Unlocking Precision: The Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56mm Riflescope for Elite Shooters

For serious shooters, competitive marksmen, tactical professionals, and dedicated long-range hunters, the difference between a good shot and a perfect shot often hinges on the quality of their optics. In the demanding world of precision rifle shooting, every milliradian, every click of adjustment, and every sliver of light transmission matters. Enter the Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56mm riflescope with the advanced FFP PR2-MIL reticle – a purpose-built optic designed to deliver uncompromising performance when it counts most.

This isn't just another scope; it's a meticulously engineered tool crafted to help you achieve pinpoint accuracy at extended ranges, under the most challenging conditions imaginable. Whether you're aiming for a sub-MOA group on paper, engaging distant steel targets in a PRS match, or making an ethical shot on elusive game from afar, the Mark 5HD provides the clarity, precision, and rugged dependability you need. It addresses the core problems faced by long-range shooters: inconsistent adjustments, poor low-light performance, limited adjustment range, and a lack of intuitive usability under pressure.

The Professional-Grade Optical System: Seeing is Believing

At the heart of the Leupold Mark 5HD is its unparalleled Professional-Grade Optical System. What does this mean for you, the shooter? It translates directly into superior performance in every lighting scenario. Imagine identifying targets with crystal clarity as dusk settles, or cutting through the haze of a sunny, mirage-filled day. This system is engineered to:

• Maximize Light Transmission: It draws in an exceptional amount of light, ensuring bright, clear images even in the dimmest conditions – crucial for early morning or late evening engagements.
• Deliver Industry-Leading Glare Reduction: Harsh, direct sunlight can wash out targets and obscure details. The Mark 5HD’s advanced coatings and optical design effectively minimize glare, providing a clear, high-contrast image free from distracting reflections.
• Provide Unrivaled Resolution and Clarity: From edge to edge, the image remains sharp, allowing for precise target identification and shot placement. This level of detail is critical for discerning subtle environmental cues at extreme distances.

For a professional guide relying on positive target identification, or a competition shooter needing to spot their own impacts, this optical superiority provides a distinct advantage, ensuring no detail is missed.

Mastering the Adjustments: Precision at Your Fingertips

One of the most critical aspects of a long-range riflescope is its adjustment system. The Leupold Mark 5HD excels here with features designed for speed, accuracy, and repeatability.

• M5C3 ZeroLock Adjustments: This advanced system ensures tactile, audible clicks that are consistent and precise. The "C3" signifies that each click moves the point of impact by 0.10 Mil, aligning perfectly with the PR2-MIL reticle. This allows for intuitive and rapid adjustments on the fly, whether dialing for elevation or windage. The crisp clicks mean you can make adjustments confidently, even with gloves on, without taking your eye off the target.
• ZeroLock Dial: This innovative feature locks your elevation dial securely at your chosen zero. It eliminates accidental adjustments while moving through rough terrain or during dynamic shooting scenarios. You can return to your zero point without ever looking at the dial, saving precious seconds when it matters most.
• Zero Stop: Complementing the ZeroLock, the Zero Stop function prevents the elevation dial from rotating below your established zero. This means you can dial down rapidly for close-range shots or make extensive elevation corrections, then return instantly to your zero without over-rotating or getting lost in the dial. It's an indispensable feature for high-stakes competition and tactical use, providing absolute confidence in your starting point.
• Side Focus Parallax Adjustment: Located conveniently on the side of the scope, the parallax adjustment allows you to precisely eliminate parallax error, ensuring your reticle and target are on the same focal plane. This is essential for achieving the tightest groups, particularly at varying distances, ranging from 50 yards to infinity.

The First Focal Plane (FFP) PR2-MIL Reticle: Your Ballistic Calculator in Glass

The Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56mm features a First Focal Plane (FFP) PR2-MIL reticle, a significant advantage for precision shooters.

• What is FFP? In an FFP scope, the reticle scales proportionally with the magnification. This means that the subtensions (the spacing between hash marks) on your PR2-MIL reticle remain accurate and true at all magnification settings. Whether you're at 5x or 25x, the distance represented by each hash mark (e.g., 0.5 Mil, 1 Mil) remains constant.
• Benefits of FFP for Long-Range:
  • Accurate Ranging: You can accurately range targets using the reticle at any magnification.
  • Consistent Holdovers: Your holdover points for elevation and windage corrections are always true, regardless of your zoom level. This simplifies complex shots and reduces the chance of error.
  • Dynamic Shooting: In competitive shooting or tactical scenarios, where rapid magnification changes are common, an FFP reticle ensures your ballistic solutions remain consistent without requiring re-calculations.
• The PR2-MIL Reticle: The PR2-MIL is a purpose-driven reticle designed for extreme precision. Its clean, open design with precise hash marks allows for quick and accurate ranging, holdovers, and windage corrections using the universally recognized MILradian system. It's a favorite among military, law enforcement, and competitive shooters for its efficiency and uncluttered sight picture.

