The Leupold VX-3HD 6.5-20x50 Side Focus CDS-T Fine Duplex riflescope (182900) is a matte black, 30mm tube optic built for mid to long range hunting and target shooting, combining a broad 6.5-20x zoom range, side focus parallax, and a precise Fine Duplex reticle. This VX-3HD 6.5-20x50 CDS-T scope provides generous elevation travel, repeatable tracking, and a bright image through Leupold’s premium optical system in a relatively lightweight package.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: 182900
- Magnification range: 6.5-20x variable power
- Objective lens diameter: 50mm
- Main tube: 30mm aluminum maintube with matte black finish
- Reticle: Fine Duplex reticle in the second focal plane, non-illuminated
- Eye relief: Approximately 4.4 inches at low power and 3.6 inches at high power
- Field of view at 100 yards: About 14.1 feet at 6.5x and 5.8 feet at 20x
- Parallax: Side focus parallax adjustment with a minimum parallax-free distance of 75 yards
- Adjustment graduation: 1/4 MOA per click windage and elevation
- Elevation adjustment range: 65 MOA total, 15 MOA per revolution with CDS-Target style dial
- Windage adjustment range: 55 MOA total, 15 MOA per revolution
- Overall length: About 14.37 inches
- Weight: Approximately 20.8 ounces
- Construction: Waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof design using Leupold’s Elite Optical System with scratch-resistant exterior lenses
Special Features
- Elite Optical System delivers strong low light performance, glare reduction, and high resolution to help you see targets clearly at dawn, dusk, and in bright sun.
- Fine Duplex reticle provides thin, precise crosshairs inside a clean field, ideal for small targets and exact shot placement at higher magnification.
- CDS-T (Custom Dial System – Target) elevation dial exposes the full MOA adjustment range in 1/4 MOA increments, supporting precise long range dialing with custom ballistic data.
- Side focus parallax adjustment lets you tune focus and parallax from 75 yards to infinity, which reduces apparent reticle movement and sharpens the target image at distance.
- Match-grade repeatability in the turrets and clear, tactile clicks support confident adjustments for both hunting and range work.
- Lightweight yet robust 30mm construction keeps the scope durable enough for field use without adding unnecessary weight to your rifle.
Practical Benefits
- The Leupold VX-3HD 6.5-20x50 CDS-T Fine Duplex (182900) suits varmint rifles, precision hunting setups, and target rigs that regularly engage mid to long range targets.
- The 6.5-20x magnification range lets you run moderate power for scanning and tracking, then dial up to 20x when you need to resolve small targets or tiny aiming points.
- The Fine Duplex reticle and side focus parallax help you make precise shots on small game, varmints, and distant steel without a cluttered view obscuring the target.
- The CDS-T elevation dial and ample MOA travel allow you to use custom ballistics and dial accurate come-ups instead of relying on rough holdover estimates.
- For hunters and shooters looking for a mid-to-long range scope with premium glass, precise turrets, and a refined Duplex reticle, the Leupold VX-3HD 6.5-20x50 CDS-T Fine Duplex (182900) is a capable tool.
| MANUFACTURER | LEUPOLD |