Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35x56
- Rifle Scope
- 35 mm
- 7x
- 35x
- Better rated than 77%
A front focal plane long-range scope with a wide 7-35x range and a 35mm tube, built and assembled in the USA, though it has no owner reviews yet on this listing.
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How it ranks among the 359 rifle scopes we track
4.8★ across 5 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
5 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The Leupold Mark 5HD 185073 is a 7-35x56mm front focal plane riflescope with a 35mm tube, M5C3 turret, and PR2-MIL reticle in a Dark Earth finish, designed, machined, and assembled in the USA for long-range precision shooting.
Because it is a front focal plane scope, the PR2-MIL reticle scales with magnification, so holdover and ranging marks stay accurate whether you are at 7x or 35x, unlike a second focal plane scope where those marks are only true at one power. There is no review history yet on this listing to weigh in on real-world glass clarity or turret repeatability, so treat Leupold's stated performance claims as manufacturer-sourced rather than independently confirmed.
- 7-35x56mm magnification range with 35mm tube
- Front focal plane PR2-MIL reticle, M5C3 turret
- Dark Earth finish, model 185073
- Waterproof, fogproof, shockproof; made and assembled in the USA
Who it's for
Long-range shooters and guides who need a wide magnification range and reticle-based ranging that holds true at any power. Less relevant to hunters who only need a compact, lower-power scope for closer shots.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Front focal plane reticle stays accurate for ranging at any magnification
- Wide 7-35x zoom range
- 56mm objective for light gathering
- Machined and assembled in the USA
- No owner reviews yet on this listing to confirm real-world glass performance
- Large 56mm objective and 35x top end add size and weight versus a lower-power scope
Performance notes
As a front focal plane scope, the PR2-MIL reticle magnifies along with the target image, so range estimation and holdover marks stay accurate at any power setting from 7x to 35x, rather than only at one fixed magnification as with a second focal plane design. Leupold states the optical system is built to maintain clarity and reduce glare in harsh direct light, and rates the scope waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof.
Specifications
| Brand | Leupold |
|---|---|
| Model | 185073 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 35 mm |
| Item Weight | 3 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Dark Earth |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Riflescope |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 7x |
| Magnification Maximum | 35x |
| Sport Type | Shooting |
| Reticle Type | PR2-MIL (185073) |
| Night vision | No |
| Product Style | PR2-MIL (185073) |
| 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 7-35x56This product | 4.8 / 5 | 5 | 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 185073
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What does front focal plane mean on the Leupold Mark 5HD 185073?
It means the PR2-MIL reticle magnifies along with the target image, so holdover and ranging marks stay accurate at any magnification from 7x to 35x, not just one fixed power.
What reticle does the Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35x56 use?
It uses Leupold's PR2-MIL reticle on an M5C3 turret system.
Is the Leupold Mark 5HD 185073 made in the USA?
Leupold states it is designed, machined, and assembled in the USA.