Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 3-15x44 30mm CDS-SZL2 Side Focus Duplex Scope LU183848

The Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 3-15x44 is a versatile hunting optic built for the hunter who needs to transition from tight timber to open canyons without missing a beat. Many mid-range scopes lose clarity or suffer from "mushy" turrets when the distance increases, leaving you guessing at the moment of truth. This scope solves that by pairing professional-grade glass with the rock-solid CDS-SZL2 elevation system, giving you a sharp image and repeatable clicks you can actually trust.

Precise long-range shooting comes down to three things: a clear view, mechanical consistency, and a solid zero. The VX-5HD Gen 2 uses a rugged 30mm maintube and the Custom Dial System ZeroLock 2 (CDS-SZL2), which provides two full turns of adjustment while locking firmly back at zero. This setup ensures your turrets won't drift during a rough hike or heavy recoil, keeping your point of impact exactly where you set it, regardless of the terrain.

When the sun starts to dip, and the game begins to move, the 44mm objective lens and high-end glass maximize every bit of available light. The 3-15x magnification range and side focus parallax adjustment allow you to dial in a crisp image, whether your target is at 50 yards or 500. Plus, with the Guard-Ion coating shedding rain and dirt, your glass stays clear in the messy conditions where the best hunts usually happen.

Features

• Professional-Grade Optical System with optimized light transmission and aberration control for consistent edge-to-edge clarity at 15x magnification
• CDS-SZL2 elevation turret featuring a two-turn ZeroLock dial with tactile lock for repeatable long-range dialing without accidental turret movement
• Side Focus parallax adjustment calibrated from 50 yards to infinity for precise target focus at variable shooting distances
• 30mm aluminum maintube with rigid structural geometry for stable internal alignment and recoil resistance without excessive weight

Technical Specifications

• Optics: 3-15x magnification | 44mm objective | 30mm tube
• Interface: Duplex reticle | Second Focal Plane | Side Focus
• Precision: 1/4 MOA adjustments | 75 MOA total travel
• Field of View: 38.3 - 7.9 ft @ 100 yds
• Eye Relief: 3.8 - 3.9 in
• Exit Pupil: 14.6 - 2.9 mm
• Build: 6061-T6 Aluminum construction | Matte Black finish | 19.2 - 19.9 oz weight | 13.5 in length
• Environment: Waterproof | Argon/Krypton purged | CDS-SZL2 Locking turret

When reliability matters more than marketing claims, serious hunters choose optics that maintain zero, track accurately, and deliver consistent clarity in difficult light. The Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 3-15x44 CDS-SZL2 scope delivers that mechanical and optical performance in a lightweight hunting platform. Order yours today from SMKW, the trusted source for professional-grade optics and field-ready gear.