Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44 Overview
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Recently, we checked out the Bergara Ridge Carbon Wilderness, a lightweight hunting rifle. I topped it with Leupold’s VX-5HD 3-15×44 riflescope. Here’s a closer look at the optic.
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I own 2 of these exact scopes as well as 2 VX-6 HD scopes and this exact VX-5HD CDS Fire Dot (which I've had for 4 years) has become my all around do everything scope. I have one on a Tikka 6.5 Creedmoor, and one on a Browning X-Bolt 6.5 PRC...I use Leupold Back Country mounts pretty much exclusively now and the fire dot is simple to use and daylight bright if needed or wanted. The 3 power is perfect for pigs when taking multiples in close range and fast moving follow ups and the 15 really reaches out a long ways for any longer hunting distance precision shots. The weight to features ratio can't be beat as the glass and coatings are all the same as the VX-6HD lineup. This truly is the do it all scope and personally I turn mine into a VX-6 by adding the throw lever and the alumina scope covers that come with the VX-6 but not the VX-5's...CDS system is amazing and I highly recommend this scope.
so I see all kinds of long range sites really bagging on the Leupold brand. particularly Rokslide. anything to that? especially the tracking. and some thing they call the "drop test". I have always really stuck with the brand but have had a few bad ones in the bunch.
I have been running that exact scope for 3 seasons now and absolutely love it. I have it mounted on a Tikka T3 lefty in 30-06 and it is my go-to white tail and elk rifle. I own several custom rifles, and can honestly say this rifle and scope combo is the most accurate I own. Yes, it helps that I have developed a load that the rifle loves and have the custom turret for that load, but the clarity of this scope, accuracy of how it tracks and the perfect magnification range rounds it out so well. I run only Leupold optics on all my rifles, having a couple of Mark 4’s and several VX 3’s, but this scope is the clearest and brightest of my collection. Definitely a winner in my opinion. Thanks for the review!
No way! I also shoot a lefty tikka 30-06 with this scope (except mine is the moa windplex non illuminated) Great minds think alike 😮
Did you send it the data for the custom dial? if so have you found it to be accurate past 400 yards?
@@ericmusgrove2828 yes, I sent the data to Leupold and the manufactured a custom turret for me. It is accurate to 500 yards, which is the farthest I’ve shot it to.
@@user-rb9qt2wb9r - good to know! Thanks for that info.
@@user-rb9qt2wb9r thanks for the info, I need to get a good load worked up for it and then will figure it out.
They need to update reticle choices.
Yeah personally I think they need more windage marks and such In these scopes. I'm fine with no holdover marks cause it has the CDS system but they could use it.
These are hunting scopes, not long distance target scopes. Coming from a big game guide in Wyoming, if you need windage marks, you probably shouldn’t ethically be taking that shot at an animal.
I’d like to see hold over marks(bdc) for extended low wind applications
The Impact 23 reticle is really nice.
Did you comment this on every video review of this scope? Lol
I love your scope testing set up. More of that please!
Definitively more of these. Great job!
I wish every scope review was like this. Great great work!
Outstanding optic. I’ve had the MOA version of this scope on my Tikka .270 Win. for a little over a year now and it has been absolutely flawless.
I have the exact same scope on my Browning X-Bolt in 300WSM. I primarily hunt deer in Mississippi at ranges from 80-300 yards and this combination works perfect.
I too just got this exact scope also for my Browning X Bolt in .300 WSM which I will be taking out to Colorado this Fall on an elk hunt. I got a custom elevation turret from Leupold for my rifle/ammo combo with all the data I submitted. So far at the range this scope has been outstanding.
Love it just got it sighted in on my 300 win mag missing deer season this year I'm definitely ready for next year
Check out the burris signature hd 3-15. Pretty much the exact same features and specs as this and the razor lht for half the price. Side focus, illumination, zero stop, and weighs 20 ounces. Sportsman's puts them on sale every once in a while for $350. The E3 reticle looks a little different but it works well.
Ive had the burris. While not bad . But the turrets on this leupold and glass is insanly better. Everyone and myself thought the glass on the sighd was good. But god i just got the leupold its no comparison... but for $350 id take it. My burris sog hd 5-25 was just over 800
I have the same scope on a tika t3x 6.5 creedmore with custom turret, shooting sierra 130 gamechanger out of it with excellent results. Love the combination and your channel. I have learned alot watching you.
I have that exact scope on a 300WM Model 70. I plan to hunt plains game in Zimbabwe in October with it. Very clear optic.
Best of luck on your hunt! Let us know how it goes.
