The Leupold Lens Shade, 3", 56mm, Matte (No Packaging), model LE118773, is a precision-engineered optical accessory designed to enhance image clarity and protect your optics in challenging field conditions. This 3-inch (approximately 76.2 mm) lens shade threads directly into the objective bell of compatible Leupold riflescopes to block stray, oblique sunlight. By preventing lens flare and whitewashing during low-sun hours like dawn and dusk, it ensures a clear, high-contrast sight picture. This specific SKU is distributed as a bulk-packaged, OEM item without retail blister packaging, offering Australian shooters and gunsmiths a cost-effective way to acquire genuine Leupold hardware without unnecessary packaging waste.

Key Features:

• Stray Light Mitigation: Effectively blocks lateral sunlight from hitting the 56mm objective lens, reducing glare and preventing image degradation when shooting toward the sun.
• Physical Objective Protection: Serves as a robust physical barrier that shields the expensive glass of your objective lens from rain droplets, dust, mud, and low-hanging branches in thick scrub.
• Dual-Threaded Stackable Design: Features threads on both ends, allowing shooters to screw multiple shades together to create custom lengths based on environmental conditions.
• Aircraft-Grade Construction: Machined from durable 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum with a non-reflective matte black finish to match your Leupold scope.
• Eco-Friendly Bulk Packaging: Shipped without standard retail packaging (equivalent to retail MPN 118772), reducing waste and lowering acquisition costs for custom rifle builders.

Specifications:

• Brand: Leupold
• Model Number: LE118773 (Bulk/No Packaging version of 118772)
• Length: 3 inches (76.2 mm)
• Objective Diameter: 56 mm
• Material: 6061-T6 Aircraft-Grade Aluminum
• Finish: Matte Black
• Weight: Under 60 grams
• Thread Compatibility: Designed for post-2004 Alumina-compatible 56mm Leupold objectives, including Leupold VX-5HD, VX-3i, Mark 5HD, VX-6, and VX-6HD 56mm models.
• Regulatory Compliance: As a purely mechanical, non-electronic aluminum accessory, Australian electrical safety standards (such as 240V mains compatibility, SAA approvals, or RCM certification) are not applicable. No import permits are required for this accessory in Australia.

Who It Is For:

This lens shade is designed for Australian long-range precision shooters and hunters who operate in high-glare environments, such as the open plains of the outback or alpine regions where low-angle sunlight can compromise the optical performance of a high-end riflescope. It is an essential accessory for owners of Leupold VX-5HD, VX-6HD, or Mark 5HD scopes with 56mm objectives who require maximum contrast for target identification. Additionally, because it is supplied without retail packaging, it is highly suited for gunsmiths, custom rifle builders, and practical shooters looking for genuine, high-performance Leupold components at a more accessible price point.