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Overview
Leupold VX-5HD 2-10×42 (30mm) riflescope with an Illuminated FireDot Duplex reticle.
- Motion Sensor Technology: illumination switches to standby after five minutes of inactivity, and re-illuminates with a button touch (battery preserved).
- CDS-ZL2 elevation dial with locking zero to help prevent accidental movement.
- Second focal plane (SFP) reticle.
- 30mm main tube for increased adjustment range.
Reticle / Turrets
- Reticle: Illum. FireDot Duplex (illuminated)
- Reticle focal plane: Second Focal Plane
- Elevation adjustment: CDS-ZL2, 1/4 MOA per click
- Elevation range: 70 MOA (20 MIL)
- Windage adjustment: 1/4 MOA per click
- Windage range: 70 MOA (20 MIL)
- Elevation dial travel limit: 38 MOA
Magnification & Optics
- Magnification: 2x to 10x (variable)
- Objective lens diameter: 42mm
- Fixed parallax-free distance: 150 yd
- Eye relief: 3.7 in (low mag), 3.8 in (high mag)
- Linear FOV (ft @ 100 yd): 56.5 (low) / 11.5 (high)
- Angular FOV (degrees): 10.8 (low) / 2.2 (high)
Illumination / Battery
- Daylight brightness illumination: Yes
- Illumination settings: 8
- Battery type: CR2032
- Battery life (hours): Low 1600, Medium 1000, High 300
Included / Compatibility
- BDC dial included: No
- Custom BDC dial compatible: Yes
- Rezero type: Set screw
- Switch type: Push button
Additional Notes
Leupold VX-5HD riflescopes are made in the USA and feature Leupold’s Lifetime Guarantee.
Specifications
- Manufacturer:
- Leupold
- Category:
- lpvo-scope
- Weight:
- 18.9 oz (1.18 lbs)
- Length:
- 8.0"
- UPC:
- 030317012151
- MPN:
- 171389
- Required Component:
- No
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