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Leupold® VX-5HD Gen 2 3-15x56mm CDS-SZL2 Side Focus Illuminated Riflescope – Professional-Grade Optical System – FireDot® Twilight Hunter Reticle – Matte Black Finish – 183855
Product Description
The Leupold® VX-5HD Gen 2 3-15x56mm CDS-SZL2 Side Focus Illuminated Riflescope (183855) represents the absolute pinnacle of low-light optical engineering, long-range tracking logistics, and premium twilight hunting staging, meticulously engineered and manufactured by American optics specialists in Beaverton, Oregon, USA. Purpose-built to excel in the critical, fading moments of dawn and dusk when elusive game animals are most active, this second-generation masterclass hunting scope permanently redefines extreme light gathering. While standard 40mm or 44mm rifle scopes restrict exit pupil size and induce heavy edge-shading as dark shadows fall—forcing you to abandon your pursuit prematurely—the massive 56mm objective bell on the VX-5HD Gen 2 acts as a high-efficiency light collector. This elite optical asset (030317036850) delivers unyielding mechanical and environmental authority over your downrange hunting workspace.
The foundational optical victory of this precision instrument relies on Leupold’s cutting-edge Professional-Grade Optical System and High-Definition (HD) calcium-fluoride lenses. Bathed in premium proprietary lens coatings, this system achieves industry-leading light transmission metrics while systematically eliminating blinding glare under harsh, direct midday sun or high-contrast snow fields. The scope features a versatile 5:1 zoom ratio that transitions smoothly from a generous 3x field-of-view for fast, up-close target scanning in thick brush, up to a crisp 15x magnification for precision cross-canyon shot placement. To protect your optical investment, the outer glass elements are protected by an advanced Guard-Ion hydrophobic lens coating, which actively sheds rain droplets, heavy condensation, dirt, and fingerprint smudges for a maintenance-free, crystal-clear tracking window in punishing field environments.
The true mechanical triumph of this American-built optic lies within its **CDS-SZL2 (Custom Dial System SpeedSet ZeroLock 2) elevation turret assembly and fiber-optic illumination technology**. The innovative push-button ZeroLock system permanently prevents accidental dial spinning while scrambling through heavy timber, ensuring a rock-solid return to zero. The integrated SpeedSet dial allows for immediate, tool-free zero stops and turret adjustments. Paired with Leupold's custom ballistic profile service, you can order a laser-engraved dial calibrated to your rifle's exact muzzle velocity and environmental parameters—allowing you to range, dial, and hold dead-on. The second focal plane FireDot Twilight Hunter illuminated reticle uses Motion Sensor Technology (MST™) to preserve battery reserves, automatically turning off the red fiber-optic center dot after five minutes of stillness and reactivating instantly the millisecond you shoulder your rifle. Combined with a dedicated side focus parallax knob to isolate target drift at extended distances, this 22.6-ounce aluminum optic yields absolute precision over every tracking path.
Includes: (1) Authentic Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 3-15x56mm Riflescope (Matte Black Finish, CDS-SZL2 Elevation Dial, FireDot Twilight Hunter Reticle), (1) Integrated Low-Profile Extruded Throw Lever, (1) Set of Protective Bikini Style Lens Covers, and (1) Cr2032 Lithium Coin Battery, Packed inside Original Branded Factory Sealed Retail Custom Presentation Box Packaging.
