The Leupold Alumina 3" 44mm Lens Shade (Matte) is a precision-engineered optical accessory designed to significantly improve image quality and target acquisition in challenging lighting conditions. Manufactured from durable 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum, this matte black sunshade is built to withstand harsh outdoor environments. This specific product is identified by model number LE118765, which represents a bulk, non-packaged OEM variant of the standard retail part number 118769. This offering delivers the exact same premium build quality, physical dimensions, and optical performance as the boxed retail equivalent but at a more accessible price point for shooters who do not require retail packaging.

Key Features of the Leupold Alumina 3" 44mm Lens Shade

  • Modular Threaded Design: Features matching male and female threads on opposite ends, allowing multiple shades to be securely screwed together to create custom, extended lengths.
  • Advanced Glare Reduction: Blocks angled stray sunlight from entering the objective lens, preventing internal reflections and lens flare while maintaining high target contrast.
  • Tactical Glint Mitigation: Deep-seats the objective lens within a 3-inch dark aluminum tube, minimizing the physical forward-facing glare that can give away a shooter's position.
  • Objective Lens Protection: Acts as a robust physical barrier shielding the front glass from rain droplets, dirt, blowing dust, and accidental impacts.
  • High-Grade Construction: Machined from lightweight 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum to match the aesthetic and structural integrity of premium Leupold optics.

Product Specifications

  • Product Name: Leupold Alumina 3" 44mm Lens Shade (Matte)
  • Model / MPN: LE118765 (OEM bulk-packaged variant of retail MPN 118769)
  • Length: 3 inches (approximately 76.2 mm)
  • Objective Lens Compatibility: 44mm
  • Material: 6061-T6 Aircraft-grade Aluminum
  • Finish: Matte Black
  • Scope Series Compatibility: Specifically engineered for Leupold riflescopes with a 44mm objective, including the Leupold VX-5HD, Leupold VX-6, Leupold VX-6HD, and Leupold Mark 5HD series.
  • Regulatory Compliance: As a purely mechanical, non-powered optical accessory, this product contains no electrical components. Therefore, Australian electrical safety standards, SAA approvals, and Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) certifications are not applicable.

Who This Product Is For

This lens shade is highly suited for Australian hunters and long-range precision shooters (such as PRS competitors) who must regularly contend with the intense, high-contrast glare of the Australian sun. It is an essential addition for tactical operators requiring concealment from lens glint and active field shooters who need to protect their premium glass from harsh elements like wind-blown dust and rain. The unboxed LE118765 variant is especially ideal for value-conscious buyers who want genuine Leupold performance without paying for unnecessary retail packaging.

SKU LD38620LP
Model # LE118765
Brand Leupold
Shipping Weight 1.0000kg

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