Mastering Precision: Unleash Your Potential with the Leupold Mark 5HD 3.6-18x44mm FFP TMR Riflescope

Are you a serious long-range shooter, a dedicated hunter pushing the limits, or a tactical professional demanding uncompromising performance from your optics? Do you often find yourself asking: "What is the ultimate riflescope for achieving pinpoint accuracy at extended distances?" or "How can I reduce the overall weight of my rifle system without sacrificing optical quality or critical features?" Look no further. The Leupold Mark 5HD 3.6-18x44mm riflescope, model 173296, is engineered precisely for individuals who require professional-grade optics that excel in precision, speed, and rugged reliability.

This isn't just another riflescope; it's a strategic advantage designed to solve the critical challenges faced by today's precision shooters. Whether you're engaging steel at a thousand yards in a competitive PRS match, making a ethical shot on big game across a vast canyon, or executing demanding tactical operations, the Mark 5HD delivers the clarity, consistency, and intuitive control you need to succeed. It's built for those who understand that every ounce, every click, and every shard of glass matters when fractions of an inch determine success or failure.

Unrivaled Optical Performance: See the Unseen with Professional-Grade Clarity

At the heart of the Leupold Mark 5HD lies its professional-grade optical system, meticulously crafted to deliver an unparalleled viewing experience. With a 44mm objective lens, this scope gathers ample light, ensuring bright, crisp images even in challenging conditions such as dawn or dusk. What makes this optical system stand out? It's the culmination of Leupold's decades of optical engineering expertise, featuring premium lens coatings that maximize light transmission, reduce glare, and provide exceptional color fidelity and contrast. This means you’ll gain a distinct advantage in target identification and shot placement, being able to discern subtle details that might otherwise be missed with lesser optics.

• Superior Light Transmission: Experience brilliant images throughout the day, even in low-light environments, thanks to optimized lens coatings that efficiently transmit available light.
• Edge-to-Edge Clarity: Enjoy a sharp, distortion-free image across the entire field of view, allowing for precise target acquisition and engagement without optical aberrations.
• Vivid Color Reproduction: Distinguish between targets and their surroundings with true-to-life color, crucial for both hunting and tactical scenarios where every detail counts.

The FFP TMR Reticle: Your Precision Command Center

One of the most critical components of any long-range riflescope is its reticle, and the Mark 5HD 173296 features the highly regarded First Focal Plane (FFP) TMR (Tactical Milling Reticle). For those new to precision shooting, understanding the benefits of an FFP reticle is paramount. In an FFP scope, the reticle physically grows and shrinks with the magnification. Why is this important? Because it ensures that the subtensions of your reticle—the hash marks, dots, or lines used for ranging, holdovers, and windage corrections—remain accurate at all magnification settings. This eliminates the need for complex calculations or memorizing different reticle values at various power levels, streamlining your engagement process and reducing potential errors under pressure.

The TMR reticle itself is a mil-based design, widely popular among tactical and competitive shooters for its clean yet highly functional layout. It provides precise aiming points for windage and elevation adjustments, allowing shooters to quickly make corrections based on real-time data from a ballistic calculator or observed conditions. The fine lines and open center of the TMR ensure that your target isn't obscured, even at high magnification, facilitating maximum precision. This system is ideal for shooters who prefer to "dial" their corrections for ultimate accuracy but also need the flexibility of quick holdovers for rapid follow-up shots or dynamic environments.

M5C3 ZeroLock Adjustments: Precision Under Pressure

Accuracy is nothing without precise and reliable adjustments. The Leupold Mark 5HD 173296 excels in this area with its innovative M5C3 ZeroLock adjustments. These turrets are engineered for speed and absolute repeatability. Each click is incredibly tactile and audible, providing clear feedback that allows you to count adjustments by feel, even with gloves on or in low-light conditions. The large, clearly marked numbers on the turrets are easy to read, ensuring you can quickly verify your settings at a glance.

The "ZeroLock" feature is a game-changer. It literally locks your elevation and windage turrets into place once you've set your zero, preventing any accidental rotations or shifts during transport, movement, or intense shooting sessions. This invaluable feature ensures that when you pull your rifle out of its case, your zero is exactly where you left it. Furthermore, the "Zero Stop" mechanism provides a positive physical stop when you dial back to your zero, allowing for rapid and confident return to your established zero setting without having to look or count clicks past it. This is particularly crucial in situations where quick follow-up shots or rapid transitions are required. With a precise 0.10 Mil adjustment size, you have the granular control necessary to make minute corrections for unparalleled accuracy at any range.

• Tactile and Audible Clicks: Provides clear feedback for precise adjustments without needing to look at the turret.
• ZeroLock Turrets: Prevents accidental adjustment of elevation and windage settings, ensuring your zero remains constant.
• Zero Stop: Allows for rapid and confident return to your established zero, crucial for dynamic shooting scenarios.
• 0.10 Mil Adjustments: Offers fine-tuned control for pinpoint accuracy, ideal for long-range engagements.