*Administrative Armorer Staging, Mounting Profile & Optical Zeroing Guidance: The Leupold 183855 is a high-performance 30mm maintube optic component. **CRUCIAL RING HEIGHT HEIGHT SEATING WARNING:** Because this scope utilizes an oversized 56mm objective lens housing, **operators must utilize High-Profile or Extra-High 30mm scope rings to provide adequate physical clearance above the rifle’s barrel channel or handguard rail line; standard low or medium rings will cause the objective bell to hard-contact the barrel, warping your tracking line and permanently destroying accuracy metrics**. When mounting the scope, ensure it is completely level using precision bubble levels before torquing your ring caps to precisely 15-18 inch-pounds. **CDS BALLISTIC DIAL UPGRADE REMOVO:** Every authentic VX-5HD purchase includes an original factory voucher enabling you to receive one custom laser-marked bullet drop turret from Leupold's Custom Shop. Prior to submitting your data loop, execute a perfect 100-yard benchmark zero on your bench deck with your definitive hunting cartridge, and carefully record your exact bullet grain, muzzle velocity, and average hunting elevation. Ensure your firearm is fully unloaded and safe on the bench before mounting optics.
Key Features
- Oversized 56mm Light Vacuum: Maximizes the exit pupil diameter and light transmission to extend shooting windows into the deepest shadows of dawn and dusk.
- Professional-Grade Optical System: Delivers exceptional color fidelity, razor-sharp edge-to-edge resolution, and elite glare reduction in challenging, direct sunlight.
- CDS-SZL2 ZeroLock Turret: Features a toolless SpeedSet dial with a secure push-button lock that guarantees repeatable, exact tracking adjustments without losing your zero.
- FireDot Twilight Hunter Reticle: Uses a micro fiber-optic red dot to guide your master eye instantly to the center target without washing out low-contrast hide details.
- Motion Sensor Technology (MST): Smart internal sensors turn off reticle power after 5 minutes of non-movement to prevent dead battery drainage, updating back to life on contact.
- Guard-Ion Hydrophobic Armor: Molecularly bonded lens protection sheds rain, mountain snow, grease smudges, and dirt for a pristine field-of-view in foul weather.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Leupold® (Precision engineered, machined, and hand-inspected natively in Beaverton, Oregon, USA)
- Product Line: VX-5HD Gen 2 Custom Works Optics Series
- Model Series Designation: VX-5HD Gen 2 3-15x56mm CDS-SZL2 Side Focus Illum.
- SKU / MPN: 183855 (Alternative Identifiers: LEU183855 / LPD-183855 / 183855-LEU)
- UPC Barcode Number: 030317036850
- Magnification Range Scaling: 3x – 15x Power Dynamic (Versatile 5:1 Mechanical Zoom Architecture)
- Objective Lens Diameter: 56 mm Core Collector
- Maintube Structural Diameter: 30 mm Monolithic Tube Profile
- Focal Plane Mapping: Second Focal Plane (SFP Reticle Size Remains Fixed Across Zoom)
- Reticle Configuration standard: Illuminated FireDot® Twilight Hunter (Red Center Dot Profile)
- Illumination Power Supply: 1x CR2032 Lithium Button Cell (Equipped with MST Sensor System)
- Elevation Turret System: CDS-SZL2 (Custom Dial System SpeedSet ZeroLock 2-Turn Dial)
- Windage Turret System: Low-Profile Capped Hunting Turret
- Adjustment Graduation click: 1/4 MOA (~0.25 MOA Per Audible Click)
- Total Windage Adjustment Range: 85 MOA Ballistic Window
- Total Elevation Adjustment Range: 85 MOA Ballistic Window
- Parallax Resolution Deck: Precision Side Focus Knob (Adjustable from 35 Yards to Infinity)
- Linear Field of View (@100 Yds): 37.8 ft at 3x // 7.5 ft at 15x tracking bounds
- Eye Relief Safety Clearance: 3.80" Low Zoom // 3.90" High Zoom Generous Eyebox
- Chassis Metallurgy Composition: 6061-T6 Aircraft-Grade Structural Aluminum Monolith
- Environmental Weatherproofing Class: Proprietary Argon/Krypton Sealed Waterproof, Fogproof, and Shockproof Core
- Product Net Component Weight: ~22.60 oz (~1.41 lbs) Lightweight Low-Mass Stabilization Design
- Total Packaging Shipping Mass: ~2.95 lbs (Enclosed Inside Secure Padded Retail Gold-Ring Presentation Box)
