Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56mm Side Focus Riflescope
- Rifle Scope
- 56 mm
- 5x
- 25x
A well-regarded long-range Leupold scope, but confirm ring compatibility for the 35mm tube and do not assume the reticle is illuminated without checking the specific listing.
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How it ranks among the 359 rifle scopes we track
4.5★ across 16 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
16 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
A first focal plane rifle scope with 5-25x magnification, a 56mm objective, and a PR2-MIL reticle. Built with M5C3 turrets giving 30 mils of adjustment across three revolutions, machined and assembled in the USA.
This is a high-magnification long-range scope built around Leupold's M5C3 turret system, with the reticle scaling through the full zoom range since it sits in the first focal plane. It uses a 35mm main tube, which narrows ring and mount compatibility compared to more common 30mm scopes. At least one buyer received a unit listed with an illuminated reticle that was not actually illuminated, so it is worth confirming that detail before ordering.
- 5-25x56mm first focal plane riflescope
- PR2-MIL reticle, matte finish
- M5C3 turrets, 30 mils adjustment in 3 revolutions
- Machined and assembled in the USA, waterproof and fogproof
Who it's for
Long-range shooters who want a first focal plane reticle and are prepared to source 35mm rings, since standard 30mm mounts will not fit. Less suited to anyone who specifically needs an illuminated reticle without double-checking the listing.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers consistently praised the glass quality and build, with one describing sub-inch groups at 200 yards and another calling the low-light performance the strongest they had used. Complaints included a 35mm tube that narrowed ring choices, a listing that described the reticle as illuminated when the unit received was not, and one buyer who returned a unit over a scratched objective lens and an off-cant reticle.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 35mm tube limits compatible ring and mount options
- At least one listing mismatch on reticle illumination reported by a buyer
- One buyer received a unit with lens scratches and an off-cant reticle
Performance notes
The first focal plane PR2-MIL reticle keeps its subtensions accurate at any magnification from 5x to 25x, which matters for holdover and ranging at long distance. One reviewer using it for PRS shooting found the 0.25 mil markings easy to read without clutter, and another reported sub-inch groups at 200 yards. The 35mm tube is less common than 30mm, which limited ring options for at least one buyer.
Specifications
| Brand | Leupold |
|---|---|
| Model | 180222 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 56 mm |
| Item Weight | 1.88 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Front Focal PR2-MIL (180222) |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Picatinny Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Riflescope |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 5x |
| Magnification Maximum | 25x |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Reticle Type | PR2-MIL (180222) |
| Thread Type | Picatinny compatible |
| Night vision | No |
| Product Style | PR2-MIL (180222) |
| Item Type Name | Riflescope |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in rifle scopes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56mm Side Focus RiflescopeThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 16 | 2.7 / 5 |
| UTG 3-12X44 30mm Compact ScopeUTG | 4.5 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Vortex Optics Diamondback Second Focal PlaneBrand | 4.7 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.3 / 5 |
| PINTY Tactical Rifle Scope Combo: Illuminated OpticsPinty | 4.4 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Firefield RapidStrike 1-6x24 SFP Riflescope KitFirefield | 4.5 / 5 | 900 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Leupold 180222
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does this scope have an illuminated reticle?
Specs do not list illumination, and one buyer noted their unit, despite a listing describing it as illuminated, was not.
What ring size does it need?
It uses a 35mm main tube, which has fewer ring options than the more common 30mm size.
Is the reticle first or second focal plane?
First focal plane, so the reticle scales with magnification for consistent holdover at any zoom setting.