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Leupold 6.5-20x40 VX-3HD EFR Riflescope, Black w/SFP Fine Duplex Reticle,1" Tube
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Leupold 6.5-20x40 VX-3HD EFR Riflescope, Matte Black with Second Focal Plane Fine Duplex Reticle, T Custom Dial System Dial, 1" Tube

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What is the Elite Optical System in the Leupold VX-3HD 6.5-20x40mm Riflescope?

The Elite Optical System in the Leupold VX-3HD 6.5-20x40mm Riflescope is a feature that provides superior dawn-to-dusk light transmission, high-performance glare reduction in harsh light, and the resolution and clarity that hunters and shooters demand.

What is the Custom Dial System in this riflescope?

The Custom Dial System (CDS) in the Leupold VX-3HD 6.5-20x40mm Riflescope allows you to customize your turret to your exact ballistics and environmental conditions. This feature provides access to the entire adjustment range of your scope in precise 1/4-MOA increments.

What does the 3:1 Zoom Ratio mean?

A 3:1 Zoom Ratio in a riflescope means that the highest magnification is three times the lowest magnification. This gives you the flexibility to adjust your power for close encounters or long-range shots.

Is the Leupold VX-3HD 6.5-20x40mm Riflescope durable?

Yes, the Leupold VX-3HD 6.5-20x40mm Riflescope is designed to be durable. It is waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof, thanks to Leupold's advanced internal gasses and sealing methods.

What does the Fine Duplex Reticle do?

The Fine Duplex Reticle, located on the second focal plane, features thinner posts and crosshairs for better precision shots and easier small target acquisition.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2026-06-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Mounted this on my Christensen

Mounted this on my Christensen Arms Ridgeline in 280 Ackley. Burnt Bronze finish matched my Ridgeline very good. Optical clarity was extremely good. Ordered my CDS dial, once it came in I installed and shot my rifle out to 600 yards using CDS dial for drop, CDS dial was dead on allowing me to make hits out to 600 yards. Once again Leupold delivers!!

Dan P.

2026-06-04T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Purchased this scope for my

Purchased this scope for my son's graduation present. Put it on a Browning X bolt 2. The fit was great, and it looks great too! Looking forward to our Hawaii hunt!

Daniel C.

2026-06-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Everything I was looking for.

Everything I was looking for. Clear optics, CDS dial, good magnification range.

Richard K.

2026-05-31T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very clear and holds zero.

Very clear and holds zero. Mounted on a new Ruger Marlin 1894 SBL 44 mag. Scope looks nice and complements the rifle very well

Chris M.

2026-05-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope at a great

Great scope at a great price.

Kenneth C.

2026-05-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great scope, very easy to

great scope, very easy to use, mounted on a 300 win mag with new barrel I shot a sub 1inch group. I will a leupold for any new rifle I buy.

Douglas D.

2026-05-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great product as usual

great product as usual

Timothy T.

2026-05-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome!

Awesome!

David K.

2026-05-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome scope. Great clarity and

Awesome scope. Great clarity and quality.

Darin F.

2026-05-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

One of the most clear,

One of the most clear, precise, well-built scopes I've ever seen in my life. My only regret is I do not have enough money to buy two of them!

Jared P.

2026-05-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Optic, very clear and

Great Optic, very clear and Crisp image. Im very excited to use this during general deer and elk season in Idaho.

Justin P.

2026-05-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Always quality I number 1.

Always quality I number 1. Been hunting for almost 50 years and have tried many optics's, I always go back to leupold, service is like no other. Thanks

Alvin H.

2026-05-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it. Almost have one

Love it. Almost have one on every rifle i got now.

Russell H.

2026-05-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love the feature where it'll

Love the feature where it'll tell you if you canted the rifle, gives plenty of light and clear picture.

Nathan S.

2026-05-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

perfect combo for my AR

perfect combo for my AR application!

Anthony E.

2026-05-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

best scope at that price

best scope at that price point

Doug G.

2026-04-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great rifle scope. The fire

Great rifle scope. The fire dot makes a great difference in low light when you can see the deer, but the center of the reticle is difficult to clearly see, especially with older eyes.

Anthony L.

2026-04-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great optics. Love the zero

Great optics. Love the zero stop and parallax function. Looking forward to years of hunting with this

Christopher O.

2026-04-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope, optics are superb,

Great scope, optics are superb, lightweight, perfect for my mountain rifle! And made in the USA!!!!

Paul P.

