Leupold Mark 5HD 3.6-18x44
- Rifle Scope
- 44 mm
- Hunting
- Aluminum
- Better rated than 84%
A first focal plane precision scope from a well known US maker, aimed at shooters who dial or hold in mils rather than casual hunters wanting a basic crosshair.
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How it ranks among the 359 rifle scopes we track
5.0★ across 2 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The Leupold Mark 5HD 3.6-18x44 is a 35mm front focal plane rifle scope built for long range precision shooting, using Leupold's PR2-Mil reticle and M5C3 elevation turret for repeatable dialing.
This is Leupold's precision line, aimed at shooters who already run a first focal plane reticle and mil based turrets rather than a general hunting crowd. The FFP design means the reticle subtensions stay accurate at every magnification, useful for ranging or holdover at low power, not just at full zoom. Leupold builds it in the USA and backs it with the standard waterproof, fogproof and shockproof rating, though the listing gives no detail on turret click value or eye relief.
- 35mm main tube, 3.6-18x44
- First focal plane PR2-Mil reticle
- M5C3 elevation turret with zero reset
- Assembled in the USA
Who it's for
Built for long range or competition shooters running a mil based ballistic system who want a reticle that keeps its measurements correct across the full 3.6-18x zoom range. Less suited to hunters who mainly want a simple duplex reticle at one power setting.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- FFP reticle stays accurate at any magnification setting
- M5C3 turret built for repeatable zero resets
- Made and assembled in the USA
- Waterproof, fogproof and shockproof build
- Listing does not specify turret click value or eye relief
- No owner reviews yet to confirm field durability
Performance notes
The front focal plane design scales the PR2-Mil reticle with magnification, so mil holdovers and range estimation read correctly whether the scope sits at 3.6x or the full 18x, not just at max zoom like a second focal plane scope. The M5C3 turret is built for repeated dialing back to zero. Leupold rates the scope as waterproof, fogproof and shockproof, and it is designed, machined and assembled in the USA.
Specifications
| Brand | Leupold |
|---|---|
| Model | 182943 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 44 mm |
| Item Weight | 2.5 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Matte Finish |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Picatinny Mount or Weaver Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Riflescope |
| Other details | |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Reticle Type | PR2-Mil (182943) |
| Night vision | No |
| Product Style | PR2-Mil (182943) |
| Field Of View | 28.3 Feet |
| 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 3.6-18x44This product | 5.0 / 5 | 2 | 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 182943
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Leupold Mark 5HD 182943 a first or second focal plane scope?
It's front focal plane (FFP), so the PR2-Mil reticle subtensions stay correct at every magnification from 3.6x to 18x.
What reticle does the Mark 5HD 3.6-18x44 use?
It uses Leupold's PR2-Mil reticle paired with the M5C3 elevation turret.
Is this scope made in the USA?
Yes, Leupold states it is designed, machined and assembled in the USA.