The Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm Illuminated FireDot Duplex riflescope (172368) is a variable-power matte black hunting scope built for shooters who demand high-definition glass, a wide magnification range, and a lit reticle that performs in any light condition. If you are searching for an illuminated variable power hunting riflescope with a custom elevation dial system, the VX-5HD delivers precision and adaptability in one purpose-built package.
Key Features
- Manufacturer Part Number: 172368
- Magnification: 3-15x variable
- Objective Lens Diameter: 44mm
- Main Tube Diameter: 30mm
- Reticle: Illuminated FireDot Duplex, second focal plane
- Finish: Matte black
- Weight: 19.7 oz
- Overall Length: 13.5 inches
- Eye Relief: 3.7 to 3.8 inches
- Field of View: 38.3 ft at 3x to 7.7 ft at 15x at 100 yards
- Elevation Adjustment: CDS-ZL2, 1/4 MOA per click, 75 MOA total range
- Windage Adjustment: Pop-up rezero, 1/4 MOA per click, 75 MOA total range
- Parallax Adjustment: Side focus, parallax-free from 50 yards
- Illumination Settings: 8 brightness levels, CR2032 battery
- Battery Life: Up to 1,600 hours on low, 300 hours on high
- Action Compatibility: Waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof construction
Special Features
- The Professional-Grade Optical System maximizes light transmission throughout the full magnification range, producing a sharper, brighter image than standard hunting scope glass at any power setting.
- Guard-Ion lens coating bonds to the outer lens surface at the molecular level, repelling water, oil, and debris while resisting scratches from brush and field handling.
- The CDS-ZL2 elevation dial locks securely at zero with a push-button mechanism, preventing accidental movement during a carry or a climb, then unlocks instantly when you need to dial a correction.
- The CDS-ZL2 system is compatible with custom-engraved ballistic dials that Leupold builds to your specific load, letting you match the turret to your rifle and ammunition combination.
- Motion Sensor Technology detects when the rifle has been stationary for five minutes and shifts the illuminated dot to standby mode, preserving battery life without requiring you to manually switch it off.
- The FireDot center illumination places a single bright dot at the reticle center, keeping the aiming point visible against dark timber, heavy shadows, or low-angle morning light.
- Designed, machined, and assembled in the USA and backed by Leupold's lifetime guarantee.
Practical Benefits
- The 3x low end gives you a wide, fast sight picture for close-range shots in dense cover, while 15x on the high end resolves distant targets cleanly across open country.
- The side-focus parallax adjustment lets you dial parallax correction without breaking your cheek weld or repositioning your hands on the rifle.
- The 30mm tube provides additional elevation and windage adjustment range over a standard 1-inch tube, giving you more dialing room for long-range corrections or steep shooting angles.
- The 8-level illumination system with daylight-bright settings makes the FireDot Duplex usable in direct sunlight as well as deep shade, covering every lighting scenario a hunt can present.
- Whether you are glassing open fields, posting in a treestand, or running a precision rifle at distance, the VX-5HD 3-15x44 (172368) adapts to the shot without requiring a scope change.
- Your investment in this optic carries the full protection of Leupold's lifetime guarantee, which means the scope stays in service as long as you shoot it.
The Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm Illuminated FireDot Duplex (172368) is a capable tool and a solid fit for the serious hunter or precision shooter who needs one optic to handle everything from close timber to long-range field work.
| MANUFACTURER | LEUPOLD |