2026-04-20T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Love the weight. It's a

Love the weight. It's a great scope for the price. I wish it had a parallax adjustment.

Anthony S.

2026-04-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it, would buy this

Love it, would buy this again

Tim K.

2026-04-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

4. 5-14x50mm

I love the CDS system. Very accurate!

John M.

2026-04-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for my 244

Perfect for my 244

Richard P.

2026-04-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This is my go to

This is my go to optic I have three. I used this scope for my Oryx hunt this year and harvested a nice bull.

Richard M.

2026-04-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great customer service and a

Great customer service and a great scope just what my Ruger Patrol needed, 300 yards no problem crystal clear glass .

Garrick W.

2026-04-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope for the money.

Great scope for the money. Have several of the VX-3HD. For the price it's hard to beat.

Mark K.

2026-04-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

It's everything that's it's advertised

It's everything that's it's advertised to be; clear optics, compact, lightweight. Love it on my Ruger No. 1

Bradley E.

2026-04-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Bought this to put on

Bought this to put on my JM Marlin 336. The scope works great, crystal clear picture, quick acquisition, easy to sight in. I'm able to bullseye a sight in target at 100 yards and can easily shoot a 3 inch grouping at that distance. Paired it with the QR mount and rings and the Alumina flip covers. Would definitely buy again, but if you're looking to shoot past 100 yards you will probably want something with more magnification, but that's asking a lot from a 30-30.

Francesco I.

2026-04-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great clarity

great clarity

todd l.

2026-04-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I was have two VX-5HD

I was have two VX-5HD scopes on rifles and when it was time to fit a recent purchase of a varmint rifle I again want a scope that was exceptionally clear and of quality. The VX-3HD did not disappoint. The VX-3HD is just as good of quality both in glass and build as the VX-5 HD's. Then again, it is a Leupold and it doesn't get much better than that.

Russell R.

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Leupold VX-3HD Specifications

  • Color

    Matte Black

  • Adjustable Parallax

    Side Focus

  • Side Focus

    No

  • Reticle Focal Plane

    Second Focal Plane

  • Elevation Adjustment Type

    CDS-T

  • Locking Dial

    No

  • Revolution Indicator

    Yes

  • Rezero Type

    Set Screw

  • Custom Dial Compatible

    Yes

  • BDC Dial Included

    No

  • Reticle Type

    Second Focal Plane

  • Reticle

    Fine Duplex

  • 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: 1/4MOA
    Windage: 1/4MOA

  • Adjustment Range (MOA)

    Elevation: 45
    Windage: 45

  • Adjustment Range (MIL)

    Elevation: 13.1
    Windage: 13.1

  • Adjustment Range (@ 100m)

    Elevation: 51.53" (130.9cm)
    Windage: 51.53"(130.9cm)

  • Adjustment Per Revolution

    Elevation: 15 MOA
    Windage: 15 MOA

  • Elevation Dial Travel Limit

    Total Scope Travel

  • Magnification

    6.5-20x

  • Objective Lens Diameter

    40mm

  • Linear FOV (@100yds)

    Low Mag: 14.3' (4.36m)
    High Mag: 5.5' (1.68m)

  • Angular FOV

    Low Mag: 2.7 Degree
    High Mag: 1.1 Degree

  • Eye Relief

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

  • Minimum Parallax-Free Distance (yd)

    10

  • Maintube Diameter

    1" (25.4mm)

  • Length

    14.49" (368.05mm)

  • Weight

    18.2 oz (515.96g)

About Leupold VX-3HD

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.

Leupold VX-3HD Features

  • 3:1 Zoom Ratio
  • Custom Dial System Compatible
  • Adjustable Objective
  • Elite Optical System
  • High Definition
  • Waterproof, Fogproof, & Shockproof

Warranty Information

This product has a limited lifetime warranty.

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Key Features

  • Experience superior clarity with this Leupold riflescope, ideal for precision shooting.
  • The 6.5-20x magnification range helps you spot distant targets with this versatile optic.
  • Fine Duplex reticle in the second focal plane maintains consistent target visibility.
  • Customize your ballistic drop with the Custom Dial System (CDS) for accurate shots.
  • Enjoy precise adjustments with 1/4 MOA turrets for elevation and windage control.
  • Built tough, this Leupold VX-3HD riflescope ensures long-lasting durability in the field.

What's in the box:

  • Leupold 6.5-20x40 VX-3HD Riflescope (Matte Black)
  • Leupold Lifetime Limited Warranty