Built for Battle: Unyielding Durability and Reliability

Leupold has built its reputation on producing optics that can withstand the harshest environments on Earth. The Mark 5HD 5-25x56mm is no exception, crafted from aerospace-grade aluminum and engineered to be:

• Rugged and Lightweight: Despite its robust construction, the 30 oz weight ensures it won't overburden your rifle, maintaining balance and maneuverability. Its 35mm main tube provides exceptional strength and allows for a wide range of internal adjustments.
• Waterproof: Nitrogen-purged and O-ring sealed, the scope is guaranteed to perform in torrential rain, heavy snow, or even if submerged, ensuring the internal components remain dry and fog-free.
• Fogproof: The nitrogen purging prevents internal fogging due to rapid temperature changes, ensuring a clear sight picture in any climate.
• Shockproof: Rigorously tested to withstand immense recoil and accidental impacts, the Mark 5HD maintains its zero shot after shot, season after season.

This level of durability is why professional guides trust Leupold optics to perform flawlessly when their livelihood, or even lives, depend on it. It’s also why hunters making once-in-a-lifetime shots can be confident in their gear.

Who is the Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56mm For?

This riflescope is purpose-built for individuals who demand the absolute best from their equipment and refuse to compromise on performance.

• Precision Rifle Series (PRS) and National Rifle League (NRL) Competitors: The Mark 5HD's wide magnification range, FFP PR2-MIL reticle, generous elevation/windage travel (120 MOA elevation, 60 MOA windage), and rock-solid adjustments make it an ideal choice for navigating complex stages and engaging targets from 200 to 1200+ yards. Its ZeroLock and Zero Stop features are invaluable for quick, confident adjustments.
• Long-Range Hunters: For hunters pursuing game in open country or across vast distances, the 5-25x magnification offers the versatility to adapt to various shot opportunities. The exceptional light transmission ensures ethical shot placement in challenging low-light conditions, while the robust build guarantees reliability in remote wilderness.
• Tactical Professionals (Law Enforcement, Military): Reliability, rapid target acquisition, and precise engagements are paramount. The Mark 5HD provides the necessary optical clarity, robust construction, and intuitive adjustments required for critical missions.
• Dedicated Enthusiasts and Reloaders: If you're passionate about squeezing every bit of accuracy out of your rifle system, the Mark 5HD provides the feedback and precision needed to refine your loads, test ballistic solutions, and push your personal shooting limits.

Maximizing Your Long-Range Potential with Leupold

The Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56mm isn't just a component; it's an investment in your shooting prowess. It empowers you to:

• Achieve Consistent First-Round Hits: With its precise adjustments and FFP PR2-MIL reticle, you can confidently dial in your corrections or hold over with unparalleled accuracy.
• Perform Flawlessly in Any Environment: From blistering deserts to freezing tundras, the scope's robust construction ensures it will perform when you need it most.
• Simplify Complex Ballistics: The intuitive MIL system and FFP design make ranging and corrections straightforward, allowing you to focus on the shot.
• Extend Your Effective Range: With ample elevation travel and exceptional optical clarity, pushing your rifle's capabilities to its maximum becomes a real possibility.

Every Leupold optic, including this Mark 5HD, is a testament to Leupold's unwavering commitment to quality and American craftsmanship. It's designed, machined, and assembled in the USA, and backed by their legendary lifetime guarantee. For shooters seeking the pinnacle of performance and reliability, the Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56mm FFP PR2-MIL riflescope stands as a true game-changer, helping you connect with targets further and with greater confidence than ever before. This exceptional optic, along with a comprehensive range of shooting accessories, is available at DEGuns, your trusted source for premium firearm equipment.

Detailed Product Specifications

The following table provides a comprehensive overview of the Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56mm riflescope's key specifications:

Feature	Specification
Brand	Leupold
Model	Mark 5HD
Magnification	5-25x
Objective Lens	56mm
Tube Diameter	35mm
Reticle	FFP PR2 MIL
Focal Plane	First Focal Plane
Finish	Matte Black
Material	Aluminum
Firearm Type	Rifle
Adjustment Size	0.10 Mil
Focus Type	Side Focus
Parallax Adj.	50 yds - Infinity
Eye Relief	3.80" - 3.60"
Field of View	20.40 - 4.20 ft @ 100 yds
Length	15.70"
Weight	30 oz
Elevation Adj.	120 MOA
Windage Adj.	60 MOA
Adjustments	M5C3 ZeroLock, Zero Stop
Includes	Alumina Flipback Lens Covers
MPN	180222
UPC	030317026882