The Leupold VX-3HD 3.5-10x50mm riflescope with the illuminated FireDot Twilight Hunter reticle (part no. 180628) pairs a large 50mm objective with a 30mm tube for hunters who want maximum low-light reach in a mid-range zoom. Leupold gives the reticle selectable illumination for dawn and dusk use, and a CDS ZeroLock one-revolution dial locks in precise, repeatable ballistic compensation. Locking turrets prevent accidental zero shifts, and at 17.6 ounces the scope carries the weight of its larger glass without becoming unwieldy. Among low-light gun scopes in the VX-3HD line, this 50mm-objective, 30mm-tube configuration is built for whitetail’s last legal minutes.

Key Specifications

• The magnification range is 3.5-10x, flexible for close to mid-range shots in the field.
• The objective lens measures 50mm, improving light transmission for low-light visibility.
• The tube diameter is 30mm, allowing increased elevation adjustment and structural rigidity.
• The reticle is an illuminated FireDot Twilight Hunter, offering selectable illumination for dawn and dusk use.
• The scope uses a CDS ZeroLock one-revolution dial, enabling precise, lockable ballistic compensation.
• The turrets are locking, preventing accidental zero shifts during handling.
• The focal plane is second, keeping reticle subtensions consistent across magnification.
• Click value is 1/4 MOA, supporting fine adjustments for elevation and windage.
• The scope weighs 17.6 ounces, balancing durability with carry comfort.
• Construction is waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof, reliable in harsh field conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why the 30mm tube instead of 1-inch on this model? The larger tube supports the added elevation demands of the 50mm objective build and pairs with the CDS ZeroLock system for extended adjustment range.

Is the FireDot illumination adjustable for brightness? Yes, it offers multiple brightness settings to match dawn, dusk, and low-light conditions.

Buy the Leupold VX-3HD 50mm FireDot

The last legal minutes of a hunt reward glass that gathers every bit of remaining light, and this VX-3HD’s 50mm objective and illuminated dot are built for exactly that window. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast.