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Leupold 4.5-14x50 VX-3HD Riflescope, Matte Black with Illuminated Second Focal Plane Firedot Twilight Hunter Reticle, ZL Custom Dial System, 30mm Tube

SKU: LD180629 MFR: 180629
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Key Features

  • Experience superior clarity with the Leupold VX-3HD riflescope's high-definition lens quality.
  • The illuminated FireDot Twilight Hunter reticle ensures rapid target acquisition in low light.
  • Customize your shots with the CDS-ZL elevation dial, offering precise and repeatable adjustments.
  • Enjoy a versatile magnification range (4.5-14x) for both close-quarters and long-range shooting.
  • Built for durability, the 30mm tube riflescope withstands harsh conditions in the field.
  • Benefit from the Motion Sensor Technology (MST) that extends battery life when not in use.
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What is the magnification range of the 4.5-14x50 VX-3HD Riflescope?

The 4.5-14x50 VX-3HD Riflescope has a variable magnification range of 4.5x to 14x, making it suitable for both close encounters and long-range precision shots.

What is the benefit of the Second Focal Plane FireDot Twilight Hunter Reticle?

The Second Focal Plane FireDot Twilight Hunter Reticle is designed for rapid target acquisition in various lighting conditions. It has seven brightness settings and an intuitive illumination dial for ease of use. The FireDot design guides your eye swiftly to the center of the reticle for quick, accurate shots.

What is the CDS ZeroLock dial?

The CDS ZeroLock dial is a feature of the 4.5-14x50 VX-3HD Riflescope that allows for precise adjustments. It has a one-revolution design and a locking mechanism to prevent accidental movement. Simply press the button to unlock, dial in your range, and return to zero to lock it securely in place.

Is the 4.5-14x50 VX-3HD Riflescope durable?

Yes, the 4.5-14x50 VX-3HD Riflescope is designed to be robust and durable. It is waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof, capable of withstanding extreme temperatures, elevation changes, and unexpected shocks.

Who is the manufacturer of the 4.5-14x50 VX-3HD Riflescope?

The 4.5-14x50 VX-3HD Riflescope is manufactured by Leupold, a reputable company known for producing high-quality riflescopes. The product is designed, machined, and assembled in the USA and is guaranteed for life.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

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.

2025-11-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Exactly what I wanted for

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

Rated 5 out of 5

I love a low powered

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

Rated 5 out of 5

One of the best scope

One of the best scope I have.

James B.

2025-11-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

There is no better equipment

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Phenomenal rifle scope! Shot a

Phenomenal rifle scope! Shot a Montana mule deer at 400 yards and this scope made it easy!

Patrick J.

2025-11-09T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

For the price it's one

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

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.

2025-11-03T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Bad paint on outside of scope

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good scope.

Very good scope.

Bruce F.

2025-11-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very nice, clear optic for

Very nice, clear optic for the price!

Ernie W.

2025-10-30T20:00:00

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.

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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

  • Motion Sensor Technology (MST)

    Yes

  • Electronic Reticle Level

    No

  • Guard-ion Lens Coating

    No

  • Adjustment Value per Click (MOA)

    Elevation: 1/4
    Windage: 1/4

  • Adjustment Range (MOA)

    Elevation: 95
    Windage: 80

  • Adjustment Range (MIL)

    Elevation: 27.6
    Windage: 23.3

  • Adjustment Range (@ 100m)

    Elevation: 108.7" (276.3cm)
    Windage: 91.61" (232.7cm)

  • 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: 20.5' (6.24m)
    High Mag: 7.6' (2.31m)

  • Angular Field of View

    Low Mag: 3.9 Degree
    High Mag: 1.5 Degree

  • Eye Relief

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

  • Fixed Parallax-Free Distance

    150 Yards

  • Number of Illum Settings

    8

  • Tube Diameter

    1.18" (30mm)

  • Objective Lens Diameter

    50mm

  • Battery Life

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

  • Battery Info

    Required, included

  • Battery Material

    Lithium

  • Battery Type

    CR2032

  • Battery Quantity

    1

  • Length

    12.33" (313.1mm)

  • Weight

    19.5 oz (552.8g)

  • UPC Code

    030317028589

About Leupold VX-3HD

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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.

