Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm Rifle Scope

Rifle scopes are an essential addition to any rifle, regardless of whether the user is a beginner or an avid shooter.  They help to improve your accuracy by bringing the target closer. There is a lot to keep in mind when choosing the best scopes from the wide array in the market; the brand, for example.

Leupold scopes are some of the best scopes there are.  They are rugged, clear, and lightweight and provide maximum accuracy regardless of the shooting distance. Leupold scopes are classified into different series, whereby the magnification and accuracy differ from one scope to another.

The VX-5HD riflescopes from Leupold are made with everything you need and nothing you don’t. They have high-definition lenses, extended low-light hunting performance, and the Leupold Lifetime Guarantee. They offer a 5:1 zoom ratio which provides 5 times more magnification at high power than at low power.

The Leupold VX-5HD 3-15×44 Illuminated Rifle Scope is made for the hunt. As the name suggests, it is designed with a FireDot illuminated reticle that provides bright, red-dot-like performance during the day as well as an easy one-button intensity adjustment.

The scope combines a high-definition optical system and the Twilight Max Light Management system to provide hunters with more shooting time at dawn and dusk thanks to the sharpened clarity and superior low-light performance.

This Leupold scope comes with a specialized Custom Dial ZeroLock 2 (CDS-ZL2) elevation dial that locks in place preventing accidentally rotating off zero. It allows a quick button press to dial up the elevation by two turns. The Leupold Custom Dial System (CDS) laser-etches your scope’s elevation dial to match your load, velocity, and conditions for quick, precise shots.

The scope is equipped with 2nd Generation Argon/Krypton waterproofing which nearly eliminates the effects of thermal shock. The Argon/Krypton molecules are significantly larger than nitrogen molecules. This helps to reduce the diffusion of gases sealed inside your scope more than the nitrogen technology used in most scopes.

Key features

• It has a Twin Bias Spring Erector system
• The scope has blackened lens edges which reduce unwanted glare and diffusion through the lens edges for better resolution, improved contrast, and superior optical performance
• It uses an extremely fast-focus eyepiece that ensures eye box, superior field of view, and optimal diopter adjustment in the field. It allows easy adjustment of the diopter.
• It features a CDS Custom Dial System that gives you flexibility with different loads, conditions, and calibers
• It features a CDS-ZL2 Zero Lock Adjustment with Revolution Indicator
• The scope has a Guard-Ion rain-shedding coating that helps keep off water, dirt, and fingerprint while ensuring durability and scratch resistance
• The scope lenses are made of lead-free glass which is not only environmentally friendly, but also provides extremely vivid color, life-like clarity, and higher overall performance
• It uses MST (Motion Sensor Technology) which allows easy illumination activation with a single touch of the button or twist of the dial. The reticle automatically switches to standby mode after 5 minutes of inactivity and reactivates with a movement for extended battery life
• It uses the Twilight Max Light Management System which provides usable light to your eye and forms a crisp, highly contrasting image

Specifications

• Zoom Ratio: 5:1
• Objective lens diameter: 44 mm
• Magnification: 3-15 x
• Tube diameter: 30 mm
• Exit pupil: 2.9 mm
• Field of view, linear: 38.2-7.9 ft. at 100 yds.
• Eye relief: 3.7-3.82 inches
• Weight: 19 oz.

Pros

• Environmentally friendly calcium-fluoride lenses
• It is 100% waterproof and fog-proof
• Extended battery life

Cons

• Costly