LEUPOLD 183854 VX-5HD GEN 2 3-15X50 CDS-SZL2 ILL. FIREDOT 30MM

The Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 3-15x50 CDS-SZL2 Side Focus Illuminated FireDot Duplex riflescope (183854) is a matte black, 30mm tube optic built for hunters who want one scope that can handle tight cover at low power and long, low-light shots at high power. This VX-5HD Gen 2 3-15x50 with FireDot Duplex reticle combines a broad 3-15x zoom range, a bright 50mm objective, side focus parallax, and a locking CDS-SZL2 elevation dial for serious all-around hunting performance.

Key Features

• Manufacturer part number: 183854
• Magnification range: 3-15x variable power
• Objective lens diameter: 50mm
• Main tube: 30mm aluminum maintube with matte black finish
• Reticle: Illuminated FireDot Duplex, second focal plane
• Illumination: 8 brightness settings, daylight-bright capable, push-button control, Motion Sensor Technology with CR2032 battery
• Eye relief: Approximately 3.8 inches at low magnification and 3.9 inches at high magnification
• Field of view at 100 yards: About 37.7 feet at 3x and 7.8 feet at 15x
• Parallax: Side focus parallax adjustment from 50 yards to infinity
• Adjustment graduation: 1/4 MOA per click windage and elevation
• Elevation adjustment range: 85 MOA total, 20 MOA per revolution, with a 38 MOA travel limit on the CDS-SZL2 locking elevation dial
• Windage adjustment range: 85 MOA total, 20 MOA per revolution, pop-up rezero windage dial
• Weight: Approximately 21.3 ounces
• Overall length: About 13.5 inches
• Construction: Waterproof, fogproof, shockproof design with Professional-Grade Optical System, Guard-ion hydrophobic lens coating, and tool-free SpeedSet rezero

Special Features

• Professional-Grade Optical System delivers excellent light transmission, strong glare reduction, and high resolution so you can see detail and game clearly in harsh light and at dawn and dusk.
• FireDot Duplex reticle pairs a bright illuminated center dot with a classic Duplex pattern, giving a fast, intuitive aiming point that stands out on dark animals and cluttered backgrounds.
• CDS-SZL2 elevation dial locks to prevent accidental adjustment, includes a revolution indicator, and accepts a free custom dial matched to your specific ballistics and conditions.
• Guard-ion lens coating sheds water, dirt, and smudges, keeping the sight picture clearer in rain, snow, and dust with less cleaning required.
• Side focus parallax knob lets you fine tune parallax and image focus from 50 yards to infinity, improving precision on mid to long range shots.
• Motion Sensor Technology turns illumination off after inactivity and instantly reactivates it with movement, extending battery life without extra button presses.

Practical Benefits

• The Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 3-15x50 (183854) fits big game rifles and crossover hunting rigs that need to perform in thick timber, broken country, and open fields with one optic.
• The 3-15x magnification range and wide low-end field of view help you acquire and track game quickly at close to mid distances, then zoom in for precise shot placement at extended ranges.
• The illuminated FireDot Duplex reticle supports accurate shot placement in low light and against dark or shaded targets, which is critical at the times animals move most.
• The CDS-SZL2 dial and generous MOA travel let you range, dial to the distance, and hold dead on instead of estimating holdover, improving confidence on longer shots.
• For hunters looking for a single, versatile scope with premium glass, a bright 50mm objective, locking elevation, and a fast, illuminated Duplex reticle, the Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 3-15x50 CDS-SZL2 FireDot Duplex (183854) is a dependable option.