Another luepold worth investing in. - Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm Rifle Scope, 30mm Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP)

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 and they say it's from waterproof testing. It cleans of fairly easy but you would think QC would take care of it. As far as the overall fit and finish I found no defects in finish or adjustments. The Scope with its 30mm tube is big. In medium mounts it sits just a touch off a Weatherby 7mm barrel. Clarity and low light capabilities meet my expectations. Tested it on a overcast rainy day and was amazed how much brighter it was than the 3-9x50 at 200 yards. Easily was able to count the eyelashes on a doe. At night it really shines, no issue in picking off a couple yotes at long range. Good all purpose getter dun hunting scope. Still working up a load for the CDS. Overall for the extra couple hundred dollars over a vx3 it's well worth it.