Mounted on a 270, good clear glass? son loves it
Courtney A.

2026-01-05T19:00:00
Excellent quality in optics and finish. Matches my new Ruger American Rifle finish exactly!!
Mike D.

2026-01-04T19:00:00
I love it wouldn't have another brand.
Matt D.

2026-01-03T19:00:00
The optic is clear, it performs well in low light situations with the clearly visible red dot with astigmatism. I love the way they finished out this duplex. I have two of these Twilight scopes and besides the German Reticles of the old custom shop this is my favorite reticle for dawn-dusk hunting.
Kyle C.

2026-01-03T19:00:00
Outstanding durability, quality and performance. I could not ask for more in a scope.
Randy H.

2026-01-02T19:00:00
This scope is clear and works great
John R.

2026-01-01T19:00:00
Works well clear sight picture and holds 0
kacey b.

2025-12-30T19:00:00
Absolutely love this scope, great midrange tier pricing that delivers. I will say the eye relief at full zoom is near impossible to use however with 14x zoom I haven't really needed the full throw. I was unable to get the scope any closer for additional eye relief (which it needs) due to bevel on scope. I did use leupold xbolt rings so I was disappointed in needing a base plate to achieve desired eye relief. Definitely not disappointed in scopes performance or the lightness.
John S.

2025-12-28T19:00:00
This scope pairs well with my ruger 7mm prc predator. Quality optics with long range capability. Love it!
John S.

2025-12-27T19:00:00
It is an excellent scope
Lawrence N.

2025-12-27T19:00:00
PROS: Great glass Positive tracking clicks Light weight CONS: Zeroing was a a pain dialing down was more difficult than other optics I've worked with.
Casey G.

2025-12-21T19:00:00
Love it!
Michael K.

2025-12-21T19:00:00
Love this scope? super clear, the illuminating fire dot adjusts for daylight or dusk, it's awesome!!! Haven't sent in for the custom dial yet, it's awesome the include it with this scope. The lens flip covers are a great addition, high quality and worth the money!!
Mike B.

2025-12-19T19:00:00
very clear- great price
jesse g.

2025-12-15T19:00:00
Excellent craftsmanship. Priced well & works perfectly for my needs. The CDS is perfect.
Joseph G.

2025-12-15T19:00:00
Clarity is incredible and the firedot adjustability is crazy awesome. The scope is lightweight as well.
Steven M.

2025-12-15T19:00:00
This is my 1st Leupold scope and I LOVE IT! I've used other high end brands and wanted a scope for late evening pigs with illumination. This scope fit the bill and ut didn't break the bank. Glass is very clear and the push-button illumination works fantastic. I have since ordered 2 more. I would highly recommend this scope. Outstanding value.
Jerry V.

2025-12-14T19:00:00
Excellent scope.
John A.

2025-12-14T19:00:00
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
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
Excellent optic, very clear and easily adjusted. Waiting to work up a load to order the cds dial.
Joseph T.

2025-12-13T19:00:00
Have not liked how much this scope fogs up in the cold Adirondack weather. Not as impressed with clarity in summer light like everyone raves about. Seems comparable to my other, lesser Leupold scope
Robert H.

2025-12-12T19:00:00
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
This scope is spit on. The clarity even in low-light is amazing.
John H.

2025-12-10T19:00:00
Fantastic scope!
Tim M.

2025-12-08T19:00:00
Awesome
Gary S.

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Browse our FAQ
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: 75
Windage: 60
Elevation: 21.8
Windage: 17.5
Elevation: 86" (218.2cm)
Windage: 69" (174.5cm)
Elevation: 15 MOA
Windage: 15 MOA
14.5MOA
3.5-10x
50mm
Low Mag: 29.7' (9m)
High Mag: 11' (3.3m)
Low Mag: 4.3 Degree
High Mag: 2.1 Degree
Low Mag: 4.4" (112mm)
High Mag: 3.6" (91mm)
150 Yards
8
1.18" (30mm)
Low Intensity: 1600hr
Medium Intensity: 1000hr
High Intensity: 300hr
Required, Included
Lithium
CR2032
1
12.33" (313mm)
17.7 oz (502g)
030317028510

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.
The VX-3HD 3.5-10x50mm delivers legendary performance and extreme clarity in an incredibly tough, lightweight package. Its versatile magnification and larger objective can get the job done in almost any scenario.
The VX-3HD delivers outstanding performance in low light. With Leupold's Elite Optical System, it has excellent dawn-to-dusk light transmission for a bright image when it matters most, elite-level glare reduction in harsh light, and the resolution and clarity that diehard hunters and shooters demand. The illuminated FireDot reticle with seven brightness settings and easy-to-use illumination dial will get you on target fast, even in harsh daylight. We also gave it match-grade repeatability and ergonomic controls that are easy to read and use, even with gloves. The VX-3HD is the best lightweight, low-light hunting scope in its class. And with its low-profile, one-revolution CDS ZeroLock dial, you can be confident your dial will only move when you want it to. Push the button to unlock it, dial, and then rotate it back to zero to lock it in place. It's that simple.
Everything we put into your VX-3HD is there to help you tag out. Like all Leupold riflescopes, it's designed, machined, and assembled in the USA and guaranteed for life.
Features
3:1 Zoom Ratio
A 3:1 zoom ratio is very common in many scope models. It gives you 3 times more magnification at high power than at low power, so you can dial your power down for close encounters or all of the way up for long-range shots.
Zero Stop
The ZeroStop system creates a backstop when returning the dial back to zero, so you don't accidently turn the dial a full revolution in the wrong direction.
Zero Lock Dial
The ZeroLock system eliminates accidental dial movement by locking it in place.
Custom Dial System Compatible
Leupold's Custom Dial System (CDS) gives you the ability to customize your turret (adjustment dial) 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.
Illuminated
This scopes comes with an illuminated reticle, which can help you get on target faster in low-light situations.
High Definition
High-definition, calcium-fluoride lenses ensure incredible clarity at all magnification levels.
Elite Optical System
Leupold's Elite Optical System offers excellent dawn-to-dusk light transmission for a bright image when it matters most, elite-level glare reduction in harsh light, and the resolution and clarity that diehard hunters and shooters demand.
Motion Sensor Technology (MST)
Motion Sensor Technology (MST) extends battery life by automatically deactivating illuminated reticles after five minutes of inactivity and then reactivates instantly as soon as movement is detected.
Waterproof Fogproof, & Shockproof
Leupold pioneered modern waterproof and fogproof technology using advanced internal gasses and sealing methods that withstand extreme temperatures, elevation changes, and shocks, so the internals of the optics stay moisture free and crystal clear for life.
FireDot Twilight Hunter Illum.
Designed specifically for low-light situations
Provides a simple aiming point with no distractions
Thin lines obscure less of the target and image
FireDot technology brings your eye to the center of the reticle for quick target acquisition
Features Motion Sensor Technology
Second (rear) focal plane