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Questions & Answers
Best way to mount this scope to my Browning BLR 308 takedown. I have a pic rail on the receiver already Expert Answer

If you already have a picatinny rail installed, all you will need is a set of low height 1" diameter picatinny scope rings. The Leupold PRW2 Rifle Scope Rings (linked below) will work. But you can use any low height 1" picatinny scope rings and they will work.
https://www.opticsplanet.com/leupold-prw2-riflescope-rings.html?_iv_ring-height=low&_iv_tube-diameter=1-in

by Ethan, Gear Expert, January 24, 2024
Would this scope be a good choice for 300 H&H and 375 H&H Encore barrels? I am wanting to get two and then get the dials for each of them. Expert Answer

Yes, the Leupold VX-3HD 2.5-8x36mm Rifle Scope could be used with both those cartridges.

by Hunter, Gear Expert, July 29, 2022
Customer Reviews
Helpful Positive Review leupold vx3 hd 2.5 8 36 by eagle eye, Verified Owner, November 20, 2024
I put this on a 444 cva scout because I needed the 4 inch eye relief and it worked perfectly extremely clear every thing you would expect from Leopoldo
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Helpful Positive Review Does the job right. by Mark, June 21, 2023
Great Glass work great on Hunting pigs on two to three power in Texas at dusk with a 308, Blr. Next trip hunting whitetails 250 yd shots on 5 to 7 power, mounted on a Bar 30-06, work great multiple one shot kills. A quick adjustment knob makes it rea...
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Helpful Positive Review Leupold scope review by Fletcher, December 11, 2023
Purchased this scope to replace an existing 3x9 scope on a Ruger 10/22 for use in target shooting. Incredibly clear and was easy to adjust after having been bore scoped. I have other Leupold scopes and highly recommend them.
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Helpful Positive Review Great Glass by mike, Verified Owner, June 27, 2024
Bought for my 30-30 to hunt with love the eye relief hard to beat Leupold quality and glass!
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Helpful Positive Review Typical excellent Leupold value. by Mike, March 11, 2023
The Leupold VX3HD 2.5-8X36 is the perfect scope for me. The reticle adjustments are positive and they work just like they should. The scope is light and this is a positive when you are in your seventies. Being made in the U.S.A. is a mandatory iss...
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Most Recent Reviews Leupold 2.5x8x36 by Jim, Verified Owner, November 16, 2024
Put this scope on a new 17 HMR and I think it is perfect for the rifle. It has the correct dimensions, and is light enough that the combination is easy to carry. The 2.5x8 variable power is plenty for shots out to 200 yards. As with all Leupold scope...
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Reticle: CDS-ZL Duplex , Duplex Tube Diameter: 1 inReticle Focal Plane: Second Focal Plane (SFP) Illumination Color: None Finish: Matte Color: Black Weight: 11.4 ozAdjustment Click Value: 0.25 MOAAdjustment Type: MOA Illumination Type: Non-Illuminated W/E Travel at 100 Yds: 67 MOA

Code: LU-RS-LEU202-180616

MPN: 180616

UPC: 030317028541

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Product Info for Leupold VX-3HD 2.5-8x36mm Rifle Scope, 1" Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP)

This lightweight hunting scope is an incredible optic for extended hunting sessions, gathering enough light to allow you to stay out from dawn to dusk. These Rifle Scopes feature the Leupold Elite Optical System that delivers superior light transmission for bright, clear views in any environment. With scratch-resistant lenses and waterproof and fogproof performance, the VX-3 2.5-8x36 Rifle Scope can handle the most demanding hunts, and its ultra-lightweight design won't hold you back in the field. Acquire targets faster and with improved accuracy using the illuminated Duplex reticle that offers 8 brightness settings for a customized view.image

Each scope is equipped with a removable throw lever so that you can instantly and easily change magnifications, even while wearing gloves. The matte finish eliminates reflectivity to help keep you concealed, and the glare-free views ensure nothing stands in the way between you and your target. Gear up for your most exciting hunting adventure yet with this powerful 2.5-8x illuminated scope.

