Leupold Alumina 3in 42mm VX-6 Lens Shade – Matte Black 118768

Description

Low sun and spitting rain are two of the fastest ways to lose your sight picture at the worst possible moment. Leupold's Alumina 3in 42mm Lens Shade handles both by extending out past your objective to block stray light and shield the glass from weather. It threads right onto the front of the scope, so once it's on you can forget about it until it saves you a shot.

How the 42mm Alumina Lens Shade Earns Its Keep

This shade is built for Leupold scopes carrying a 42mm objective, and it fits VX-5HD, VX-6, and VX-6HD models. One thing worth noting: it is not compatible with the Leupold M8 or FX-3 42mm riflescopes, so double check which scope you're running before ordering. The matte black finish matches Leupold's optics and keeps reflections down in the field.

Thread Two Together for Custom Length

One of the smarter touches here is that the 3-inch Alumina shades thread together end to end. If you hunt or shoot in situations with really harsh angled light, you can stack a second shade to push the hood out even further. That flexibility means you're not locked into a single length the way you are with a lot of fixed sunshades.

Built From Aluminum, Made in the USA

Leupold machines these out of aluminum, which keeps the weight down to right around 1.7 ounces while still shrugging off the knocks that come with field use. Like the rest of the Alumina line, it's designed, machined, and assembled in the USA. It's a simple piece of gear, but a well-made one that quietly does its job hunt after hunt and range day after range day.