Leupold VX-5HD 2-10x42mm Riflescope

I've tried Nikon, Vortex, Vanguard and now this. This is by far the best scope I've ever owned. In photography, my favorite lense that's always on my camera is the Canon 70-200 f/2.8 IS USM 2. For shooting and hunting from dawn to dusk, my favorite scope is this one. If I can afford 3 more, life would be perfect, but I can't. So I compromise with cheaper scopes on other rifles. Nothing comes close from all I own. Nothing.I was able to get a late dusk kill on a squirrel at 7pm in Midwest hours because of this scope on my latest outing. My eyes could not make out, but like a TV set that has its brightness dialed up while looking through it, this scope came through for me. The red dot is nice but I don't use often.

Positives: Good glassNegatives: poor quality control- internal debris , poor service from seller, gritty feeling zoom ring after operating in dusty conditionsWanted to buy American and spent a premium to do it. Mounted the scope and sighted in the rifle. It was a windy dusty day. The zoom ring now feels a bit gritty. Not a big deal but makes me wonder about long term durability. My biggest complaint: When I looked through the scope at the lowest magnification, there was a huge piece of internal debris visible in the retical. Seller wouldn't accept return even though it was 30 days from when I received it. Will send it back to Leupold for repair. Now I have an errand to do and a bill for shipping it to them... Maybe their reputation for service will save them but this will be my last Leupold product.

I hunt everything from close range hogs in Texas to long range elk in Idaho with this scope. It is incredibly clear, fantastic in low-light conditions, and at night with lights at considerable distances. I am about to buy a second vx5hd for another rifle. This 2-10x42 has been wonderful and I would recommend it to any hunter without hesitation. What attracted me to it is the simplicity, versatility and quality Leupold puts into this line of scopes. It is unmatched in quality at this price point for a hunting scope.

Bad news, arrived with bound up power ring. Good news, it's not a counterfeit, great price, and Leupold fixed it for free, after 3 weeks. Good as new now. There's a reason for that low price. But , it's an awesome scope after Leupold repairs it.

Did an accidental durability test. It passed. It’s tough. The 30 min past sunset light feature is AMAZING!! Wish it had come with caps but I found some. Slightly underwhelmed with the magnification shooting paper but it’ll be perfect come deer season.

Was worried about this big of a purchase without walking out of the store with it, but came perfect, on time and for $300 cheaper than the local box store. Scope is amazing and is good as reviews make it out to be....buy it!!!!

Just get it, you won't find it cheaper...i love mine

As expected