The Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 3-15x44mm riflescope with a Duplex reticle (part no. 183848) gives hunters a simple, uncluttered aiming reference on the same capable platform as the line’s HTMR and Wind-Plex variants. Leupold equips the scope with precision side-focus parallax and a tool-free SpeedSet elevation dial with ZeroLock that simplifies re-zeroing and prevents unintended turret movement. At 19.9 ounces the scope keeps overall system weight manageable, and Guard-Ion lens coatings repel water, dirt, and oil. Among Duplex-reticle gun scopes in the VX-5HD Gen 2 3-15x44mm line, this configuration favors hunters who prefer a traditional reticle.

Key Specifications

• The magnification range is 3-15x, providing a flexible zoom ratio for timber and longer-range observation.
• The objective lens measures 44mm, balancing light-gathering ability with a compact profile.
• The tube diameter is 30mm, which offers extended adjustment travel for zeroing.
• The scope weighs 19.9 ounces, keeping overall system weight manageable for mobile hunting.
• The reticle is a Duplex installed in the second focal plane, staying consistent across magnifications.
• The elevation travel provides 85 MOA of total adjustment, giving substantial dial authority.
• The scope includes a tool-free SpeedSet elevation dial and ZeroLock for rapid re-zeroing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose a Duplex reticle on this platform? It gives a familiar, uncluttered aiming reference for hunters who don’t need a Mil-based holdover grid.

What does ZeroLock protect against? Unintended turret movement, locking the elevation setting securely at your established zero.

Buy the Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 3-15x44mm Duplex

Low-light performance and field durability come together in a familiar Duplex reticle with this VX-5HD Gen 2. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast, fully insured.