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Questions & Answers
Your specs refers to "CDS Dials" for specific ballistics. I am shooting a Remington 700 .243 + Hornady Whitetail ammo 100 gr. Which dial? Expert Answer

The CDS System works by laser-inscribing your scope’s elevation dial to match your load, velocity and conditions.

The scope will come with a coupon/instructions on how to get your free custom dial from Leupold

by Matt S., Gear Expert, January 15, 2018
Why no mention of CDS dial in the lead description? Does it have it? Expert Answer

The Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm Rifle Scope is compatible with the CDS turrets. The Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm Rifle Scopes come with an MOA or MIL turret. Once you determine the ammo you will be shooting through your rifle you can contact Leupold in order to order your CDS turret.

by Hunter, Gear Expert, October 4, 2022
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Mmmm, Quality by Matt S., Gear Expert, October 11, 2017
This scope was as expected. Phenomenal. Picked it up for a recently finished lightweight AR. Paired it with an Aero P. mount, rock solid without deadweight. Love the optical quality/clarity. Zeroed at 100yds without issue. Only worked it out to 20...
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Helpful Positive Review Impressive, light weight optic by WoostaHog, July 14, 2017
After an exhaustive search, I chose this optic to top out a DD5V1. I got the fire dot reticle (model 172368) and couldn't be happier. At 3x it works well enough to be used as a red dot. Typical Leupold quality and clarity. One of the main deciding ...
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Helpful Positive Review Another Luepold Worth Investing In. by Topwaterpro, Verified Owner, January 9, 2019
Purchased the 5HD last year during one of Optics Planets "killer deals". Shipping was fast. Packaging was good by OP. I've spent a small fortune on optics the last year this is the 3rd scope I received with a white residue on it. I've called Luepold ...
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Helpful Positive Review This is going on my new SigSaure Cross Rifle in 6.5 Creedmore. by Michael Musko, April 16, 2021
I can’t tell you yet as I’m getting my scope tomorrow. I have researched quite a few scopes and for the price you get a ton of high quality. I was lookin for something simple to operate. This Scope is easy ,you zero at 100 yards & then when you are r...
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Helpful Positive Review Hoping for the best... by Kevin rolan, December 12, 2023
My new scope is at the gunsmith being mounted... Disappointed in lack of in box instructions for torque of screws and other things. Looking forward to getting the CDS but even that is daunting to this old man. To get it you have to use some kind of a...
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Helpful Positive Review Excellent optics!!! by Bawana, Verified Owner, December 26, 2023
This was my first Leupold purchase in many years as I had become a German snob! Needless to say, I was not expecting this scope to perform like my other European manufactured scopes. Boy, was I surprised! Crystal clear lenses, wide magnification rang...
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Product Info for Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP)

The Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44 Illuminated CDS-ZL2 Rifle Scope is built for the hunt with a FireDot illuminated reticle that provides bright, red-dot like performance during the day and easy one-button intensity adjustment. Combining a High Definition optical system and the Twilight Max Light Management system, these Rifle Scopes by Leupold provide hunters with a distinct advantage at dawn and dusk due to sharpened clarity and superior low-light performance. The Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x MST Rifle Scope has a specialized Custom Dial ZeroLock 2 (CDS-ZL2) elevation dial that locks in place so you won't accidentally rotate off zero, and with a quick button press you can dial up the elevation by two turns. For extreme accuracy when it counts, choose the Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm Side Focus Rifle Scope.image

Every CDS model scope comes with a standard MOA or MIL dial right out of the box, so it's not a custom dial yet. To get yours, enter your ballistic information that can usually be found on your ammo box or the manufacturer's website and some of the environmental conditions where you'll be shooting the most, and we will laser-etch a new elevation dial to match. Once you receive the new dial in the mail, swap out the standard MOA or MIL dial, and you're good to go. The Custom Dial System® (CDS) ensures your scope is now perfectly tuned to the ballistics of your rifle.

Fully understanding your ballistics can be intimidating. That's why the Leupold Custom Dial System® (CDS) laser-etches your scope's elevation dial to match your load, velocity, and conditions. All you do is range your target, turn the dial to that number, and aim dead on. No more holdovers, bullet drop reticles, or ballistic calculators. Just quick, accurate shots every time.

