The Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 3-15x56mm CDS-SZL2 riflescope (Model LE183856) is a highly precise, low-light hunting optic designed to perform in the challenging light conditions of dawn and dusk. Built around Leupold’s Professional-Grade Optical System, this riflescope features an oversized 56 mm objective lens that maximizes exit pupil light transmission while significantly reducing glare in direct or fading sunlight. Featuring a 5:1 zoom ratio with 3x to 15x magnification, it integrates a Second Focal Plane (SFP) illuminated FireDot 4 Fine reticle and a metric-based turret adjustment system, making it highly compatible with Australian shooting and hunting standards.

Key Features

• Low-Light Domination: The 56 mm objective lens maximizes light gathering, pairing with the illuminated FireDot 4 Fine reticle to provide a clear, visible aiming point in deep shadows or twilight conditions.
• Metric CDS-SZL2 Turrets: The Custom Dial System ZeroLock 2 features a tool-free SpeedSet elevation dial calibrated in metric units, delivering 1 cm click adjustments at 100 meters and 80 cm of adjustment per revolution.
• Motion Sensor Technology (MST): Automatically deactivates the illuminated reticle after five minutes of inactivity and reactivates it immediately upon detecting motion, preserving battery life.
• Guard-Ion Lens Coating: A proprietary hydrophobic coating that actively sheds water, dirt, oil, and fingerprints to ensure a clear field of view in wet or dusty field environments.
• Rugged and Lightweight Construction: Engineered to be entirely shockproof, waterproof, and fogproof, with a total weight of only 629 grams.

Product Specifications

• Magnification Range: 3x to 15x
• Objective Lens Diameter: 56 mm
• Main Tube Diameter: 30 mm (compatible with standard 30 mm scope rings)
• Reticle: Illuminated FireDot 4 Fine (Second Focal Plane)
• Turret Adjustment: Metric (1 cm clicks @ 100 m)
• Total Elevation and Windage Travel: 75 MOA
• Parallax Adjustment: Side Focus, adjustable from 45.7 meters (50 yards) to infinity
• Physical Length: 34.3 cm to 34.5 cm (13.5 to 13.6 inches)
• Weight: 629 grams (22.2 ounces)
• Power Source: 1 x CR2032 3V lithium coin-cell battery (included). Because this low-voltage DC device does not connect to AC mains power, it is exempt from standard Australian SAA electrical safety approvals and RCM labeling requirements.

Who It Is For

The Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 3-15x56mm is engineered for serious hunters and precision shooters who operate in low-light environments. It is highly suited for Australian backcountry hunting, particularly when tracking Sambar or Red deer in the dense, shaded gullies of the Victorian Alps or New South Wales high country during prime twilight hours. With its metric turret configuration and wide magnification range, this scope is also an excellent option for long-range pest controllers and open-country shooters who demand precise holdovers and reliable tracking in varied terrain.