Leupold VX Series Guide
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This guide has been prepared based on official Leupold factory specifications. Its purpose is to clearly provide the exact riflescope model names and their main tube diameters, allowing users to easily and accurately select the correct size mounting rings.
1. Leupold VX-3HD Series
This series uses two different main tube standards, depending on reticle illumination and additional mechanical features.
A. Models with a 1-inch (25.4 mm) Main Tube
Classic, non-illuminated, and exceptionally lightweight models:
- VX-3HD 1.5-5x20mm (non-illuminated versions)
- VX-3HD 2.5-8x36mm
- VX-3HD 3.5-10x40mm (Duplex, Boone & Crockett reticles)
- VX-3HD 3.5-10x50mm (non-illuminated version)
- VX-3HD 4.5-14x40mm (standard non-illuminated version)
- VX-3HD 4.5-14x50mm (standard non-illuminated version)
- VX-3HD 6.5-20x40mm EFR (target / small-caliber model)
B. Models with a 30 mm Main Tube
Models featuring an illuminated FireDot reticle or side parallax adjustment:
- VX-3HD 3.5-10x40mm CDS-ZL Illum. FireDot Twilight Hunter
- VX-3HD 3.5-10x50mm CDS-ZL Illum. FireDot Twilight Hunter
- VX-3HD 4.5-14x40mm CDS-ZL Illum. FireDot Twilight Hunter
- VX-3HD 4.5-14x50mm CDS-ZL Illum. FireDot Twilight Hunter
- VX-3HD 4.5-14x40mm Side Focus CDS-ZL Wind-Plex (non-illuminated model with side focus)
2. Leupold VX-4HD Series
This series is built on a fully standardized, higher-grade platform. Neither 1-inch nor 34 mm main tube configurations are used in this series.
Models with a 30 mm Main Tube – all models in the series:
- VX-4HD 3-12x50mm CDS-ZL2 Illum. FireDot Twilight Hunter
- VX-4HD 4-16x52mm CDS-ZL2 Illum. FireDot Twilight Hunter
- VX-4HD 4-16x52mm High-Definition CDS-ZL2 Illum. FireDot Minox/Boone
3. Leupold VX-5HD Series
Premium riflescopes designed around a unified platform for precise ballistic adjustment. There are no 1-inch main tube models in this series.
Models with a 30 mm Main Tube – all models in the series:
- VX-5HD 1-5x24mm CDS-ZL2 (including FireDot versions)
- VX-5HD 2-10x42mm CDS-ZL2 (including FireDot versions)
- VX-5HD 3-15x44mm CDS-ZL2 (including FireDot / Side Focus versions)
- VX-5HD 4-20x52mm CDS-ZL2 (including FireDot / Side Focus versions)
- VX-5HD 7-35x56mm TMOA (extreme long-range model)
4. Leupold VX-6HD Series
Leupold's flagship line offers a versatile 6:1 zoom ratio. This series uses two different main tube diameter standards depending on the specific model.
A. Models with a 30 mm Main Tube
- VX-6HD 1-6x24mm CDS-ZL2 Illum. FireDot
- VX-6HD 3-18x44mm CDS-ZL2 Illum. FireDot
- VX-6HD 3-18x50mm CDS-ZL2 Illum. FireDot
B. Models with a 34 mm Main Tube
High-magnification model designed with increased internal adjustment travel:
- VX-6HD 4-24x52mm CDS-ZL2 Illum. FireDot
Quick Mounting Guide
Series 1-inch (25.4 mm) Main Tube 30 mm Main Tube 34 mm Main Tube VX-3HD Standard non-illuminated models only Illuminated or Side Focus models only None VX-4HD None All models in the series None VX-5HD None All models in the series None VX-6HD None 1-6x and 3-18x models 4-24x52mm model only Important: before purchasing mounting rings, always check the complete riflescope model name. For the VX-4HD and VX-5HD models listed in this guide, 30 mm mounting rings are required. For VX-3HD and VX-6HD riflescopes, select the ring size according to the specific model and the main tube diameter specified in this guide.