This is what I have on my .260 REM rifle. Fire-Dot, duplex, and I had the turret made for a 130 gr. Swift Scirocco bullet. Just about perfect marriage. In the hemlocks at dusk that illuminated reticle is a treat.
Mine is mounted on a Remington 700 SPS .22-250 26" heavy barrel. It has a custom turret.
Just ordered this scope along with a Fierce Rival 300 PRC. Looks like I made a good pick. Thanks for the review!
Just got this with the standard firedot duplex reticle last month. It's going on my western Muley rifle for a trip this year. If it is like my other Leupold scopes I know it will be a great scope that lasts!
As always has great video!
I love mine. Have it on a Tikka CTR 24” stainless 6.5 Creedmoor. Mainly hunt whitetail deer.
Great scope, I have 3 of these. Also have 2 VX-5HD 4-20x52 with TLZ2 turret in TMOA reticle. I’ve really become partial to the CDS Turrets. Currently waiting for a CDS Dial for my MK5 HD, should be here next week. I have yet to have a CDS Dial that wasn’t spot on with my provided inputs. Simply put for a hunting rifle I don’t think that system can be beat.
This scope is about perfect for hunting. I wish they offered more usable reticle, something like the moar or something with a floating center dot. I love the lockable elevation and windage knobs. Great review video
The only reticle that i think would be better is a 4A
Great scopes! I got VX-6HD 3-18x44 for both my wife's rifle and mine. Probably overkill, but love the set-ups!
Always enjoy your content ! And I am a Leupold fanatic!
Great video!! I have 2 of these scopes. One is on a Tikka 308 Win, the other is on a Tikka 6.5 prc. I live in Va so mostly just hunt deer.
Absolutely love these scopes. Great value for the cost, and I have not had any issues with them whatsoever!!
I got the tikka 308 as well and just got this scope as well, is it worth the money? Just dropped about 2k on it and I’m just getting into hunting so I’m worried I spent too much
@@johnroche7228same here, got the superlite in .308. Stuck between the 5 and the 6
I bought that exact scope on a 6.5 Creedmoor Savage ultralight for my 11 year old grandson.
I got the Savage so I could adjust the length of pull.
The scope is very nice and clear.
The thing that surprised me the most is how well you can see when it’s getting dark.
I have the same one with the firedot on my Sako 85 finnlight. Ive had it for about 4 years now ive had to send it in for warranty once tho for dust inside on the cross hairs, they fixed no problem tho under warranty and had it back with in 2 weeks of sending it in. Last year tho I dropped my rifle from my shoulder and it landed upside down on the scope on a hard rocky road didn't break anything but put a good little mark in it and a few small marks on the turret. I went to the range on the way home at day thinking for sure I'm gonna have to at lest readjust it a bit after that hard fall but it was still bang on when I shot it.
Great video, my absolute favorite Hunting scope . Good job Gavin
I have that with the BC reticle. Mounted to my old A-Bolt 7mm RM & shooting 160 gr Nosler Partition sub MOA @ 100. I love it!
Bought one to put on my .375 Ruger Win 70 build.
That should be an interesting and useful rifle.
I’ve been deer hunting in Texas with this scope since it was introduced and it has performed flawlessly. The exterior finish on the scope shows a few marks from many days afield, but none of that has bothered performance. The CDS dial works just as advertised and the fire dot reticle is a great feature. I like this scope so much I just used all my Cabelas points to buy another.
Me and my daughter both have this scope with the windplex reticle on our tikka t3 6.5’s and absolutely love them.
Just got this scope as a gift to replace my 3x9 leupold. Looking to put it on my 7mm Rem Mag. Thanks for the video.
I've owed Leupold scopes since my first VX3 purchase in 1994. That very VX3 is as good as it was 30 years ago, even tho I dropped my rifle from my tree stand many years ago and the rifle landed on the scope. I thought for sure it was trash but, I picked out a knot on a tree and it hit dead center. That made me a Leupold fan for life. I'm looking at purchasing a new rifle in 7mm PRC and plan to put the VX5 Gavin just reviewed on it.
I got one right now andd about to buy a second one absolutely love it
Great scope. My first Leupold I’ve ever owned. Now I have 3 of these. 1 of which is the 56mm objective. If you’re a hunter or want to get into hunting it’s a great option with everything you need in a good scope and nothing you don’t. I have mine mounted on a Bergara Ridge SP 6.5 creedmoor (56mm objective) one on a M77 Mark 2 30-06 and the 3rd still in the box but will probably go on my Bergara Ridge 22-250.
