Leupold ScopeSmith Lens Shade ARD 40mm (Model: LE52292) Overview

The Leupold ScopeSmith Lens Shade ARD (Anti-Reflection Device) 40mm is a highly specialized optical accessory engineered to eliminate objective lens glare and reflection without adding unnecessary bulk to your rifle. Featuring a compact 0.5-inch profile, this mechanical device slips directly onto compatible scope objectives, offering the same glare-reduction performance as a traditional 7-inch sunshade. It is a critical tool for maintaining image contrast when shooting towards the sun and ensuring the shooter's position remains concealed from target or game.

Key Features of the Leupold ScopeSmith ARD 40mm

• Honeycomb Baffle Grid: Built with an internal metal honeycomb baffle system that allows direct light to pass straight through to the shooter’s eye while absorbing and blocking harsh, off-angle glare.
• Ultra-Compact Profile: At only 0.5 inches in depth, this low-profile device keeps your optical setup streamlined, lightweight, and highly maneuverable through dense scrub or brush.
• Press-Fit Installation: Utilizes a secure, non-threaded snap-in fitment mechanism designed specifically for older, non-threaded Leupold scope objectives.
• Concealment and Contrast: Actively prevents sunlight from reflecting off the objective lens glass, keeping your position hidden while enhancing target clarity in bright environments.

Technical Specifications and Compatibility

• Model Number: LE52292
• Objective Lens Diameter: 40mm
• Depth: 0.5 inches (approximately 12.7 mm)
• Housing Material: Rigid plastic outer housing with a metal honeycomb interior
• Fitment Type: Press-fit / Snap-in (non-threaded)
• Scope Compatibility: Designed specifically for Leupold pre-2004, non-threaded 40mm fixed objective scopes, including older VX-II 3-9x, VX-II 4-12x, and VX-III 3.5-10x models.
• Incompatible Models: Does not fit Leupold Mark 4 40mm threaded scopes, Leupold Long Range models, or any post-2004 threaded 40mm scopes.
• Australian Compliance: This product is entirely mechanical and non-electrical. It requires no batteries, has no electrical components, and is fully exempt from Australia's Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) and SAA certifications, making it legal for import, sale, and use in all Australian states and territories.

Who is the Leupold ScopeSmith ARD 40mm For?

This anti-reflection device is specifically designed for Australian hunters, target shooters, and outdoor marksmen who utilize pre-2004 Leupold riflescopes with non-threaded 40mm objectives. It is particularly useful for field shooters navigating harsh daylight conditions where lens glare can wash out the target image, or for hunters stalking game in open country where a reflective flash from a scope lens could easily compromise their position.