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Specifications for Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP):

Manufacturer: Leupold
Objective Lens Diameter: 44 mm
Magnification: 3 - 15 x
Tube Diameter: 30 mm
Reticle Focal Plane: Second Focal Plane (SFP)
Exit Pupil: 2.9 mm
Finish: Matte
Field of View, Linear: 38.2 - 7.9 ft at 100 yds
Eye Relief: 3.7 - 3.82 in
Color: Black
Weight: 19.7 oz
Length: 13.5 in
Parallax: Side Focus
Battery Type: CR2032
Fabric/Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
Adjustment Range: 75 MOA
Lens Material: Glass
Optical Coating: Guard-Ion Rain Shedding
Brightness Settings: 8
Weather Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance Level: Waterproof
Shockproof: Yes
Fogproof: Yes
Battery Quantity: 1
Package Type: Box
Included Accessories: Standard
Magnification Type: Variable
Additional Features: Custom Dial System
Condition: New
Custom Dial Compatible: Yes
Attachment Type: Riflescope Ring

Features of Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP):

  • 5:1 ZOOM RATIOЖ A versatile 5:1 zoom ratio gives you 5 times more magnification at high power than at low power (model magnification ranges may be available in powers of 5x: 1-5, 2-10, 3-15, 4-20, etc.), so you can adjust your magnification to find the perfect balance between magnification and field of view for any situation. The larger the zoom ratio, the more versatile one scope can be.
  • PROFESSIONAL-GRADE OPTICAL SYSTEM: Leupold’s Professional-Grade Optical System offers unmatched light transmission that’s designed to outperform in the most challenging lighting conditions, industry-leading glare reduction for a clear image in harsh, direct light, and the resolution and clarity that professional guides and shooters demand in the field.
  • SIDE FOCUS: The side focus adjusts the scope's parallax, making the reticle clearer and have less perceived movement when you're shooting at different distances.
  • CUSTOM DIAL SYSTEM: Leupold's Custom Dial System (CDS) gives you the ability to customize your turret (adjustment dial) to your exact ballistics and environmental conditions. Once your new custom dial is installed, simply range the target, turn the dial to that number, and aim dead on.
  • CDS-ZL2 ELEVATION DIAL: The CDS-ZL2 (ZeroLock 2) provides two revolutions of elevation adjustment while eliminating accidental dial movement with the push-button ZeroLock system. It also features Leupold's award-winning Custom Dial System (CDS), which allows shooters to order a laser-marked bullet-drop dial to match their exact ballistics and conditions.
  • SECOND FOCAL PLANE: In Second Focal Plane (rear focal plane) scopes, the reticle stays the same size while the target grows and shrinks when you adjust the magnification. These reticles are ideal for lowlight hunting situations and in scopes that don't utilize hash marks for range estimation.
  • ZERO LOCK DIAL: The ZeroLock system eliminates accidental dial movement by locking it in place.
  • ZERO STOP: The ZeroStop system creates a backstop when returning the dial back to zero, so you don't accidently turn the dial a full revolution in the wrong direction.
  • GUARD-ION: Guard-ion is a hydrophobic lens coating that sheds dirt and water for a maintenance-free, clear, crisp image.
  • WATERPROOF, FOGPROOF, & SHOCKPROOF: Leupold pioneered modern waterproof and fogproof technology using advanced internal gasses and sealing methods that withstand extreme temperatures, elevation changes, and shocks, so the internals of the optics stay moisture free and crystal clear for life.
  • Package Contents:

    • Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP)
    • Bungee Lens Covers
    • Life time warranty

    Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP) Orderable Models

    List of Orderable Models

    Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm Rifle Scope, 30 mm Tube, Second Focal Plane, Black, Matte, Red FireDot Duplex Reticle, MOA Adjustment, 172368 , MPN: 172368 , UPC: 030317013851 , Code: LU-RS-VX5D1544-172368
    Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm Rifle Scope, 30 mm Tube, Second Focal Plane, Black, Matte, Non-Illuminated Duplex Reticle, MOA Adjustment, 171714 , MPN: 171714 , UPC: 030317012861 , Code: LU-RS-VX5D1544-171714
    Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm Rifle Scope, 30 mm Tube, Second Focal Plane, Black, Matte, Non-Illuminated Wind-Plex Reticle, MOA Adjustment, 171715 , MPN: 171715 , UPC: 030317012854 , Code: LU-RS-VX5D1544-171715
    Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm Rifle Scope, 30 mm Tube, Second Focal Plane, Black, Matte, Non-Illuminated HTMR Reticle, Mil Rad Adjustment, 178027 , MPN: 178027 , UPC: 030317023867 , Code: LU-RS-VX5D1544-178027

    Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP) Unavailable & Discontinued Models

    List of Unorderable Models

    Open Box, Dealer Demo, Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm 30mm CDS-ZL2 Side Focus Matte Duplex Reticle Rifle Scope, Black, 171714 , MPN: 171714-DMO , Code: LU-RS-VX5D1544-171714-DMO
    Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm CDS-ZL2 Side Focus Matte Duplex 171714 w/ Objective and Eyepiece Cover & 3in Sunshade & Scope Cover , MPN: 171714-KIT1 , Code: LU-RS-VX5D1544-171714-KIT1
    Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm CDS-ZL2 Side Focus Matte Wind-Plex 171715 w/ Objective and Eyepiece Cover & 3in Sunshade & Scope Cover , MPN: 171715-KIT1 , Code: LU-RS-VX5D1544-171715-KIT1
    Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm Rifle Scope, 30 mm Tube, Second Focal Plane, Black, Matte, Non-Illuminated Boone & Crockett Reticle, MOA Adjustment, 171717 , MPN: 171717 , UPC: 030317012878 , Code: LU-RS-VX5D1544-171717
    Open Box, Dealer Demo, Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm Rifle Scope, 30 mm Tube, Second Focal Plane, Black, Matte, Non-Illuminated Wind-Plex Reticle, MOA Adjustment, 171715 , MPN: 171715-DMO , Code: LU-RS-VX5D1544-171715-DMO
    Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm CDS-ZL2 Side Focus Matte FireDot Duplex 172368 w/ Objective and Eyepiece Cover & 3in Sunshade & Scope Cover , MPN: 172368-KIT1 , Code: LU-RS-VX5D1544-172368-KIT1
    DEMO, Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm 30mm CDS-ZL2 Side Focus Matte FireDot Duplex Reticle Rifle Scope, Black, 172368 , MPN: 172368-DEMO , Code: LU-RS-VX5D1544-172368-DEMO
    DEMO, Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44 Rifle Scope, 30mm, Mil CDS-ZL2 Side Focus HTMR, Matte Black, 178027 , MPN: 178027-DEMO , Code: LU-RS-VX5D1544-178027-DEMO
    Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm Rifle Scope, 30 mm Tube, Second Focal Plane, Black, Matte, Non-Illuminated Boone & Crockett Reticle, MOA Adjustment, w/ Lens Covers, Sunshade & Scope Cover, 171717-KIT1 , MPN: 171717-KIT1 , Code: LU-RS-VX5D1544-171717-KIT1
    Open Box, Dealer Demo, Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm 30mm CDS-ZL2 Side Focus Matte Boone and Crockett Reticle Rifle Scope, Black, 171717 , MPN: 171717-DMO , Code: LU-RS-VX5D1544-171717-DMO
    Open Box, Dealer Demo, Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm Rifle Scope, 30 mm Tube, Second Focal Plane, Black, Matte, Non-Illuminated Impact-29 MOA Reticle, MOA Adjustment, 171716 , MPN: 171716-DMO , Code: LU-RS-VX5D1544-171716-DMO
    Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm Rifle Scope, 30 mm Tube, Second Focal Plane, Black, Matte, Non-Illuminated Impact-29 MOA Reticle, MOA Adjustment, 171716 , MPN: 171716 , UPC: 030317012847 , Code: LU-RS-VX5D1544-171716
    Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm Rifle Scope, 30 mm Tube, Second Focal Plane, Black, Matte, Non-Illuminated Impact-29 MOA Reticle, MOA Adjustment, w/ Lens Covers, Sunshade & Scope Cover, 171716-KIT1 , MPN: 171716-KIT1 , Code: LU-RS-VX5D1544-171716-KIT1
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