Leupold VX-5HD 4-20x52 Side Focus Riflescope
- Magnification Minimum: 4x
- Magnification Maximum: 20x
- Objective Lens Diameter: 52 mm
- Mounting Type: Picatinny Mount
Last refreshed Jun 22, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A well-regarded riflescope among longtime Leupold buyers for its clarity and build quality, worth confirming the duplex reticle fits your shooting distance before you buy.
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ASIN: B07NFC3SZQModel: VX-5HD 4-20x52Category: Rifle Scopes
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Leupold's VX-5HD 171701 pairs 4-20x52mm magnification with a duplex reticle and the CDS-ZL2 elevation turret, designed, machined and assembled in the USA for hunters and long-range shooters.
The CDS-ZL2 turret gives two revolutions of elevation travel with a push-button ZeroLock to prevent accidental movement, and supports Leupold's custom laser-marked ballistic dial ordered to match a specific load. A hydrophobic Guard-ion lens coating and side focus parallax adjustment round out the optic, though one long-time Leupold owner found the glass noticeably different from the company's Mark 5HD line despite similar marketing language.
- 4-20x52mm magnification with duplex reticle
- CDS-ZL2 push-button ZeroLock elevation turret
- Guard-ion hydrophobic lens coating
- Side focus parallax adjustment, made and assembled in the USA
Who it's for
Fits hunters and shooters who want a USA-made, waterproof scope with adjustable parallax and a lockable elevation turret for mid-range shots. Shooters planning long-distance work should confirm the standard duplex reticle suits their needs, since one buyer returned theirs for a different reticle.
Pros and cons
- Side focus parallax adjustment for precise focus from any shooting position
- ZeroLock elevation turret prevents accidental dial movement
- Long-time Leupold buyers rate the optical clarity highly
- Standard duplex reticle didn't suit one buyer's long-distance shooting needs, requiring a return
- One buyer found the glass noticeably different from Leupold's Mark 5HD line despite similar specs
Performance notes
The CDS-ZL2 elevation turret offers two full revolutions of adjustment and a push-button ZeroLock that keeps the dial from shifting under recoil or in a pack, and Leupold can laser-mark a custom ballistic dial to match a specific rifle and load. Side focus parallax adjustment lets shooters dial in focus from any position, and the Guard-ion coating sheds water and dirt to keep the glass clear without extra maintenance.
Specifications
| Brand | Leupold |
|---|---|
| Model | VX-5HD 4-20x52 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 52 mmhigher than 90% of 309 rifle scopes |
| Item Weight | 1.5 poundshigher than 59% of 238 rifle scopes |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Picatinny Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Riflescope |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 4x |
| Magnification Maximum | 20x |
| Night vision | No |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Item Type Name | Riflescope |
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Frequently asked questions
What reticle does the VX-5HD 171701 come with?
This model ships with a duplex reticle; one buyer needed to return it for a different reticle to suit long-distance shooting.
Is the glass the same as Leupold's Mark 5HD line?
Not according to one long-time Leupold owner, who found a noticeable difference in image quality compared to their Mark 5HD scope despite similar-sounding marketing.
What does the CDS-ZL2 turret do?
It provides two revolutions of elevation adjustment with a push-button ZeroLock that prevents the turret from moving accidentally, and supports Leupold's custom laser-marked ballistic dial.