The Unbeatable Weight Advantage: Lighten Your Load, Boost Your Performance

One of the most significant and celebrated features of the Leupold Mark 5HD line, including the 173296 model, is its incredibly light weight. This riflescope is engineered to be up to 20 ounces lighter than other riflescopes in its class. In the world of long-range shooting and hunting, where every ounce added to your rifle system contributes to fatigue and impacts maneuverability, this weight reduction is a monumental achievement. A lighter scope translates directly into:

• Reduced Shooter Fatigue: Easier to carry your rifle for extended periods, especially during hunts or long days at the range.
• Improved Balance: A lighter scope can lead to a better-balanced rifle, which improves natural point of aim and stability.
• Enhanced Maneuverability: Quicker transitions between targets and easier handling in dynamic shooting positions.
• Less Overall System Weight: Allows you to allocate weight savings to other critical gear or simply lighten your entire pack.

This commitment to weight reduction without compromising on ruggedness or optical quality truly sets the Mark 5HD apart, making it a preferred choice for those who push their equipment to the limits.

Ergonomics and Durability: Built for the Field

Beyond its optical and mechanical prowess, the Mark 5HD is designed with the user in mind. The ergonomically designed controls, including the high-speed throw lever, allow for rapid and seamless magnification changes, even when wearing gloves. This throw lever enables you to quickly adapt to changing distances or target sizes without breaking your shooting position. The side focus parallax adjustment is conveniently located and smooth to operate, allowing you to fine-tune your focus and eliminate parallax error, ensuring the reticle and target are on the same focal plane for maximum accuracy.

Constructed from robust aircraft-grade aluminum and featuring a substantial 35mm main tube, this scope is built to withstand the harshest environments and recoil from powerful cartridges. Leupold's legendary ruggedness is not just a marketing claim; it's a promise backed by decades of battle-tested performance. The matte black finish not only looks professional but also reduces glare, preventing reflections that could compromise your position in tactical scenarios or spook game while hunting. Every Mark 5HD undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it can endure extreme temperatures, impacts, and submersion, guaranteeing unwavering reliability when it matters most.

Critical Specifications for the Discerning Shooter

When evaluating a precision optic, the detailed specifications provide a complete picture of its capabilities. The Leupold Mark 5HD 3.6-18x44mm (UPC: 030317016357) offers a comprehensive suite of features tailored for demanding applications:

• Magnification Range (3.6-18x): A versatile range suitable for mid-to-long range engagements, offering ample magnification for detailed target analysis without being excessively high.
• Objective Lens (44mm): Optimally sized for excellent light gathering and clear image resolution without adding excessive bulk.
• Tube Diameter (35mm): Provides a robust platform for the internal components and allows for extensive elevation and windage travel.
• First Focal Plane (FFP) TMR Reticle: Ensures accurate subtensions at all magnification settings, ideal for ranging and holdovers.
• Generous Eye Relief (3.54" - 3.82"): Offers comfortable and safe viewing, particularly important with high-recoil cartridges.
• Field of View (5.80 - 28.40 ft @ 100 yds): Provides a wide sight picture at lower magnifications for situational awareness and narrows appropriately at higher magnifications for precise aiming.
• Impressive Adjustment Range: 100 MOA of elevation adjustment and 80 MOA of windage adjustment provides ample travel for extreme long-range shots.
• Parallax Adjustment (50 yds to Infinity): Fine-tune for clarity and eliminate parallax error at various distances.
• Weight (26 oz): A remarkably light scope for its class, contributing significantly to a lighter, more balanced rifle system.

Why Choose the Leupold Mark 5HD? Your Investment in Performance

Investing in a Leupold Mark 5HD is more than just purchasing a riflescope; it's an investment in your confidence, your performance, and your passion. Leupold has a sterling reputation for manufacturing optics that are not only optically brilliant but also incredibly tough and reliable. Proudly designed, machined, and assembled in the USA, every Mark 5HD scope embodies a legacy of American craftsmanship and innovation. When you choose Leupold, you're choosing a brand trusted by military, law enforcement, and elite competitive shooters worldwide.

The Leupold Mark 5HD 3.6-18x44mm with the FFP TMR reticle is more than capable of handling the most rigorous demands. It is the definitive choice for shooters who refuse to compromise on quality, those who demand a scope that will perform flawlessly when every shot counts. It is a tool designed to help you achieve your personal best, whether that's hitting a small target at extreme range, ethically harvesting game, or excelling in a high-stakes competition. Experience the unparalleled advantage of the Mark 5HD and elevate your shooting capabilities to a new level.

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Leupold Mark 5HD 3.6-18x44mm FFP TMR Riflescope Specifications (UPC: 030317016357)

Feature	Detail	Measurement
Brand	Leupold	Optics
Model	Mark 5HD	Riflescope
Magnification	3.6-18x	Variable Power
Tube Diameter	35mm	Main Body
Reticle	FFP TMR	First Focal Plane
Material	Aluminum	Aircraft Grade
Firearm Type	Rifle	Precision/Tactical
Finish	Matte Black	Non-Reflective
Field of View	5.80 - 28.40	ft @ 100 yds
Adjustment Size	0.10 Mil	Click Value
Focal Plane	First	Reticle Position
Objective Lens	44mm	Light Gathering
Eye Relief	3.54" - 3.82"	Comfort/Safety
Windage Adj.	80 MOA	Total Travel
Length	12.06"	Overall
Focus Type	Side	Parallax Control
Parallax Adj.	50 yds	Minimum Setting
Elevation Adj.	100 MOA	Total Travel
Weight	26 oz	Lightweight
Exit Pupil	2.40mm	Diameter @ 18x
Windage Elev.	Adjustable	Turret Type
SKU	47197	Product Identifier
MPN	173296	Manufacturer Part
UPC	030317016357	Universal Product Code