Leupold Mark 4HD 4.5-18x52 M1C3 FFP PR2-MOA 34mm Scope LU183625

The Leupold Mark 4HD 4.5-18x52 M1C3 FFP PR2-MOA 34mm Scope is a precision riflescope designed for long-range target shooting, competition, and extended-distance hunting where repeatable turret tracking and accurate reticle scaling are critical. Many shooters experience missed impacts due to inconsistent turret tracking or reticles that change subtension with magnification. This optic addresses that mechanical failure point with the M1C3 ZeroLock turret system and a First Focal Plane PR2-MOA reticle that maintains true measurement values at all magnification levels.

The technical advantage lies in mechanical precision and optical signal clarity. Budget scopes frequently exhibit tracking drift, where turret adjustments deviate from the intended 1/4 MOA increment and introduce cumulative error across multiple elevation corrections. The Mark 4HD platform from Leupold & Stevens mitigates this by using a precisely indexed turret assembly paired with a 34mm maintube that increases internal adjustment travel while maintaining structural rigidity. Combined with the Professional-Grade Optical System, the scope maintains contrast and resolution in high-glare or mirage conditions where lesser glass loses target definition.

In the field, the 34mm tube provides 125 MOA of elevation travel for dialing long-distance shots, while the M1C3 ZeroLock turret physically stops at the shooter’s zero to prevent accidental adjustment. The 52mm objective lens gathers usable light and feeds it through Leupold’s optical coatings, producing clear target edges even during high-glare daylight conditions.

Features

• First Focal Plane PR2-MOA Reticle — Reticle subtensions scale with magnification for accurate holdovers and ranging at any power setting
• M1C3 ZeroLock Turret System — Mechanical stop at zero prevents accidental elevation drift during transport or rapid dialing
• 34mm Main Tube — Provides increased internal adjustment range and greater elevation travel for extended-distance shooting
• Professional-Grade Optical System — Contrast-enhancing coatings improve target visibility in mirage, glare, and complex lighting

Technical Specifications

• Optics — 4.5x–18x magnification, 52mm objective, 34mm tube
• Interface — PR2-MOA reticle, First Focal Plane, Side Focus
• Precision — 1/4 MOA click adjustments, 125 MOA total elevation, 65 MOA total windage
• Field Performance — Field of view 24.0–6.3 ft @ 100 yds, eye relief 3.6–3.9 in, exit pupil 8.8–2.8 mm
• Build — 6061-T6 aluminum construction, matte black finish, 27.3 oz weight, 14.6 in length
• Environment — Waterproof and fogproof with Argon-Krypton purging, M1C3 ZeroLock system

When precision matters, mechanical reliability and optical clarity aren’t optional—they’re required. The Leupold Mark 4HD 4.5-18x52 M1C3 delivers the tracking consistency and optical performance serious shooters depend on. Get it from SMKW, the trusted source for professional-grade optics, gear, and field-proven equipment.