Leupold VX-4HD 4-16x50 Riflescope
- Magnification Minimum: 4x
- Magnification Maximum: 16x
- Objective Lens Diameter: 30 mm
- Night vision: No
Last refreshed Jun 22, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A side-focus hunting scope built around Leupold's locking CDS-ZL2 turret, aimed at hunters who dial elevation rather than hold over.
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ASIN: B0GN45DG9KModel: VX-4HD 4-16x50Category: Rifle Scopes
More from this brandAll Leupold rifle scopesOverview
Leupold VX-4HD 4-16x50 is a 30mm hunting riflescope with side focus parallax adjustment and Leupold's CDS-ZL2 elevation turret, which locks against accidental movement and can be ordered with a custom bullet-drop dial matched to your load.
The CDS-ZL2 turret gives two full revolutions of elevation travel and a push button ZeroLock that has to be released before the dial turns, built to prevent the elevation setting from drifting in a pack or scabbard. Leupold positions the VX-4HD line between its VX-3HD and VX-5HD models, machined and assembled in the USA with what it calls an Elite Optical System for light transmission and glare control.
- 4-16x50, 30mm tube, side focus
- CDS-ZL2 turret with push-button ZeroLock
- Two revolutions of elevation adjustment
- Duplex reticle
Who it's for
Hunters who want a lockable elevation turret and plan to order a custom ballistic dial for their exact load are the target buyer here; shooters who would rather hold over with a duplex reticle than dial turrets in the field will not need it.
Pros and cons
- CDS-ZL2 turret locks to prevent accidental elevation drift
- Custom Dial System can be laser marked to your ballistics
- Side focus parallax adjustment
- Made and assembled in the USA
- Custom Dial System requires ordering a dial matched to your specific load
- Windage adjustment range not specified in the listing data
Performance notes
The 4:1 zoom ratio means the scope offers four times more magnification at 16x than at its 4x low end, giving a wider field of view at the bottom of the range and more reach at the top. Leupold's Elite Optical System is built to hold light transmission and reduce glare from dawn to dusk.
Specifications
| Brand | Leupold |
|---|---|
| Model | VX-4HD 4-16x50 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 30 mmlower than 75% of 309 rifle scopes |
| Item Weight | 3.5 poundshigher than 100% of 238 rifle scopes |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Matte Finish |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Riflescope |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 4x |
| Magnification Maximum | 16x |
| Night vision | No |
| Product Style | Hunting |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Reticle Type | Duplex |
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Frequently asked questions
What does ZL2 mean on the Leupold VX-4HD's turret?
ZL2 refers to ZeroLock with two revolutions of elevation adjustment; a push button releases the lock so the dial can be turned.
Can I get a custom ballistic dial for this scope?
Yes, the CDS-ZL2 turret supports Leupold's Custom Dial System, which can be laser marked to match your specific ammunition and conditions.
Is the Leupold VX-4HD 4-16x50 made in the USA?
Leupold states it is designed, machined and assembled in the USA.