Leupold VX-5HD
Overview, Dimensions and Specifications
When I set out for a week in the Rockies, I needed a scope that could handle both close-range shots and extend to 500 yards. That’s when I decided to try out the Leupold VX-5HD.
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Built for tough conditions
Key details
Overview
When I set out for a week in the Rockies, I needed a scope that could handle both close-range shots and extend to 500 yards. That’s when I decided to try out the Leupold VX-5HD.
Its 3-15x magnification felt like the perfect balance—giving me clarity on distant shots without the bulk of a larger scope. What impressed me the most was Leupold’s Twilight Max HD Light Management System, which kept my sight clear even in the low light of early dawn and dusk.
Plus, the Custom Dial System (CDS) made adjusting for long shots a breeze. In tough terrain, this scope stood up to it all—proving it’s built for serious hunters looking for reliable performance.
Leupold VX-5HD Specifications
Basic Details
- Brand
- Leupold
- Color
- Matte Black
- Style
- VX-5HD
- Sport
- Hunting, Shooting
- Item Weight
- 1.5 Pounds
- Material
- Aluminum
Magnification & Range
- Magnification
- 4-20x
- Parallax Setting
- 50 yards to infinity
Performance Insights
- Eye Relief
- 3.7 in
- Zoom Ratio
- 5:1
- FOV
- 5.2-1.0 degrees
- Night Vision
- No
Diameter & Tube Size
- Tube Size
- 34mm
- Tube Diameter
- 34mm
- Objective Diameter
- 52mm
Compatibility
- Compatible Devices
- Handgun
- Mounting Type
- Picatinny Mount
Additional Features
- Reticle
- FireDot Duplex
- Max Elevation Adjustment
- 75 MOA
Accessories & Warranty
- Includes
- Lens Caps, User Manual, Warranty Information, CR2032 Battery (for illuminated reticle)
- Warranty
- Leupold Full Lifetime Guarantee
Built for Tough Conditions
- Waterproof
- Yes
- Fogproof
- Yes
- Shockproof
- Yes
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