The Leupold VX-4HD 4-16x50 CDS-ZL2 Side Focus is an upper-mid-range riflescope designed primarily for hunters seeking versatility at both short and long ranges. Within Leupold's lineup, this model is positioned to fill the gap between the VX-3HD and VX-5HD series.
Key technical specifications
- Magnification range: 4x to 16x (4:1 true zoom ratio).
- Objective lens diameter: 50 mm (offers excellent light gathering at dawn and dusk).
- Main tube: 30 mm (greater internal adjustment range and robustness).
- Parallax adjustment: Side Focus with a minimum distance of 30 yards.
- Elevation turret: CDS-ZL2 (Custom Dial System ZeroLock 2) system allowing for two full turns of adjustment, featuring a mechanical locking button to prevent accidental movement. Includes the right to request a free custom ballistic dial tailored to your ammunition.
- Click adjustment: 1/4 MOA.
- Total adjustment range: 65 MOA in elevation and 50 MOA in windage.
- Weight: 20.5 oz (approx. 581 grams) for standard versions and 20.8 oz (approx. 590 grams) for the illuminated version.
- Length: 13.3 inches (33.8 cm).
Key features
- Elite Optical System: Features high-definition (HD) lenses and advanced coatings that optimize light transmission and minimize glare in direct sunlight or low-light conditions.
- Focal plane: Second focal plane (SFP), meaning the reticle maintains the same visual size at any magnification level.
- Integrated zoom lever: Comes with a factory-installed throw lever to speed up magnification changes while wearing gloves or in fast-paced hunting situations.
- Construction: Waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof (resistant to heavy recoil). Manufactured and assembled at the Leupold factory in Beaverton, Oregon (USA), with a lifetime warranty.