Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35x56mm Riflescope: Precision Optics for Demanding Shooters

For serious shooters, competitive marksmen, and tactical professionals who demand uncompromising performance at extreme distances, the Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35x56mm riflescope stands as a pinnacle of optical engineering. This isn't just another scope; it's a precision instrument designed to give you the definitive edge, whether you're engaging targets at long range on the competition circuit, pursuing game across vast open terrain, or executing critical tactical operations. If you're grappling with the challenges of making precise adjustments, maintaining optical clarity in adverse conditions, or consistently hitting distant targets, the Mark 5HD 7-35x56mm offers a robust, reliable, and highly intuitive solution.

What makes a riflescope truly exceptional for long-range applications? It's a combination of superior glass, repeatable adjustments, a functional reticle, and rugged construction. The Leupold Mark 5HD delivers on all fronts, meticulously crafted to overcome the limitations often encountered with lesser optics. This scope is purpose-built to help you achieve consistent, repeatable accuracy, enabling confident shot placement even when environmental factors are challenging.

Unrivaled Optical Performance: The Professional-Grade System

At the core of the Leupold Mark 5HD's superior performance is its Professional-Grade Optical System. This proprietary system is engineered to deliver unmatched light transmission, ensuring a bright, crisp, and high-contrast image even in the dimmest lighting conditions – from pre-dawn twilight to late dusk. When every photon counts, especially during critical moments of the day, this system ensures you have the visual advantage.

Furthermore, the Professional-Grade Optical System excels in industry-leading glare reduction. Shooting directly into a low sun or across highly reflective surfaces can severely impair vision with standard optics, washing out the target and obscuring details. The Mark 5HD minimizes this glare, providing a remarkably clear image, allowing you to maintain target acquisition and identify crucial details regardless of harsh direct light. This translates directly to more successful engagements and less eye strain during extended periods of observation.

The resolution and clarity offered by the 56mm objective lens are paramount for discerning small targets at extreme distances. Whether you're trying to spot a bullet impact on steel at 1,000 yards, identify a specific antler tine on a distant animal, or distinguish between various objects in a complex tactical scenario, the Mark 5HD ensures you have the crisp, detailed vision required. This level of optical fidelity meets and exceeds the rigorous demands of professional guides and serious shooters who rely on their equipment to perform flawlessly in the field.

Precision and Repeatability: The Foundation of Long-Range Accuracy

One of the most critical aspects of any long-range riflescope is its adjustment system. Inaccurate or inconsistent adjustments can lead to frustrating misses and wasted ammunition. The Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35x56mm is equipped with M5C3 ZeroLock adjustments, designed for unparalleled precision and absolute repeatability.

• M5C3 ZeroLock Adjustments: These turrets offer tactile, audible clicks that provide clear feedback for every 0.10 Mil adjustment. This allows for precise and rapid dialing of elevation and windage without having to take your eyes off the target or your focus away from the shot. The M5C3 nomenclature specifically refers to the combination of the M5 turrets (known for their ruggedness and positive feel) and a 3-turn indicator system, providing clear visual and tactile feedback on how many full revolutions the turret has made. This is crucial for managing large elevation adjustments required for extreme long-range shooting, ensuring you never lose track of your zero.
• ZeroLock Dial: The integrated ZeroLock feature physically prevents accidental adjustments, ensuring your zero remains constant even during rugged movement or while traversing challenging terrain. Once you've set your zero, it's locked in place until you consciously disengage it. This provides immense confidence, knowing that your scope settings won't drift unintentionally.
• Zero Stop: Complementing the ZeroLock, the Zero Stop mechanism allows you to return instantly to your established zero setting without looking or counting clicks. This is an invaluable feature for competitive shooters who frequently dial for different distances and need to return to their baseline quickly and accurately. It eliminates the possibility of dialing past your zero, saving critical time and ensuring consistency. With 100 MOA of elevation adjustment and 50 MOA of windage adjustment, this scope provides ample travel for engaging targets at ranges previously considered impossible.

First Focal Plane (FFP) TMR Reticle: Tactical Versatility

The Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35x56mm features a First Focal Plane (FFP) TMR (Tactical Milling Reticle) reticle. Understanding FFP is crucial for anyone engaging targets at varying magnifications.

• First Focal Plane (FFP): In an FFP scope, the reticle physically grows and shrinks in proportion to the magnification setting. This means that the subtensions (the spacing between the reticle marks) remain accurate at all magnification levels. Whether you're at 7x or 35x, the milling capabilities of the TMR reticle—for ranging targets, holding for wind, or applying ballistic corrections—are consistently precise. This is a significant advantage over Second Focal Plane (SFP) scopes, where reticle subtensions are only accurate at a single, usually highest, magnification setting. FFP is indispensable for dynamic shooting scenarios where rapid magnification changes are common, but precise holdovers are still required.
• TMR Reticle: The Tactical Milling Reticle (TMR) is a sophisticated mil-based reticle designed for rapid and accurate ranging, holdovers, and windage corrections. Its design typically features fine lines and an open center, allowing for precise aiming without obscuring the target, while clearly marked subtensions facilitate quick calculations. This reticle is favored by military and competitive shooters for its versatility and precision in a variety of challenging situations. The combination of FFP and the TMR reticle makes the Mark 5HD an incredibly powerful tool for calculating and executing complex shots on the fly.

Robust Construction and Ergonomic Design

Leupold has built its reputation on manufacturing rugged, reliable optics capable of withstanding the harshest conditions. The Mark 5HD 7-35x56mm is no exception.