I’d love to have the capability of getting some of the better optics you put on your rifles but I’m not that fortunate at the moment. I would love to see you test some of the budget friendly optics on your equipment like Element Titan and Arken EP & compare the results to Leupold, Nightforce… Maybe the Vortex Strike Eagles and Vipers could fit in the mix? Thank you for all you do and the great info you provide. I learn a lot based on your content.
I just got one 3 weeks ago. Love it. It just seems to fit me better than my vx-6 2 to 12 for some reason.
Thats just a dream for me!
Running same scope on 7x64 sako in South Africa killed antelope out to 750yards with no problem ... in the right weather conditions
Good shooting! Congrats.
Looks like a great hunting scope….❤️🔥🇺🇸
I have this scope on a top shelf smokeless muzzleloader. A big investment for me. The CDS feature is spot on. I't's so fast and confidence inspiring. I just KNOW I'm on with a clean reticle. I like the side focus. Four power is wide and clear. At fifteen power and 200 meters I can see tiny scraps of paper fly from my little groups in lower light.. I mostly keep the dot on the lowest setting and It helps without getting in the way, I enjoyed zeroing it. In no hurry, I walked it to the center a few clicks at a time. A perfect dotted line. It was light and handy hunting this year. That really helps on a large rifle that I carry. I'm so glad I spent the money. I don't know a lot about precision long range target shooting, For HUNTING,.with medium/long ranges possible, Its just about perfect for me. For scopes, I'm all in with Leupold. I have a few others that now sit in a box in the basement.
I have one, non-illuminated duplex, very clear and really like the magnification range…it’s a keeper
Thank you for the video brother.
Just bought this scope for my custom .280 AI rifle. AG Composite Visigoth stock, tried Remington 700 action, and a 22” Proof Research carbon fiber barrel. I absolutely love it.
Well it's a nice scope, and I've been looking for a new scope for my 30-06 for the last couple of years. Something definitely in that power range. But up here in Canada add other 500 bucks to that price tag. Sooo I just purchased the new redesigned Helix by Element optics. Has all the features that I have been looking for. Great reviews and about half the price of the Leopold. 2×16-50HD SFP, BDC illuminated reticle, side focus, screw on thrown leaver, capped turrets, two sets of lenses caps. In depth owner manual. Stickers to write down the ballistics for the caliber and bullets you're shooting (the subtensions of the reticle. If you choose to hurt with the caps off they provide these aluminum screw down o-rings to protect the threads and seal the scope. That's the first time I've seen that feature on any scope. Weight is 25.6oz. Sitting here in the box, just have to get it mounted. Can't wait 😊
I really like mine (it’s on a Tikka 7 mag). My only gripe is the windage adjustments were mushy and not really tactile or audible. So it was difficult to precisely adjust windage when zeroing. But once I got it zeroed I just leave it alone so it was a minor inconvenience.
Good scope for your 'hunt of a lifetime' - there isn't much it doesn't do well. I had the 2.5-10 model and I never should have sold it. Now I have to buy another and I am considering this one for the higher upper - end for a Sendero.
Great review !
The VX5HD is the best long range hunting scope in my opinion. Good glass, locking elevation dial, multiple reticle options, light weight, GREAT low light performance and of course it MADE IN THE USA. I own 2, one with the Boone & Crockett on my 6.5 Creedmoor and one with Wind plex on my 7mm Mag. Overall, just a fantastic scope purpose built for a long range hunter.
I use this exact scope on my .270 Winchester and it's been great, with a couple of disappointments. I do wish at this price range there were some different reticle options. The TMR reticle Leupold makes available on other models would be great. The bigger problem, to me, is that the adjustment turrets are mushy. Not a little mushy. Really mushy and soft and indistinct with very faint "bumps" (not clicks) which you can barely feel. This requires you to visually check to see how far your elevation or windage adjustment was, as you can't tell simply by reaching up, dialing and counting clicks. I have some really inexpensive scopes made by companies that don't have the great reputation Leupold does . . . and yet you can feel distinct crisp "clicks" when you adjust those scopes. I don't know if Leupold went with nylon internal parts to save money? For such a nice clear scope with lots of great features (I love the locking zero stop on the elevation and that the windage turret is covered) I can't understand what the heck happened with the mushy indistinct cruddy elevation and windage adjustments. I noticed this evaluation by the Ultimate Reloader didn't mention this at all. Leupold is likely a sponsor, so I get it.
I’ve noticed that also on my L’s and it’s a factor in why I’m moving away from the brand. When you can get a $280 Swampfox budget optic with great audible and tactile adjustments there’s no excuse for not having it.