Every CDS model scope comes with a standard MOA or MIL dial right out of the box, so it's not a custom dial yet. To get yours, enter your ballistic information that can usually be found on your ammo box or the manufacturer's website and some of the environmental conditions where you'll be shooting the most, and we will laser-etch a new elevation dial to match. Once you receive the new dial in the mail, swap out the standard MOA or MIL dial, and you're good to go. The Custom Dial System® (CDS) ensures your scope is now perfectly tuned to the ballistics of your rifle.

Fully understanding your ballistics can be intimidating. That's why the Leupold Custom Dial System® (CDS) laser-etches your scope's elevation dial to match your load, velocity, and conditions. All you do is range your target, turn the dial to that number, and aim dead on. No more holdovers, bullet drop reticles, or ballistic calculators. Just quick, accurate shots every time.

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Specifications for Leupold VX-3HD 2.5-8x36mm Rifle Scope, 1" Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP):

Manufacturer: Leupold
Objective Lens Diameter: 36 mm
Magnification: 2.5 - 8 x
Reticle: CDS-ZL Duplex, Duplex
Tube Diameter: 1 in
Reticle Focal Plane: Second Focal Plane (SFP)
Illumination Color: None
Finish: Matte
Field of View, Linear: 13.7 - 37.5 ft at 100 yds
Eye Relief: 3.6 - 4.5 in
Color: Black
Weight: 11.4 oz
Adjustment Click Value: 0.25 MOA
Length: 11.4 in
Adjustment Type: MOA
Parallax: Fixed
Illumination Type: Non-Illuminated
Fabric/Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
Lens Material: Glass
Optical Coating: DiamondCoat 2
Water Resistance Level: Waterproof
Shockproof: Yes
Fogproof: Yes
Package Type: Box
Magnification Type: Variable
W/E Travel at 100 Yds: 67 MOA

Features of Leupold VX-3HD 2.5-8x36mm Rifle Scopes

  • DiamondCoat 2: Exterior lens surfaces are treated with DiamondCoat 2, an ion-assist lens coating, for higher light transmission and the greatest level of abrasion resistance we've ever offered. DiamondCoat 2 has the additional advantage of assisting in light transmission, for greater brightness, clarity and contrast, and will prove its worth in the wildest places on earth.
  • 2nd Generation Argon/Krypton Waterproofing: Features our exclusive, proprietary Argon/Krypton gas blend, which nearly eliminates the effects of thermal shock, and reduces the diffusion of gases sealed inside your scope even more than our proven nitrogen technology already does.
  • Generous Eyebox: Get on target faster so you can take the shot of a lifetime. Even at higher powers, the longer eye relief and generous eyebox provides incredible head position latitude, edge-to-edge brightness, and a full clear sight picture that fills the eyepiece completely.
  • Blackened Lens Edges: Blackened lens edges reduce light diffusion, so more usable light reaches the shooter's eye. This results in a brighter image with increased contrast.
  • Twin Bias Spring Erector System: The twin bias spring exerts up to 30 percent more holding force on the erector, virtually eliminating erector system backlash and stress on the vital internal workings of the scope, for longer life.
  • 3:1 Zoom Ratio: A versatile 3:1 zoom ratio erector system that is ideal for a wide range of situations.
  • Waterproof & Fogproof: Absolute waterproof and fogproof integrity means it's ready to perform in the field, in all conditions.
  • 6061-T6 Aluminum: Only use the highest quality domestic, aerospace-grade aluminum is used.
  • Durable Lens Cover: A field functional and durable bikini-style lens cover is included for excellent lens protection both in the field and while in storage.
  • Xtended Twilight Lens System: The Xtended Twilight Lens Systemâ„¢ optimizes the transmission of low-light wavelengths, so you see the details of low-light scenes in greater, brighter detail than with any other scope available.

Package Contents:

  • Leupold VX-3HD 2.5-8x36mm Rifle Scopes
  • Lens Cover

Leupold VX-3HD 2.5-8x36mm Rifle Scope, 1" Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP) Orderable Models

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Leupold VX-3HD 2.5-8x36mm Rifle Scope, 1 in Tube, Second Focal Plane, Black, Matte, Non-Illuminated Duplex Reticle, MOA Adjustment, 180616 , MPN: 180616 , UPC: 030317028541 , Code: LU-RS-LEU202-180616
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