The Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 4-20x52 CDS-SZL2 Side Focus Illuminated FireDot Duplex riflescope (183858) is a matte black, 34mm tube optic built for hunters and shooters who want a long-range capable scope with bright glass, a wide zoom range, and a fast illuminated reticle. This VX-5HD Gen 2 4-20x52 with FireDot Duplex reticle combines 4-20x magnification, a 52mm objective, side focus parallax, and a locking CDS-SZL2 elevation dial in a rugged, all-weather package.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: 183858
- Magnification range: 4-20x variable power
- Objective lens diameter: 52mm
- Main tube: 34mm aluminum maintube with matte black finish
- Reticle: Illuminated FireDot Duplex, second focal plane
- Illumination: 8 brightness settings, daylight-capable red dot, push-button control with Motion Sensor Technology, powered by a CR2032 battery
- Eye relief: Approximately 3.8 inches at both low and high magnification
- Field of view at 100 yards: About 27.7 feet at 4x and 5.8 feet at 20x
- Parallax: Precision side focus parallax adjustment from 50 yards to infinity
- Adjustment graduation: 1/4 MOA per click windage and elevation
- Elevation adjustment range: 100 MOA total, 20 MOA per revolution, with a 38 MOA travel limit on the CDS-SZL2 locking elevation dial
- Windage adjustment range: 80 MOA total, 20 MOA per revolution, pop-up rezero windage dial
- Overall length: Approximately 14.5 inches
- Weight: About 24 ounces
- Construction: Waterproof, fogproof, shockproof design with Professional-Grade Optical System, Guard-ion hydrophobic lens coating, and tool-free SpeedSet rezero
Special Features
- Professional-Grade Optical System delivers class-leading light transmission, edge-to-edge clarity, and glare-cutting contrast, helping you see targets and game clearly in harsh sun and low light.
- FireDot Duplex reticle pairs a bright illuminated center dot with a classic Duplex pattern so your eye snaps to the aiming point quickly without cluttering the sight picture.
- CDS-SZL2 elevation dial locks to prevent accidental changes, includes a revolution indicator, and is compatible with a custom dial matched to your exact ballistics and conditions.
- Guard-ion lens coating sheds water, dirt, and oil, keeping the glass clearer in rain, snow, and dust with minimal maintenance.
- Motion Sensor Technology automatically powers illumination down after inactivity and instantly reactivates it when the scope moves, conserving battery life.
- Integrated throw lever and fast-focus eyepiece make magnification changes and reticle focusing quick and intuitive when you transition from close cover to long shots.
Practical Benefits
- The Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 4-20x52 (183858) fits hunting and crossover rifles that see everything from close-range timber encounters to long shots across canyons, fields, or open country.
- The 4-20x zoom range and wide low-end field of view help you locate and track animals at 4x, then zoom in for precise shot placement at extended distances with 20x.
- The illuminated FireDot Duplex reticle keeps your aiming point visible on dark animals and cluttered backgrounds at dawn and dusk, supporting accurate shots in critical low light periods.
- The CDS-SZL2 dial and generous MOA adjustment range let you range, dial to the target distance using a custom turret, and hold dead on instead of estimating holdover.
- For hunters and serious shooters who want a long-range capable scope with premium glass, a 34mm tube, locking elevation, and a fast illuminated Duplex reticle, the Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 4-20x52 CDS-SZL2 FireDot Duplex (183858) is a reliable pick.
| MANUFACTURER | LEUPOLD |
| TUBE DIAMETER | 34MM |