Leupold VX-3HD Hunting Scope 3.5-10x40 Duplex Reticle LU180617

When the first light breaks over the treeline and the woods shift from stillness to opportunity, there’s a moment when everything depends on what you can see. The Leupold VX-3HD Hunting Scope 3.5-10x40 Duplex Reticle is built for that razor-thin window of dawn when animals move, shadows blend, and clarity matters more than anything else. This scope isn’t just an accessory; it’s the trusted companion that turns uncertainty into precision. With its rugged build, exceptional low-light performance, and unmistakable Leupold craftsmanship, it delivers the confidence hunters rely on when the stakes are high and the margin for error is slim.

The VX-3HD is engineered to reveal more detail, cut through glare, and maintain absolute reliability no matter where your hunt leads. Crafted, machined, and assembled in the USA, it reflects Leupold’s longstanding dedication to durability and optical excellence. Whether you’re tracking through dense timber, glassing across a wide canyon, or lining up that once-per-season opportunity at legal light, this scope brings together clarity, speed, and dependable repeatability in a lightweight platform purpose-built for serious hunters.

Technical details are structured to support real-world performance. The Elite Optical System provides superior dawn-to-dusk light transmission, elite glare reduction, and exceptional clarity. Its versatile 3.5-10x magnification offers the flexibility required for both close-in whitetails and long-range mule deer, while the 40mm objective keeps the design compact without sacrificing brightness. The Duplex reticle, a Leupold original, delivers fast target acquisition with bold outer posts and fine precision at center, making it especially effective in low-light environments.

Mechanically, the VX-3HD is built to be intuitive and dependable. The CDS-ZL elevational dial gives shooters a secure zero lock, precise 1/4 MOA adjustments, and the flexibility to add a custom dial later. It offers a full 55 MOA of travel, with tactile finger-click windage control that lets you fine-tune quickly and confidently. The 1-inch maintube keeps weight to a minimum at just 13.1 ounces, while maintaining the rugged, shockproof design hunters expect. Waterproof and fogproof construction ensures that your optic performs no matter the weather.

This scope stands out because it fills the needs of multiple hunters. It’s ideal for the big game hunter seeking a do-everything magnification range, the low-light shooter who demands clarity during the best animal movement, the mountain hunter who counts ounces on long ascents, and the practical shooter who needs a dial system that’s simple, secure, and trustworthy.

Bullet Points
• 3.5-10x magnification with 40mm objective
• Elite Optical System for superior low-light clarity
• Duplex second focal plane reticle
• CDS-ZL ZeroLock elevation dial, 1/4 MOA clicks
• 55 MOA elevation and windage travel
• 1-inch maintube, 13.1 oz weight
• Waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof
• Scratch resistant lenses; reversible throw lever
• Designed, machined, and assembled in the USA

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