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Leupold 1.5-4x20 Mark 3HD Riflescope, Matte Black with Second Focal Plane AR-Ballistic Reticle, 30mm Tube

SKU: LD180670 MFR: 180670
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Key Features

  • Leupold 1.5-4x20 Mark 3HD riflescope offers a versatile magnification range for various shooting scenarios.
  • Experience superior clarity with the Elite Optical System, enhancing your target acquisition with this scope.
  • The AR-Ballistic reticle on this matte black scope provides precise aiming points for accurate shots.
  • Enjoy reliable turret adjustments with repeatable finger click adjustments for elevation and windage.
  • Built for durability, this Leupold riflescope withstands harsh conditions, ensuring long-lasting performance.
  • Ideal for tactical applications, the 30mm tube riflescope delivers a bright, clear image in any environment.
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2025-05-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope and great quality!

Great scope and great quality! Highly recommend leupold!

Cody F.

2025-05-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

It's really nice I wish

It's really nice I wish I would've got more power lol I shot the heck out of rats with it on my 22

Justin D.

2025-05-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Looks good, great value and

Looks good, great value and the reticle isn't too busy!

Rick M.

2025-04-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Variable scopes may well be

Variable scopes may well be popular and sell well but I am a fan of fixed power for specialized purposes. Too bad you cut back on fixed power production so I am forced to crank in a setting and keep it there. Anyhow, you continue to make fine products and I like my Leupold scope.

Kolman G.

2025-01-25T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Greta for a BB gun scope

The red dot at the three highest setting is when it's possible to see even in a dark room at night, the hold overs are very hard to see also even when looking at the target, i own three other luepolds and they are all of high quality don't know where the quality went on this one if they won't let me return it I will put it on my grandson's Daisy Red Ryder very disappointed to say the least

Aaron T.

2025-01-03T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Absolutely amazing optics. Need another

Absolutely amazing optics. Need another one for my other rifle!

Michael C.

2024-12-12T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Ticked all my boxes

My Mark 3HD 4-12x40 Firedot TMR ticked all my boxes for a shorter barrel . 308 bolt gun. MPVO. Very usefully illuminated. Very light weight. Mil-Dot second focal plain. MRAD turrets. Elevation good to 600m, with stop. Good glass. Good warranty and real support. Lacking a fifth star because they included the wrong size Allen for the elevation turret. Should be 1/16", not 0. 05". Also there is play in the windage before first click. And I could only get it at MSRP, which was expensive after adding their nice caps and good rings.

Dave

2024-12-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This scope is mounted on

This scope is mounted on an older refurbished Anschutz . 22 LR. The gun is utilized as a plinker/trainer at 25 and 50 yards. For me, the power range and reticle are perfect for the guns intended use. The features and quality of the scope for the price are outstanding. I am very happy with my purchase.

James R.

2024-11-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent product

Excellent product

Stephen P.

2024-11-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very happy with my new

Very happy with my new MK 3HD. it seems like the perfect fit for my AR that is normally shot under 200 yds. The FireDot is a very nice feature in low light.

Roy G.

2024-11-17T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Cannot get the scope to

Cannot get the scope to zero on the rifle.

Carter M.

2024-10-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent scope.

Excellent scope.

Brian S.

2024-10-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I took a 6x6 bull

I took a 6x6 bull elk at a little over 300 yards. I really like this scope.

Phillip B.

2024-09-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Beautiful Tactical Simplicity

This lightweight little scope is fantastic for the price. Optical clarity is good. Has the tried-and-true Mil-Dot reticle. The reticle is in the second focal plane. So simply leave your scope on 9 power magnification, and your mils are correct. This is not a scope for extreme long range. With this scope you get 5.6 Mils of elevation adjustment. That gets my rifle out to 700 yards. 5.6 mils is in slightly less than one revolution of the elevation dial. The elevation dial also has a zero stop. Those two features mean it is impossible to become lost in what revolution you are on. Windage dial is just for zeroing the scope. You will have to use the reticle to correct for wind with this scope.

Steve

2024-08-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent quality and superior reticle.

Excellent quality and superior reticle.

Gerard O.

2024-08-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Checks all boxes

This is exactly what I wanted. Clear, light weight, zero stop, bright illumination. For my application (an spr ish ar15 build for deer hunting) it realy is perfect!

Corey H.

2024-07-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid for what it is.