I have the exact scope Gavin reviewed and everything is great EXCEPT the mush turrets.
To be fair to Leupold though I just got a Steiner Predator 2-16x42 yesterday that is a $1800- $2000 scope street price. Same damned turrets! I’m seriously considering sending it back because of this. The one speed bump in my decision is this. It has the fantastic E3 illuminated center reticle that is my all time favorite hunting reticle. 100- 600 yard BDC hash lines and 10 mph wind dots so it’s about every field hold you’ll ever need without being busy.
Burris also has this reticle on their Signature line that comes in at between $500 and $700.
I also have this in 3-15x44 and it has the E3 AND locking turrets.
I have 2 of them, 1 on a Tikka t3 7mag and 1 on a Christensen 6.5 prc . I love them very clear in low light thick pines and the fire dot is awesome. Gavin u didn’t mention that the fire dot will shut off after a couple mins of the scope detecting no movement and will come back on when rifle is pick up and detects movement love this feature! 👍👍
What do I think? I bought a bergara Wilderness Terrain and I think this scope fits my needs perfectly. I'm used to tactical FFP optics with holdover, but the ability to still be able to dial in makes this appealing.
I have two of these scopes one in moa and the other in mil. I put moa on sako 308 and the mil on tikka 7mm rm mag. Love both scopes with custom load dials.
Great scope. I have this very scope on my Steyr CLII IN 3006. I recently purchased a 270 Heym SR 21. That too will have the VX 5 but in Wind Plex raticle. Almost all my rifles have leupolt scopes.
I just put mine on my 300 WSM X-bolt for Caribou next month in Alaska. Got my dial in as well. It may very well be my favorite hunting rifle right now...short action, not too light, lower recoil. Perfect combo of weight, range, power and shorter barrel.
I have this exact same scope on a Weatherby Vanguard Talus in .300 Win Mag. I’ve taken several Mule Deer and Elk over the last few years using this combo. I can’t say enough positive about this scope and everyone I know has been given the lecture about the CDS features this scope provides. I’m replacing all my scopes with CDS featured scopes
I have one with wind plex redical. Great value. 700action 22 280ai proof 1:8 in a ag composite stock, trigger tech trigger, with a can. Straight up pnw hunting rig. elk rocky and Roosevelt . Blacktail, white tail, and mule deer.
Oh it has side focus but the manufacturer doesn’t tell you the details nor did I see it in this video. That is extremely important to some of us. What is the minimum parallax setting 20 yards 30 yards
I have 2 of them on 300 win mags, great hunting scopes. Not fire dot thou!
I hope they never move away from the clean, useful duplex that they’ve offered for years.
Mine's on a savage 110 bear hunter in 300wm. Non illuminated, i went with the wind plex reticle because the cds system makes elevation marks redundant. It is an absolute tac driver.
I own two of these; one on a Weatherby MK V (7mm Weatherby Mag) and one on a Weatherby Vanguard (7mm Rem Mag). They have functioned flawlessly for the past 5 hunting seasons here in the San Juan mountains of Colorado under every condition imaginable. Lots of vertical here when elk, sheep, goat, and mule deer hunting. Weight is a premium and my rifles are neither light nor heavy at 10lbs each fully loaded up. I think the scope is just about perfect for this application. Would love it if the center portion of the crosshairs were slightly thinner but that’s knit picking.
I have that scope on a Kimber 84M hunter in 6.5 creedmoor, love it
Love mine, super nice.
Just bought one.
I like everything except the windage dial. I will try to sell it and get the VX6-HD
I have the same scope with the Wind Plex reticle arriving in two days. I will be mounting it on my Fierce Carbon Titanium Edge chambered in 6.5prc. This scope is replacing a Night Force NXS 5.5-22 x 56.
I own 3 of these and have them on a 325wsm, 7mm rem mag and 300 win mag. Two of the three failed to track and return to zero after about 60 rounds. Leupold replaced the erector system in both. One of the repaired scopes is still going strong, the other failed again. Leupold sent me a New in Box replacement. The scope on my 325 has never failed to return to zero or dial correctly.
With a 66% failure rate, I don’t know how much faith I have in their ability to dial a bunch. Set and forget and they never fail.
I went to a Nightforce NXS for repeated dialing and have not had an issue. For my eyes, the VX5 glass is better, but dialing reliability goes to the NF in my opinion.
Nice
I’ve got this scope on my Benelli Lupo in 270 win. Love it!
