The Leupold VX-4HD 3-12x40mm riflescope with the illuminated FireDot Twilight Hunter reticle (part no. 185453) combines a true 4:1 zoom range with a more compact 40mm objective than its 50mm sibling, favoring a lighter overall package. Leupold builds around the Elite Optical System for improved light transmission and reduced glare, and Motion Sensor Technology preserves battery life on the illuminated reticle when the scope sits idle. The scope carries 90 MOA of elevation adjustment and offers 8 illumination settings to suit varying light levels. Among compact-objective gun scopes in the VX-4HD line, this 3-12x40mm FireDot configuration favors weight-conscious hunters.

Key Specifications

• The magnification range is 3-12x, offering a versatile zoom for close to extended shots.
• The objective lens diameter is 40mm, balancing light gathering and overall scope profile.
• The main tube diameter is 30mm, providing increased elevation adjustment capacity.
• The reticle is an illuminated FireDot Twilight Hunter, designed to enhance target visibility in low light.
• The elevation adjustment range is 90 MOA, giving substantial vertical travel for dialing.
• The illumination system offers 8 settings to suit varying light levels while conserving battery life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this compare to the 3-12×50 FireDot version? It uses a smaller 40mm objective for a lighter, more compact package, trading some low-light gathering for reduced weight.

How many illumination brightness settings does this scope have? 8 settings, with Motion Sensor Technology to conserve battery life when idle.

Buy the Leupold VX-4HD 3-12×40 FireDot

A lighter package without giving up illuminated low-light aiming is exactly what this compact-objective VX-4HD delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast, fully insured.