• 35mm Main Tube: The generous 35mm main tube diameter provides not only exceptional strength and rigidity but also allows for a greater range of internal elevation and windage adjustment compared to scopes with smaller tube diameters. This increased adjustment range is critical for extreme long-range shooting, ensuring you have enough travel to compensate for bullet drop over vast distances.
• Aircraft-Grade Aluminum Construction: Crafted from high-quality aircraft-grade aluminum, the scope's body is designed to be incredibly durable while remaining surprisingly lightweight at just 33 ounces (approximately 0.94 kg). This balance of strength and weight is crucial for maintaining the rifle's overall maneuverability without compromising the scope's integrity.
• Matte Black Finish: The matte black finish not only provides a sleek, professional appearance but also reduces glare and reflection, preventing potential detection in tactical environments or spooking game in hunting scenarios.
• Fog and Waterproof: Like all Leupold optics, the Mark 5HD is rigorously tested and guaranteed to be fogproof and waterproof. Utilizing Leupold's proprietary gas blend and sealing methods, the internal optics remain clear and free from moisture, even in extreme temperature fluctuations or torrential downpours. This ensures consistent performance regardless of the weather.
• Side Focus Parallax Adjustment: The convenient side focus knob allows for quick and precise parallax adjustments from 50 yards to infinity. This feature ensures that the reticle and the target appear on the same focal plane, eliminating parallax error and ensuring maximum accuracy at any range. Its accessible location means adjustments can be made without breaking your shooting position.
• Generous Eye Relief: With an eye relief of 3.80" - 3.60", the Mark 5HD provides a comfortable viewing experience and critical safety clearance, especially when using high-recoil calibers. This ample eye relief helps prevent "scope bite" and allows for a more natural shooting posture.

Who Benefits from the Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35x56mm?

This precision riflescope is ideally suited for:

• Precision Rifle Series (PRS) and National Rifle League (NRL) Competitors: The wide magnification range, robust adjustment system, FFP TMR reticle, and ZeroStop/ZeroLock features are tailor-made for the dynamic, long-range demands of competitive shooting. The clarity and precision allow competitors to spot impacts and make rapid corrections.
• Extreme Long Range (ELR) Enthusiasts: With its extensive elevation travel and high magnification, the Mark 5HD 7-35x56mm enables shooters to push the boundaries of distance, engaging targets well beyond 1,000 yards with confidence.
• Tactical and Law Enforcement Professionals: The durability, low-light performance, and precise Mil-based adjustments make it a reliable choice for critical applications where every shot counts. The TMR reticle is particularly useful for rapid target engagement and ranging in the field.
• Serious Long-Range Hunters: For hunters pursuing game in open country where long shots are common, the Mark 5HD offers the optical clarity to identify targets clearly and the precision to ensure ethical, one-shot kills. Its ability to perform in low light extends critical hunting hours.
• Dedicated Target Shooters: Shooters focused on achieving the tightest groups at extended ranges will appreciate the scope's optical resolution, repeatable turrets, and the ability to fine-tune parallax for absolute precision.

FAQs about the Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35x56mm Riflescope

Q: What is the main advantage of a First Focal Plane (FFP) reticle?
A: The primary advantage of an FFP reticle is that its subtensions (the measured distance between reticle marks) remain accurate at all magnification settings. This allows you to use the reticle for ranging, holdovers, and windage corrections reliably, regardless of whether you are zoomed in or out.

Q: How does the ZeroLock feature enhance shooting accuracy?
A: The ZeroLock dial prevents unintentional changes to your zero setting. Once you've established your zero, the dial locks into place, ensuring your elevation setting remains constant. This is crucial for maintaining confidence in your ballistic solution, especially during movement or when handling the rifle.

Q: What does the M5C3 adjustment system mean?
A: The M5C3 adjustment system refers to the M5 style turrets, known for their distinct, tactile clicks and durability, combined with a 3-turn indicator system. This indicator visually and tactilely shows how many full revolutions the elevation turret has made, which is essential for managing the extensive elevation adjustments required for extreme long-range shooting.

Q: Is this scope suitable for hunting in low-light conditions?
A: Absolutely. The Leupold Mark 5HD features Leupold's Professional-Grade Optical System with a 56mm objective lens, which is engineered for exceptional light transmission and glare reduction. This system ensures a bright, clear image even in challenging low-light environments, making it ideal for dawn or dusk hunting.

Q: What is the benefit of a 35mm main tube?
A: A 35mm main tube offers several benefits, including increased strength and rigidity for enhanced durability, and more internal room for a greater range of elevation and windage adjustment. This extended adjustment range is vital for engaging targets at very long distances, accommodating the significant bullet drop over such ranges.

Q: Where can I purchase the Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35x56mm riflescope?
A: The Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35x56mm riflescope, along with a wide array of other premium firearms and accessories, is available at DEGuns.

Technical Specifications: Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35x56mm

Feature	Specification
Brand	Leupold
Model	Mark 5HD
Magnification	7-35x
Objective	56mm
Tube Diameter	35mm
Reticle	FFP TMR (First Focal Plane Tactical Milling Reticle)
Finish	Matte Black
Material	Aircraft-Grade Aluminum
Field of View	14.70 - 3 ft @ 100 yds
Eye Relief	3.80" - 3.60"
Elevation Adj.	100 MOA (0.1 MIL per click)
Windage Adj.	50 MOA (0.1 MIL per click)
Focus Type	Side Focus (Parallax Adjustment)
Parallax Adj.	50 yds - Infinity
Length	15.70"
Weight	33 oz
Proofs	Fogproof / Waterproof
SKU	115362
MPN	176594
UPC	030317021313