Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35x56

• 7-35x magnification range: This wide zoom span gives the Mark 5HD the flexibility to work from mid-distance target engagement to very small targets at extended range, so one riflescope can cover load development, competition, and precision field shooting.
• First focal plane reticle: Because the reticle scales with magnification, holdovers and ranging references stay consistent throughout the zoom range, which helps when shooting quickly without returning to one preset power.
• M5C3 tactical turrets with ZeroLock and double-turn travel: The exposed turret system is built for frequent dialing, while the zero stop helps the shooter return to the base setting confidently after large elevation corrections.
• 56 mm objective with fully multicoated lenses: The large objective and efficient coatings support a bright, high-contrast image, which is especially useful when reading mirage, spotting impacts, or shooting in poor light.
• 35 mm maintube in a lightweight build: The larger tube supports substantial adjustment travel for long-range work, while the relatively low weight helps keep a precision rifle manageable in the field.

About the Leupold Mark 5HD Series

The Leupold Mark 5HD series was introduced in 2018 as a current family of premium tactical riflescopes built for long-range shooting, whether on the range or in the field. Across the line, Mark 5HD models share a 5:1 zoom ratio and a 35 mm maintube, giving shooters a broad magnification span together with the internal adjustment range expected from serious precision optics. The series sits in Leupold’s tactical lineup and is offered in several magnification classes, including 2-10x, 3.6-18x, 5-25x, and 7-35x, so users can choose a scope that matches a compact precision rifle, a crossover field rifle, or a dedicated long-range platform.

Mark 5HD riflescopes are offered with reticles such as TMR, PR1, PR2, CCH, H59, and Tremor 3, and the line includes first-focal-plane models with illuminated or non-illuminated configurations. Adjustment systems are available in either milliradians or minutes of angle, which makes the series easy to match to an established shooting system. In practical use, the Mark 5HD family is defined by a combination of broad zoom range, tactical turret layouts, and a mechanical design intended for repeated dialing and precise shot correction rather than occasional zeroing alone.

About the Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35x56

The Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35x56 is the highest-magnification model in the series and is aimed squarely at precision shooting, where target identification, exact hold placement, and reliable dialing matter more than compact size alone. Its 7-35x magnification range gives it unusual flexibility for a dedicated long-range riflescope: 7x remains usable for finding targets and managing recoil, while 35x provides the image scale needed for small steel, paper scoring, and careful shot placement at extended distance. Combined with a 56.00 mm objective and light transmission above 90%, it is well suited to reading detail in difficult light and maintaining contrast when conditions are less than ideal.

This model uses a first focal plane reticle with red illumination, so subtensions remain valid across the zoom range and the aiming point stays visible against dark backgrounds. For shooters who dial regularly, the M5C3-style tactical turret layout, ZeroLock, and double-turn elevation system are central advantages: they support large corrections for distance while helping prevent accidental movement away from the established zero. The 0.1 MIL or 1/4 MOA click adjustment configuration commonly associated with this model also suits both competition and field use, depending on the chosen reticle version.

The scope’s side focus parallax adjustment from 50 m to infinity helps sharpen the image and reduce aiming error across a wide range of distances, while the fast-focus eyepiece makes reticle setup quick and straightforward. A 35 mm tube, 6061-T6 aluminum housing, argon filling, and waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof construction complete a design that is intended to stay dependable on hard-recoiling rifles and in changing weather.

About Leupold

Leupold & Volpel was founded in Portland, Oregon, in 1907 by Fred Leupold and Adam Volpel. The company later introduced its first riflescope, the Plainsman in 1947, and followed that with the Duplex reticle in 1962, a design that became one of the most familiar reticle patterns in sporting optics. Leupold moved its manufacturing plant and headquarters to Beaverton in 1968, and Leupold & Stevens, Inc. remains headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.

Today, the company is family-owned and focuses on sport optics for hunting, shooting, and outdoor use. Its product range includes riflescopes, red dot sights, binoculars, spotting scopes, rangefinders, and thermal optics. Within that lineup, Leupold is especially well known for its VX-series hunting scopes and Mark-series tactical riflescopes, making it a natural fit for products such as the Mark 5HD that are built around repeatable adjustments, durable construction, and practical field use.

Main Features

• Magnification: 7.00 x - 35.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 56.00 mm
• Main tube diameter: 35 mm
• Reticle position: 1. focal plane - FFP
• Illumination: Red, daytime-usable
• Click adjustment: 1/10th MIL or 1/4 MOA
• Elevation adjustment range: 14.54 mrad / 50.00 MOA
• Windage adjustment range: 14.54 mrad / 50.00 MOA
• Turret type: Tactical
• Zero stop: Yes
• Turret turns: DT - Double Turn
• Turret rotation direction: CCW
• Eye relief: 91.00 mm - 96.50 mm
• Field of view: 1.00 m/100m - 4.90 m/100m
• Parallax adjustment: Yes - side focus
• Parallax range: 50 m - Infinity
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Light transmission: > 90%
• Length: 398.00 mm
• Weight: 936.00 g
• Housing material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
• Gas filling: Argon
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Shockproof: Yes

Warranty

This riflescope is covered by a 10-year warranty.