I am honestly not surprised by the results based on that price range. I wonder if Gavin could make a similar test/video on some of those budget friendly scopes like Burris fullfield e1?
My favorite scope
5x are the way to go. I love 3-15
Got a Steyr pro hunter 3 SX I’m wanting to put some serious glass on, this looks like a suitable candidate
Have exact scope in MOA on X-Bolt medallion 30-06
Leupold scopes are awesome
A more budget option with some of the same features is the busses signature series 3-15x44. It is only a 1" tube and no zero stop... but it does have resetable pop up turrets. 20oz and probably half the price of the Leopold maybe less
Show us a camera shot of the parallax set incorrectly, so we can see the shift in the camera.
6.5 prc from fierce, same optic on it, have made shots out to 1000 yards never failed once.
I was just looking at maybe getting this scope for the wife's 25-06. I just updated it with a carbon Mesa stock to lighten it up some for back packing. The main reason for thinking about it was the CDS dial. This would save a step and time, currently we are ranging, looking at the app or Kestrel then dialing. Could you discuss the input data needed to send Leupold for getting info for the custom dial, and then testing the accuracy of the dial system? Because we hunt different states and elevations, it makes picking an elevation input difficult.
I have the 4x20x52 VX-5 Illuminated Red Dot Duplex model on a Franchi Momentum Elite 6.5 PRC! Tack driver!
…I was looking into this Leopold VX-5HD but went for Vortex Diamondback 4-16 44mm. I just couldn’t ignore price/quality point
VX-3HD, I have, for my ultra light set up of 6.5cred deer rifle. Wind plex is actually very nice for hunting.
Man this is perfect size for my 6.5prc waypoint but I’m so blind need more power…I got the 3x15pst and love it..
This is a great scope! I have many on my collection of hunting rifles and a better deal then the vx6 for misting hunting! I do like my vx6’s but at almost half the price they are much more affordable for most hunters and most hunters couldn’t tell any diffence looking through the scopes! I have been using Leupold 60+ years and even their M8 scopes were the best for there time!
I'm still using a couple of old M8 Leupold scopes!
I really like this scope. I have 2 of them looking to get a third for my 22-250. I only wish they made this with a 50 objective and their varmint hunter illuminated reticle. Awesome scope.
How do you like the field of view on it?? I think it’s the most important feature
Mounted one on a 338 wm xbolt
I have 1 on a Begara 300 win mag I love mine
I got that same scope on my 6.8 western x bolt. took it to africa and took down waterbuck, impala, blesbok, black wildebeest, hartebeest, eland. Then took it to the range and only took 2 shots to hit 1000yd target.
I have the Impact 29 MOA reticle on a 300 Blackout subsonic bolt action and an 8.6 Blackout subsonic bolt action. Great in most ways, but both have disappointing focus at distance. I expected a sharper image for the price point. As shorter range optics for rapidly dropping bullets, it's a good fit for my application.
Leupold scopes are good quality. How would the cheapest chinese scope fare in these tests. Show folks the reason to purchase quality optics.
I have this scope on my .30-06 Remington 700.
Hello gavin, hope you had a good Thanksgiving 👍
I did, I hope you did as well!
"Like the optical test you provided" - I have this scope on a 7mm Rem-mag for larger critters and this Leupold replaced a Vortex Viper VHS 4-16 , don't overlook the 3x series, very little difference in glass!
Have been looking for a scope for my boy’s 6.5 grendel and narrowed it down to this scope
Great review except we didn't hear much about the CDS option. Is the option worth it?
how does the glass compare to VX6 and MK5HD?
Would like to see a follow up where you put the CDS system through its paces!
I really like mine on my 300 Win Mag Tikka. I wish it weighed less but cant have it all.
If you want lighter go with the VX3 scope since they are about a half pound lighter!
Yeah everything is a trade off and for me only carrying lightweight 10x42 binos the 15 is my 3-15 really helps double checking that animals are legal as I have shot quite a few barely legals. I just want my cake and want to eat it lol.
A comparison of Objective length and the affect on clarity would be interesting.
I have the windplex version on a Proof Pre-chambered barrel in 6.5 creed. Big Horn Origin action, in a Bell and Carlson M40 style stock. Hand loaded 143s at just over 2800. Shot my antelope at 730 last year. Conditions were perfect and I regularly shoot that far with that rifle. One and done. Love that optic. Thanks for the great review. I’m impressed with your test rig!
Thinking about putting one of these on my Begara B14 Crest 🤔
I have that scope with the windplex in it I have it on a 6 creed for the money it’s top notch