Leupold VX-5HD Gen 2 Rifle Scope 2-10x42
- Rifle Scope
- 42 mm
- 2x
- 10x
A versatile low-power hunting scope built around a fast 2x low end and an illuminated aiming point. Best matched to hunters, not benchrest or long-range target shooters.
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Overview
A 30mm tube rifle scope from Leupold's VX-5HD Gen 2 line, magnifying 2 to 10 power through a 42mm objective lens, built around a CDS-SZL2 elevation system and an illuminated FireDot Duplex reticle.
Leupold positions this as a low-to-mid power hunting scope, wide enough at 2x for fast shots in brush and precise enough at 10x for longer open-country shots. It is assembled in the USA. Exact turret click values and reticle subtensions were not included in the source listing, so they are not confirmed here.
- 2-10x42 magnification, 30mm tube
- CDS-SZL2 elevation dial
- Illuminated FireDot Duplex reticle
- Model 183847
Who it's for
Suits hunters who want one scope to cover close cover and moderate-range shots without swapping optics. Long-range precision shooters wanting higher top-end magnification should look at Leupold's higher power VX-5HD variants instead.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Wide 2x to 10x zoom range for near and far shots
- Illuminated reticle for low light aiming
- Made in the USA
- No published rating or review history
- No price or included accessory details in this listing
Performance notes
The illuminated FireDot Duplex reticle is designed to give a bright, precise center aiming point in low light, while the CDS-SZL2 elevation turret is built for dialing corrections to a known zero. The 30mm tube and 42mm objective are a middle-ground size, balancing light gathering against overall scope weight.
Specifications
| Brand | Leupold |
|---|---|
| Model | 183847 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 42 mm |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Matte |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Integral Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Riflescope |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 2x |
| Magnification Maximum | 10x |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Reticle Type | FireDot Duplex |
| Night vision | No |
| Product Style | CDS-SZL2 Illum. FireDot Duplex |
| Field Of View | 57.5 Feet |
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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 VX-5HD Gen 2 Rifle Scope 2-10x42This product | - | - | 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 183847
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What tube diameter does the Leupold 183847 use?
A 30mm main tube.
Is the reticle illuminated?
Yes, it uses an illuminated FireDot Duplex reticle.
Where is this scope made?
Leupold states it is built in the USA.