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Review Summary
2025-07-26T20:00:00
Solid, sharp
Clarence M.
2025-07-26T20:00:00
This is a great scope. I have 2 of these and am not disappointed. The light the 30 mm tube pulls in during low light conditions is exceptional. The clarity is great. I have had no issues with this scope. Would highly recommend.
Deaton B.
2025-07-22T20:00:00
Awesome scope, from a fantastic company. Going on my Remington 700 cal in 35 whelen. Leopold customer for life
Christopher B.
2025-07-18T20:00:00
Great scope with excellent low light visibility.
matt s.
2025-07-17T20:00:00
Fantastic eye relief, FOV and magnification power for those needing a rifle scope that is light in weight and small in stature. Absolutely perfect for the "woods" rifle or a light mountain rifle.
Robert G.
2025-07-16T20:00:00
I love this scopes and the last few scopes I have bought. I have had no bad experience from the purchasing to customer service when I had a question. They have it figured out and have a customer for life!!
Jeremy S.
2025-07-15T20:00:00
I have always been a fan of Leupold optics as I have several different types from years past. The quality of this scope is true to the Leupold name. I especially like the clarity and the WIND-PLEX reticle. The side focus is a true plus.
David I.
2025-07-13T20:00:00
Due to unforeseen circumstances, I haven't been able to use my new scope yet. I do have an older VX-3 2. 5-8x36 which I have been very satisfied with, and that's why I bought the new one. I may or may not take advantage of the CDS-ZL feature in favor of just sighting in the old fashioned way (high at 100 yards) to maximize point blank range and use estimated holdover beyond that. I think it unlikely I would have time to make adjustments in the field given the nature of the hunting I do in the northeastern woods.
Greg I.
2025-07-13T20:00:00
I have many Leupold scopes because to me they are the best made. I have owned nothing but Leupold since the 1960's
Gary M.
2025-07-07T20:00:00
The scope is crystal clear and well made as you'd expect from Leupold. The only reason for the four stars is I feel there could be more adjustment and if it had more it'd definitely get the fifth star from me. Over all I'd definitely buy it again and recommend it.
Chris B.
2025-07-06T20:00:00
best scope ive ever owned, in three years mine has two elk,five whitetails and three hogs. it has not let me down yet. next is pronghorn. . the other three guys in my camp have also changed to the vx3
brian m.
2025-07-06T20:00:00
Very clear glass. Love the fire dot.
Karl Z.
2025-07-06T20:00:00
Awesome scope.
Daniel M.
2025-07-06T20:00:00
This scope is a great scope for the 360 buck hammer, or any lever gun. I mounted it with extra low ring and removed the rear buck horn sights, and the rifle balances the same as a gun without a scope. The gun is zero at 100 yard and I am able to dial to 200 yards to maximize the buck hammer potential. This scope will be my go too for future lever gun I plan on buying.
Jason T.
2025-07-04T20:00:00
Wonderful optic
Ronnie D.
2025-07-01T20:00:00
Excellent value for a very capable scope.
David L.
2025-06-30T20:00:00
Great scope for the money
Justin P.
2025-06-28T20:00:00
Mounted on . 357 Marlin 1894. The optics are amazing. Perfect match for the setup
Andrew F.
2025-06-24T20:00:00
Mounted this on a browning 270 and sighted it in took it on a bear hunt and dropped it off the pack to a rock dented the front of the scope but it kept its zero and works as it did great scope as always Leupold is quality
Lynn w.
2025-06-22T20:00:00
Like all my leupold products service and workmanship are top notch, never a regret ! Thanks so much
Gregory F.
2025-06-22T20:00:00
Matches my gun perfectly! looking forward to get it on the range and get a dial set up for it!
Justus L.
2025-06-17T20:00:00
Mounted the 3. 5x10x50 on my Browning X Bolt in 7mm-08. I took it to the range today and zeroed at 200 with custom reloads the rifle likes. 140 grain Sierra Gamekings @ 2800 fps. I then turned the custom dial to 300. Shot one time at the 300 yard target. It was right in the x ring.
Dwight B.
2025-06-17T20:00:00
Great scope!
Robert M.
