Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 3-15×44 30mm CDS-SZL2 Side Focus

Description

The Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 3-15x riflescope is built around Leupold’s Professional-Grade Optical System to deliver high light transmission and clear resolution across its zoom range. Its 5:1 magnification ratio adapts from close-range work in timber to longer-range target identification. This model features Leupold’s CDS-SZL2 elevation system, a precision side-focus for parallax correction and the familiar Duplex reticle for fast target acquisition. Guard-Ion lens coatings help repel water, dirt and oil while an integrated throw lever and SpeedSet elevation dial support quick adjustments in the field.

Key Specifications

• The magnification range is 3–15x for versatile close-to-long-range use.
• The tube diameter is 30mm for increased adjustment travel and rigidity.
• The reticle type is Duplex in the second focal plane.
• The scope weight is approximately 19.9 oz for a balance of stability and portability.
• Parallax is adjustable via a precision side focus to aid target clarity at varied distances.
• The elevation adjustment system is CDS-SZL2 with a SpeedSet re-zero feature.
• The focal plane is second focal plane, keeping reticle subtensions constant at one magnification.
• Eye relief measures approximately 3.8–3.9 in across the magnification range.
• The field of view at 100 yards is approximately 37.7–9.9 ft @ 100 yds across the zoom range.
• The exterior finish is Black Matte with Guard-Ion optical coating.

Lightweight yet feature-rich, the VX-5HD Gen 2 provides practical magnification, reliable adjustment tools and weather-resistant construction for demanding field use. Its compact profile and refined controls make it well suited for hunters and shooters who need adaptable optics with precision elevation options and a time-tested reticle. The combination of Guard-Ion coatings, SpeedSet dial and side-focus parallax gives a dependable, no-nonsense optical package for a wide range of environments and shooting requirements.

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