Solid for what it is. Lightweight, clear glass. Easy hits with a 50 meter zero, 2.7ish mil hold at 500 yards (I know, the distance measurements are mismatched) with 5.56 55 grain from a 16" barrel. Firedot is daylight bright. The windage knob is where they saved money and weight. It is awfully mushy. It is a guessing game when trying to make small zero adjustments to the windage. After zeroing it? hopefully you don't swap optics often otherwise zeroing is going to get old. This optic should be almost permanent on your firearm. If so, after zeroing, you don't ever touch the windage knob anyway. Within any purposes I might have for this, it is a five star optic, given they had to cut something, they did it where it makes sense. I pair this with an aero precision ultralight mount and an offset holosun comp red dot to do 1x better for me than a tube could (making 1.5x perfect), and it is super fun to work with. Magnification isn't just about distance- it can be very useful for precision at closer targets too. Good to go for a variety of purposes. Offset red dot lets you hose close transition targets a little faster.

Nathaniel H.

2024-07-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I like the scope but

I like the scope but wish it was offered in MOA as well as Mill adjustments.

Bob W.

2024-07-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

It's a Leupold optic. There's

It's a Leupold optic. There's not much more to say. Glass is super clear, edge to edge. The TMR reticle is easy to utilize, and once you know your round's trajectory, it's pretty much point and press the trigger. The dot intensity is easily fine-tuned for different lighting conditions, but also simple enough to find the happy medium brightness setting. The 1.5 magnification does not hinder the ability to use this scope for a reflex sight at all.

James W.

2024-06-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great glass, super clear! Weight

Great glass, super clear! Weight is better than other brands.

Stuart L.

2024-06-22T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

I'm very happy with the

I'm very happy with the scope. I purchased the rings and mounts for a Mauser action at the same time. Ideally I might have been advised that the scope is too short to be mounted directly to the receiver, and requires a rail system. Lack of research on my part, but potentially a way to improve the scope selection process.

Everett D.

2024-06-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great target scope. My eyes

Great target scope. My eyes prefer leupold glass for sure. I would say this scope feels and shoots better than my Vortex non-razor scopes. Of course, it's American made. Will continue to buy vortex scopes.

Shelby B.

2024-06-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for my AR10

Perfect for my AR10

Vernon S.

2024-05-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great glass from 35 yards

Great glass from 35 yards out ! Love it on my 257 ROY !

Nathan G.

2024-05-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I've had scopes that cost

I've had scopes that cost more but they weren't any better. Most of my rifles carry a Leupold scope because I haven't found other scopes as good for the price.

James B.

2024-05-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Tops my High-Power Service Rifle

Tops my High-Power Service Rifle used in Match competitions. Works Great.

Michael M.

2024-05-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This scope is awesome. Super

This scope is awesome. Super clear glass and it tracts perfectly when adjusting the windage and elevation

Nathan K.

2024-04-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent scope for my needs.

Excellent scope for my needs.

Adam W.

2024-04-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

best scope on the market

best scope on the market for the price great quality and made in USA ????

David P.

2024-04-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great glass and functionality. Does

Great glass and functionality. Does great on my 6.5 Creedmoor here in Oklahoma shooting dogs at any distance.

Zachary W.

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Leupold Mark 3HD Specifications

  • Color

    Matte Black

  • Adjustable Objective

    No

  • Side Focus

    No

  • Reticle Focal Plane

    Second Focal Plane

  • Elevation Adjustment Type

    Finger Click

  • Locking Dial

    No

  • Revolution Indicator

    No

  • Rezero Type

    Resettable Index Ring

  • Windage Adjustment Type

    Finger Click

  • Custom Dial System (CDS)

    No

  • BDC Dial Included

    No

  • Reticle Type

    Second Focal Plane

  • Reticle

    AR-Ballistic

  • Light Management System

    Elite Optical System

  • Magnification Type

    Variable

  • Illuminated

    No

  • 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

    Elevation: 0.1Mil
    Windage: 0.1Mil

  • Adjustment Range (MOA)

    Elevation: 125
    Windage: 125

  • Adjustment Range (MIL)

    Elevation: 36
    Windage: 36

  • Adjustment Range (@ 100m)

    Elevation: 143.31" (364cm)
    Windage: 143.31"(364cm)

  • Adjustment Per Revolution

    Elevation: 5 MIL
    Windage: 5 MIL

  • Elevation Dial Travel Limit

    Total Scope Travel

  • Magnification

    1.5 - 4x

  • Objective Lens Diameter

    20mm

  • Linear FOV (@100yds)

