The Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 3-15x56mm illuminated riflescope (part no. 183855) pairs an oversized 56mm objective with a 3-15x zoom to maximize light transmission at dawn and dusk, built for hunters and precision shooters who need reliable low-light performance. Leupold equips the scope with an illuminated FireDot Twilight Hunter reticle and competition-grade adjustments including a CDS SpeedSet elevation dial with ZeroLock capability for repeatable returns to zero. Motion-sensor illumination conserves battery life, and full waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof construction handles field conditions. Among large-objective gun scopes in the VX-5HD Gen 2 line, this 3-15x56mm configuration favors first-light and last-light hunting.

Key Specifications

• The magnification range is 3-15x, providing a wide zoom spread for close-range shots and extended-range work.
• The objective lens measures 56mm, improving light gathering for better visibility in low-light conditions.
• The tube diameter is 30mm, offering increased internal adjustment range.
• The reticle is an Illuminated FireDot Twilight Hunter, supporting low-light target acquisition.
• The overall weight is 22.6 ounces, balancing durability and manageable mass for most field rifles.
• Parallax is controlled by a precision side-focus mechanism, allowing accurate focus at variable distances.
• The elevation and windage adjustments operate at 1/4 MOA per click, enabling fine, repeatable zeroing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does CDS SpeedSet add for hunters? A fast-adjusting custom elevation dial with ZeroLock, letting you dial distance quickly and return securely to zero.

Why choose the 56mm objective over a smaller size? It maximizes light transmission for the darkest legal minutes of a hunt, at dawn and dusk.

Buy the Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 3-15x56mm

Edge-to-edge clarity and reliable low-light performance are exactly what this VX-5HD Gen 2 delivers for first-light and last-light hunting. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast, fully insured.