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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

2026-03-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

5-stars! Leupold sets the standard.

5-stars! Leupold sets the standard. Lifetime optic.

Christopher Y.

2026-03-14T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

It's what I expect form

It's what I expect form Leupod. Good glass, nice and clear the lock is a great feature if you plan to dial up. I haven't ordered the custom turret yet but plan to very soon. Thanks Leupold you made my son very happy!!

Thomas C.

2026-03-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Just the perfect scope. CDS

Just the perfect scope. CDS is amazing! Thanks leupold.

Brennan R.

2026-03-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Light weight good glass you

Light weight good glass you can't go wrong

Daniel K.

2026-03-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent purchase, completely satisfied.

I have this on my Ruger American Gen 2. I have only shot it out to 220 yards but the optics were excellent, no CA I could detect, the turrets are rock solid and tactile and I managed multiple sub moa groups at that distance. Two thumbs up

Mike F.

2026-03-09T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Shipping was fast. Customer service

Shipping was fast. Customer service was right to on point, I had an issue with one base mounting screw. A replacement was shipped promptly. Scope has been mounted, working up a load for the rifle. Everything appears to function properly and the glass is exactly what you expect from Leupold! The flip back scope covers are a must have!

Zach R.

2026-03-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This is a fantastic scope,

This is a fantastic scope, so clear. I put it on a M77/22mag. It works great and the finish is awesome.

Rick H.

2026-03-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Wonderful hunting scope

Wonderful hunting scope

DEAN S.

2026-03-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this scope, have 3

Love this scope, have 3 and would buy more if they still made it

DEAN S.

2026-02-27T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Absolutely love this new scope

Absolutely love this new scope especially the firedot.

Allen O.

2026-02-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope, cool color

Great scope, cool color

Robert N.

2026-02-23T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

The field of view is

The field of view is very difficult to adjust to. I had a hard time getting full view so much so I am selling the scope since I can't return it

Troy W.

2026-02-22T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Haven't got to use it

Haven't got to use it in the field yet but got mounted and gun zero'd in at 200 with no problems, seems to track like should so far. So far happy with it

Jerrad P.

2026-02-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Scope

Great Scope

rick j.

2026-02-19T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

exceeds expectations

exceeds expectations

Don L.

2026-02-19T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Such great clarity from a

Such great clarity from a great price point of not breaking the bank. Perfect option for mid level caliber rifle.

Mark S.

2026-02-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope per cost. FireDot

Great scope per cost. FireDot and magnification for the money can't be beat. Great product

Tom M.

2026-02-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope. Typical Leupold quality.

Great scope. Typical Leupold quality.

Pasqualino I.

2026-02-17T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Always the best from Leupold!

Always the best from Leupold!

John S.

2026-02-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I use it at 50'

I use it at 50' on a 22 rimfire benchrest shooting. Like that you can adjust the parallax down to be able to shoot 50'. Would recommend this scope for a 22 rimfire.

Michael H.

2026-02-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The clarity and versatility of

The clarity and versatility of this scope make it a perfect fit for our combat veteran/ first responders program, The Veterans Afield Foundation. Wether hunting close quarters in thick timber and low light or open country and long range this scope adapts to the circumstances.

David H.

2026-02-15T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Like Usual, Leupold tends to

Like Usual, Leupold tends to lead in optical clarity and quality. There are a few sharper than desired edges on cut surfaces that could use attention.

Kyler R.

2026-02-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

As usual Leupold Scopes are

As usual Leupold Scopes are awesome we put this scope on our 22 rifles and we're hitting a 4" gong at 210 yards! We're really enjoying these scopes.

Suanne S.

2026-02-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for what I wanted.

Perfect for what I wanted. Great scope for a good price.

Mark N.

2026-02-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Wonderful optic, great value. Highly

Wonderful optic, great value. Highly recommend!

Owen K.

2026-02-12T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

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2026-02-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

All the optics I bought

All the optics I bought from you guys are great

Scott L.

2026-02-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Upgraded from a VX 3

Upgraded from a VX 3 50 that I have had 15 plus years. The 50 was great but the new HD with the 40 obj. provided even better clarity and brightness. Also, great customer service

Kevin D.

2026-02-09T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope.

Great scope.

Luis F.

2026-02-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great low light capabilities and

Great low light capabilities and perfect for hunting my areas in the southeast.

Thomas C.

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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)

  • UPC Code

    030317033002

About Leupold VX-3HD

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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.

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.

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