    Low Mag: 74.2' (22.62m)
    High Mag: 29.4' (8.96m)

  • Angular FOV

    Low Mag: 14.1 Degree
    High Mag: 5.6 Degree

  • Eye Relief

    Low Mag: 4.2" (106.68mm)
    High Mag: 3.7" (93.98mm)

  • Fixed Parallax-Free Distance (yd)

    150 Yards

  • Maintube Diameter

    1.18" (30mm)

  • Length

    9.4" (238.76mm)

  • Weight

    13.1 oz (371.38g)

  • UPC Code

    030317028725

About Leupold Mark 3HD

FEATURED REVIEWS

Clear glass, rugged design, and

By James D.

Clear glass, rugged design, and a good choice for my 308 AR rifle.

Great short/mid range scope

By Jeffrey D.

Scope has good lense clarity and light transmission. Hash marks are right on. Overall size is great for braced pistols. Regarding Really?! review. It should read ?really dumb***?; 1 star on a premium made & backed scope, because you can?t read the specs before purchasing. People like you screw up overall ratings for others that are shopping based on 4 or 5 stars only products. For up close & fast, a good 1.5 is still fine for both eyes open.

Become the sharpshooter you've always aspired to be with the Leupold Mark 3HD 1.5-4x20 Riflescope. This matte black tactical scope is engineered for precision and reliability, offering a broad field of view and the ability to take accurate shots from close to mid-range distances. The Mark 3HD series stands out with its MIL-based adjustments, high-definition optics, and an exposed elevation adjustment dial for on-the-fly precision.

Crafted around Leupold's Elite Optical System, the riflescope delivers exceptional light transmission, superior glare reduction, and sharp resolution, ensuring peak performance from dawn until dusk. The integrated low-profile power selector, complemented by an integrated throw lever, allows for quick magnification changes, while the 3:1 zoom ratio provides versatility for any situation, enhancing your targeting capabilities at varying distances.

The HD performance of the Mark 3HD is bolstered by calcium-fluoride lenses, which provide unmatched clarity across all levels of magnification. The ZeroStop system is a standout feature, offering a reliable backstop for returning to zero without the risk of overshooting, ensuring your adjustments are precise and intuitive.

Customization is at your fingertips with Leupold's Custom Dial System (CDS), allowing you to tailor your turret to your specific ballistics and environmental conditions. Once your custom dial is set, simply range your target, adjust the dial, and trust in your dead-on aim.

The AR-Ballistic reticle, specifically designed for .223 AR-style rifles, incorporates a Duplex design with holdover hash marks for rapid target engagement. It is optimized for a 200-yard zero, providing aiming points out to 600 yards, and is positioned on the rear (second) focal plane, ensuring the reticle measurements remain consistent at the highest magnification.

Durability is a hallmark of Leupold scopes, and the Mark 3HD is no exception. It is rigorously tested to be completely waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof, withstanding the harshest conditions and toughest recoil. Built to endure, the Mark 3HD is designed, machined, and assembled in Leupold's Oregon factory, a testament to the brand's commitment to quality and craftsmanship.

Elevate your shooting experience with the Leupold Mark 3HD 1.5-4x20 Riflescope, a perfect blend of high-quality, durability, accuracy, and versatility for hunters and shooters who demand the best.

Leupold Mark 3HD Features

  • 3:1 Zoom Ratio
  • High Definition
  • Zero Stop system
  • Custom Dial Compatible
  • Waterproof, Fogproof, & Shockproof

Warranty Information

This product has a limited lifetime warranty.

Key Features

  • Leupold 1.5-4x20 Mark 3HD riflescope offers a versatile magnification range for various shooting scenarios.
  • Experience superior clarity with the Elite Optical System, enhancing your target acquisition with this scope.
  • The AR-Ballistic reticle on this matte black scope provides precise aiming points for accurate shots.
  • Enjoy reliable turret adjustments with repeatable finger click adjustments for elevation and windage.
  • Built for durability, this Leupold riflescope withstands harsh conditions, ensuring long-lasting performance.
  • Ideal for tactical applications, the 30mm tube riflescope delivers a bright, clear image in any environment.

What's in the box:

  • Leupold 1.5-4x20 Mark 3HD Riflescope (Matte Black)
  • Leupold Lifetime Limited Warranty