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Leupold VX-3HD CDS-ZL Matte Black 3.5-10x50mm 30mm Tube Illuminated FireDot Twilight Hunter Reticle - SKU: 180628 - UPC: 030317028510
Product Description
The Leupold VX-3HD 3.5-10x50mm CDS-ZL (180628) is a premium hunting riflescope engineered to dominate low-light environments and long-range hunting scenarios. Featuring Leupold's Elite Optical System, this scope maximizes light transmission, reduces glare in harsh direct sunlight, and delivers high edge-to-edge clarity and resolution demanded by professional hunters during dawn and dusk engagements.
Built around a main 30mm maintube machined from 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum, the VX-3HD incorporates a massive 50mm objective lens to gather maximum ambient light. The illuminated FireDot Twilight Hunter reticle features fiber-optic technology that projects a crisp, red aiming dot to the center of the reticle for rapid target center-indexing in low-contrast conditions. Integrated MST (Motion Sensor Technology) automatically deactivates illumination after 5 minutes of inactivity and instantly reactivates upon movement to preserve battery power.
Equipped with Leupold's CDS-ZL (Custom Dial System ZeroLock) elevation turret, operators can easily press the release button to dial elevation for extended shots while ensuring the turret locked firmly at zero to prevent accidental rotation. Combined with a removable throw lever for fast magnification adjustments, the 180628 offers unmatched field performance across modern hunting platforms.
*Armorer Bench Notes & Real-World Staging Guidance:
Fitment Matrix: Fits standard 30mm scope rings. Large 50mm objective lens requires medium or high ring height depending on barrel contour and rail height.
- Verify host rifle is completely clear, magazine removed, and chamber visually and physically confirmed empty.
- Mount 30mm scope rings onto upper receiver rail or bases and de-grease ring mating surfaces.
- Place optics body in lower ring halves, align eye relief at maximum 10x magnification, and level reticle using a leveling vise or plumb line.
- Torque ring cap screws evenly in a cross pattern to manufacturer specifications (typically 15-18 in-lbs; do not overtighten).
- Establish zero at 100 yards, push the CDS-ZL lock button, zero the scale dial, and submit ballistics data to Leupold for your free custom laser-etched CDS dial.
Key Features
- Elite Optical System: Delivers superior low-light transmission, glare reduction, and edge-to-edge optical resolution.
- Illuminated FireDot Twilight Hunter Reticle: Bright fiber-optic central dot speeds target acquisition in dim hunting cover.
- CDS-ZL (Custom Dial System ZeroLock): Prevents accidental turret movement with a push-button lock while allowing fast dialing for elevation.
- 30mm Main Tube Chassis: Machined from 6061-T6 aluminum to provide maximum windage and elevation adjustment range.
- Motion Sensor Technology (MST): Powers down reticle illumination after 5 minutes of rest and instantly wakes up upon movement.
- 50mm Objective Lens: Transmits maximum light payload for critical shots during peak twilight hours.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Leupold
- MPN: 180628
- UPC: 030317028510
- Magnification: 3.5-10x
- Objective Lens Diameter: 50mm
- Maintube Diameter: 30mm
- Reticle: Illuminated FireDot Twilight Hunter
- Elevation Turret: CDS-ZL (Custom Dial System ZeroLock)
- Eye Relief: 3.6 - 4.4 Inches
- Waterproof/Fogproof: Yes (Gas-Purged & Sealed)
- Finish: Matte Black