2025-06-07T20:00:00
Great lens quality and very bright in low light conditions.
Richard M.
2025-06-06T20:00:00
Clear optic, lightweight, solid build quality - no surprise there!
Bradley R.
2025-06-04T20:00:00
Great quality and crystal clear!
Jeffrey B.
2025-06-02T20:00:00
Clear and bright scope. It's mounted on a Ruger RSM in 416 Rigby. I was going to take this set up to Africa this year. But due to some unforeseen circumstances I had to change calibers. Hope to use this set up in the future. Would highly recommend.
Oscar L.
2025-06-02T20:00:00
Excellent clarity and great for close quarters interactions with dangerous game.
Daniel B.
2025-05-31T20:00:00
Leupold is the only scope I use on my hunting rifles. The scope just makes it easier to hunt with. The clear crisp view you get looking through the scope is awesome.
JASON K.
2025-05-25T20:00:00
I purchased the VX-3HD 2. 5-8x36 CDS-ZL direct from Leupold using their most generous, VIP pricing for retired military. The experience was typical Leupold; exceptional! The scope has the duplex reticle and CDS-ZL dial, which Is a great feature for use on larger scopes, but not really required on this particular configuration. However; since this is the only option offered, I still purchased it. The scope has incredible FOV, optical clarity and resolution along with exceptional eye relief. This is the perfect scope for a lightweight rifle set up to hunt Whitetail deer and Moose in the Northeast.
Robert G.
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Matte Black
Side Focus
No
Second Focal Plane
CDS-T
No
Yes
Set Screw
Yes
No
Second Focal Plane
Fine Duplex
Variable
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Elevation: 1/4MOA
Windage: 1/4MOA
Elevation: 45
Windage: 45
Elevation: 13.1
Windage: 13.1
Elevation: 51.53" (130.9cm)
Windage: 51.53"(130.9cm)
Elevation: 15 MOA
Windage: 15 MOA
Total Scope Travel
6.5-20x
40mm
Low Mag: 14.3' (4.36m)
High Mag: 5.5' (1.68m)
Low Mag: 2.7 Degree
High Mag: 1.1 Degree
Low Mag: 4.4" (111.76mm)
High Mag: 3.6" (91.44mm)
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1" (25.4mm)
14.49" (368.05mm)
18.2 oz (515.96g)
030317033002
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 Leupold VX-3HD 6.5-20x40mm Riflescope, in its sleek matte black finish, is a high-quality, durable, and reliable choice for both hunting and target shooting. This versatile riflescope is designed to deliver superior performance in a lightweight package, making it your perfect partner for mid to long-range shots.
Equipped with Leupold's Elite Optical System, this riflescope ensures exceptional dawn-to-dusk light transmission, providing a bright and clear image when you need it the most. It also offers high-performance glare reduction in harsh light, and the resolution and clarity that dedicated hunters and shooters demand.
One of the standout features of this riflescope is its front parallax focus ring, which adjusts from infinity down to 10 meters. This makes it an ideal choice for use with airguns or rimfire rifles. The riflescope also boasts match-grade repeatability and ergonomic controls that are easy to read and use, even when wearing gloves.
The VX-3HD is equipped with a Custom Dial System (CDS) that allows you to customize your turret to your exact ballistics and environmental conditions. This feature, combined with the riflescope's precise 1/4-MOA increments, gives you access to the entire adjustment range of your scope.
The riflescope also features a 3:1 zoom ratio, which is common in many scope models. This gives you three times more magnification at high power than at low power, allowing you to adjust your power for close encounters or long-range shots.
The adjustable objective of the riflescope minimizes the effects of parallax at different distances. Its high-definition, calcium-fluoride lenses ensure incredible clarity at all magnification levels. This riflescope is also waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof, thanks to Leupold's advanced internal gasses and sealing methods.
The fine duplex reticle, based on the Duplex style design, features thinner posts and crosshairs for better precision shots and easier small target acquisition. This reticle is located on the second (rear) focal plane.
Like all Leupold riflescopes, the VX-3HD 6.5-20x40mm is designed, machined, and assembled in the USA, ensuring its quality and durability.