Leupold VX-3HD 3.5-10x40 CDS-ZL (30mm)

• 3.5-10x magnification range: This classic hunting zoom range covers fast shots at shorter distances and gives enough top-end magnification for careful placement farther out, making the scope well suited to stalking and general-purpose big-game rifles.
• CDS-ZL elevation dial: Leupold’s lockable Custom Dial System helps prevent accidental movement in the field while still allowing quick elevation corrections when distance changes, which is especially useful on uneven terrain or mixed-range hunts.
• Second focal plane illuminated reticle: An SFP reticle keeps its apparent size consistent across the zoom range, so the sight picture stays familiar at every magnification, while illumination improves visibility against dark backgrounds at dawn and dusk.
• Elite Optical System: The VX-3HD platform is built around strong low-light transmission, glare control, and clear contrast, helping the shooter pick out detail in shaded woodland, open fields, and difficult backlit conditions.
• 30 mm maintube and rugged construction: The larger tube provides generous internal adjustment travel, and the nitrogen-filled housing is designed for dependable use in changing weather, from cold mornings to wet hunting days.

About the Leupold VX-3HD Series

The Leupold VX-3HD series sits in the middle of Leupold’s hunting riflescope range as a line built for shooters who want a practical balance of low-light performance, manageable weight, and dependable field mechanics. Introduced in 2020, the series developed the earlier VX-3 concept into a broader family with multiple magnification ranges, objective sizes, and reticle choices for different hunting styles. It remains part of Leupold’s current riflescope lineup.

A defining feature across the range is the Elite Optical System, which is intended to improve dawn-to-dusk visibility, reduce glare in harsh light, and maintain the contrast needed to separate game from background cover. The series also uses a 3:1 zoom ratio, giving each model a useful spread between low and high power without making the scope overly bulky. All VX-3HD models share a CDS ZeroLock elevation dial, reflecting the series’ focus on practical hunting adjustments rather than target-style turret handling. Depending on the model, the line is available with illuminated FireDot options, Wind-Plex and Boone & Crockett reticles, and side-focus configurations, so the series covers everything from compact stalking rifles to more deliberate longer-range hunting setups.

About the Leupold VX-3HD 3.5-10x40 CDS-ZL (30mm)

The Leupold VX-3HD 3.5-10x40 CDS-ZL (30mm) is a versatile hunting riflescope built around a magnification range that remains useful across a wide spread of real field distances. At 3.5x, it stays quick enough for closer woodland or broken-terrain shots where target acquisition matters. At 10x, it gives the extra precision needed for more deliberate shot placement across open ground. That makes this configuration a strong fit for stalking rifles and all-round hunting setups where one optic has to cover changing terrain rather than a single specialized role.

The optical layout pairs a 40 mm objective lens with Leupold’s fully multicoated lenses and the series’ Elite Optical System, helping the scope maintain a bright, usable image in the low-light periods when game is often most active. Its field of view, from 5.50 m/100m down to 2.10 m/100m, supports both scanning at lower power and more precise aiming at higher magnification. Eye relief from 4.40 mm to 3.60 mm is intended to keep the scope comfortable across the zoom range.

This model also stands out for its CDS-ZL lockable elevation turret and zero stop, which make dial-up corrections more practical in the field while reducing the chance of losing a confirmed zero during transport or movement. The second focal plane reticle preserves a familiar reticle appearance at every power setting, and the illuminated design helps the aiming point remain visible against dark animals or shaded backgrounds. With a 30 mm tube, multi-turn adjustment system, and 16.00 mrad / 55.00 MOA of elevation and windage travel, it offers useful adjustment capacity in a compact hunting format.

About Leupold

Leupold & Volpel was founded in 1907 in Portland, Oregon by Fred Leupold and Adam Volpel. Today, Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, United States, and remains a family-owned company focused on sport optics for hunting, shooting, and outdoor use. Its product range includes riflescopes, red dot sights, binoculars, spotting scopes, rangefinders, and thermal optics.

Leupold has a long connection to the riflescope category. The company introduced its first riflescope, the Plainsman, in 1947, and later introduced the Duplex reticle in 1962, a design that became widely adopted because it combines fast eye guidance with a clear central aiming area. Alongside hunting-focused VX-series riflescopes, Leupold also produces Mark-series riflescopes for tactical use, which reflects the company’s broad experience across sporting and precision shooting applications.

Main Features

• Magnification: 3.50 x - 10.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 40.00 mm
• Main tube diameter: 30 mm
• Reticle position: 2. focal plane - SFP
• Illumination: Yes
• Turret type: Tactical - Lockable
• Turret locking: Yes
• Zero stop: Yes
• Elevation adjustment range: 16.00 mrad / 55.00 MOA
• Windage adjustment range: 16.00 mrad / 55.00 MOA
• Field of view: 5.50 m/100m - 2.10 m/100m
• Eye relief: 4.40 mm - 3.60 mm
• Tube filling: Nitrogen
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Length: 322.58 mm
• Weight: 150.62 g
• Power supply: CR2032
• Color: Black
• Made in: USA

Warranty

10 years. This riflescope is supplied with a 10-year warranty, providing defined long-term coverage for the optic over extended hunting and shooting use.