Explore the pinnacle of optical precision and performance with the 4.5-14x50 VX-3HD Riflescope from Leupold. This high-quality, durable scope is engineered to deliver legendary performance and elite optical clarity in a robust yet lightweight package. Its versatile magnification range is ideal for navigating dense timber environments and mastering the expansive terrain of western mountain hunting.

The VX-3HD stands out with its superior low-light capabilities, thanks to Leupold's advanced Elite Optical System. This system ensures exceptional dawn-to-dusk light transmission, providing a bright, clear image when you need it most. Coupled with elite-level glare reduction and the high-definition clarity demanded by serious hunters and shooters, this riflescope is designed to excel in the most challenging lighting conditions.

At the heart of the VX-3HD's precision is the illuminated Second Focal Plane FireDot Twilight Hunter Reticle. This reticle features seven brightness settings and an intuitive illumination dial, ensuring rapid target acquisition even under the harsh glare of daylight. The FireDot design guides your eye swiftly to the center of the reticle for quick, accurate shots.

The scope's match-grade repeatability and ergonomic controls are designed for ease of use, even when wearing gloves. The low-profile, one-revolution CDS ZeroLock dial is a testament to the scope's reliability, ensuring your settings remain precisely as you set them until you decide to make adjustments. Simply press the button to unlock, dial in your range, and return to zero to lock it securely in place.

The 3:1 zoom ratio is a staple feature, offering three times more magnification at high power than at low power, allowing for seamless transitions between close encounters and long-range precision shots. Leupold's Custom Dial System (CDS) enables you to tailor your turret to your specific ballistics and environmental conditions for dead-on accuracy.

Built to withstand the elements, the VX-3HD is waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof. Leupold's pioneering technology ensures the scope's internals remain moisture-free and crystal clear across extreme temperatures, elevation changes, and unexpected shocks.

The Firedot Twilight Hunter Illuminated Reticle is meticulously crafted for low-light scenarios, providing a straightforward aiming point without unnecessary distractions. Its thin lines minimize target and image obstruction, while the FireDot technology and Motion Sensor Technology enhance rapid target acquisition and maintain reticle visibility in dim conditions.

Designed, machined, and assembled in the USA, the 4.5-14x50 VX-3HD Riflescope is a testament to Leupold's commitment to quality and is guaranteed for life. Whether for hunting or target shooting, this riflescope promises to be an indispensable tool for those who demand accuracy, reliability, and advanced features in their optics.

Leupold VX-3HD Features

  • 3:1 zoom ratio
  • Zero lock dial system
  • Zero stop system
  • Custom Dial System Compatible
  • Elite optical system
  • Illuminated reticle
  • High definition
  • Waterproof, fogproof & shockproof

Warranty Information

This product has a limited lifetime warranty.

Key Features

  • Experience superior clarity with the Leupold VX-3HD riflescope's high-definition lens quality.
  • The illuminated FireDot Twilight Hunter reticle ensures rapid target acquisition in low light.
  • Customize your shots with the CDS-ZL elevation dial, offering precise and repeatable adjustments.
  • Enjoy a versatile magnification range (4.5-14x) for both close-quarters and long-range shooting.
  • Built for durability, the 30mm tube riflescope withstands harsh conditions in the field.
  • Benefit from the Motion Sensor Technology (MST) that extends battery life when not in use.

What's in the box:

  • Leupold 4.5-14x50 VX-3HD Riflescope (Matte Black)
  • CR2032 Lithium Battery
  • Leupold Lifetime Limited Warranty