Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35x56mm Riflescope (Model 180223) - Precision for Extreme Ranges

Considering an elite optic for precision rifle shooting or long-range hunting? The Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35x56mm riflescope, specifically model 180223 with the FFP PR2 MIL Reticle, stands as a testament to American-made optical excellence. This scope is meticulously engineered for the dedicated shooter who demands unwavering accuracy, exceptional clarity, and robust reliability in the most challenging conditions. Whether you're a competitive shooter pushing the limits of extreme long range (ELR), a tactical professional requiring unparalleled precision, or a serious hunter pursuing distant game, the Mark 5HD is designed to elevate your performance and instill absolute confidence with every shot.

What sets the Leupold Mark 5HD apart for demanding applications? It begins with Leupold's Professional-Grade Optical System, a hallmark of their commitment to superior visual performance. This system ensures unmatched light transmission, providing a brilliantly clear and bright image even in the dimmest dawn, twilight, or overcast conditions. For shooters operating when light is scarce, this translates to crucial extra minutes of usable visibility, helping to identify targets with greater precision and confidence. Beyond low-light capabilities, the optical system excels in harsh, direct sunlight. Its industry-leading glare reduction technology virtually eliminates image degradation caused by bright reflections, ensuring a crisp, high-contrast view without distracting washouts or aberrations. The resolution and clarity achieved by this system are of a professional standard, meeting the rigorous demands of seasoned guides and competitive shooters alike who rely on every detail for critical decision-making in the field.

Unlocking Precision: The PR2 MIL Reticle and First Focal Plane Advantage

At the heart of the Mark 5HD 7-35x56mm's precision capability is the First Focal Plane (FFP) PR2 MIL Reticle. For those asking, "What's the best reticle for long-range precision and rapid engagements?", the PR2 MIL is often the answer. Being a First Focal Plane reticle means that the reticle itself scales in size as you adjust the magnification. This crucial feature ensures that your subtensions – the hash marks used for ranging, holdovers, and windage corrections – remain accurate at every single magnification setting. This eliminates the need for mental conversions or specific magnification settings to use the reticle's measurements effectively, streamlining your workflow and reducing potential errors under pressure.

The PR2 MIL reticle itself is a masterpiece of design, developed with input from top competitive shooters. It provides a clean, uncluttered sight picture while still offering ample information for precise engagements. Its intuitive design allows for quick and accurate ranging, holdovers, and windage corrections without ever having to dial the turrets, which is invaluable in dynamic shooting scenarios or when rapid follow-up shots are necessary. For users accustomed to the MIL (milliradian) system, this reticle integrates seamlessly, allowing for easy calculation and adjustment based on known targets or ballistic data. This specific reticle excels at precision engagements while providing the necessary tools for dynamic holdovers, making it a favorite among PRS (Precision Rifle Series) and NRL (National Rifle League) competitors.

Unprecedented Adjustment Range with a Robust 35mm Tube

"How do I ensure I have enough elevation for extreme long-range shots?" This is a common question, and the Leupold Mark 5HD provides an emphatic answer with its robust 35mm main tube. Unlike more common 30mm tubes, the 35mm diameter allows for a significantly greater amount of internal elevation and windage adjustment. The Mark 5HD 7-35x56mm boasts an impressive 30 MIL of elevation adjustment and 15 MIL of windage adjustment. This vast adjustment range means you can push the boundaries of distance without needing excessive cant in your scope base, or in many cases, eliminating the need for a canted base altogether for shots out to extreme distances.

Beyond just adjustment range, the 35mm tube contributes substantially to the scope's overall durability and structural integrity. A larger main tube typically equates to a stronger, more rigid optical instrument, better able to withstand the recoil of powerful cartridges and the inevitable bumps and knocks of field use. Crafted from aircraft-grade aluminum, the entire scope is engineered to take a beating and keep performing, ensuring your investment stands up to the rigors of any environment.

Revolutionary Adjustment Dials: ZeroLock and ZeroStop

Precision adjustments are paramount for consistent accuracy, and the Mark 5HD integrates features that simplify and secure your dial manipulations. The custom dial compatible turrets offer tactile, audible clicks with a precise 0.10 Mil adjustment size, allowing for extremely fine-tuned corrections to your point of impact.

• ZeroLock Dial: Accidental turret adjustments can ruin a shot, especially in high-pressure situations. The innovative ZeroLock dial feature eliminates this concern. Once you've established your zero, the dial can be locked securely in place. This prevents unintended rotation during transport, movement, or through brush, ensuring that your established zero remains absolutely true. To make an adjustment, a simple press of a button is all that's needed to unlock the dial, allowing for quick, precise changes when required. This feature provides immense peace of mind, knowing your settings are protected.
• ZeroStop: For those frequently dialing for elevation, the ZeroStop feature is a game-changer. After zeroing your rifle, you can set the ZeroStop, which provides a hard, positive stop at your established zero. This means you can dial up for a long shot and then, without needing to look or count clicks, simply spin the elevation turret all the way back down until it hits the ZeroStop. You'll know instantly and definitively that you've returned precisely to your original zero, ready for close-range engagements or to begin dialing for your next long shot. This dramatically speeds up target transitions and reduces the chance of error.

Optimized for Performance and User Experience

The Leupold Mark 5HD doesn't just offer advanced internal mechanics; it's designed with the user's experience in mind:

• Magnification (7-35x): This expansive magnification range provides incredible versatility. At 7x, you get a generous field of view (16.80 ft @ 100 yds), ideal for scanning, situational awareness, and closer engagements. As you dial up to 35x, you gain the extreme detail necessary for precise shot placement on small targets at immense distances, making it perfect for spotting bullet trace or identifying subtle wind indicators.
• Objective Lens (56mm): The large 56mm objective lens works in conjunction with the Professional-Grade Optical System to maximize light gathering, contributing significantly to the scope's exceptional low-light performance and bright, crisp image even at the highest magnifications.
• Side Focus / Parallax Adjustment: Located conveniently on the side of the scope, the side focus adjustment allows you to quickly and easily eliminate parallax error and achieve crystal-clear focus on targets at varying distances. This is critical for achieving consistent accuracy, especially at long range, and can be adjusted without breaking your shooting position.
• Generous Eye Relief (3.80"): A comfortable and forgiving eye relief is vital for reducing eye strain during extended shooting sessions and providing a safe distance from the eyepiece, especially when shooting high-recoil cartridges. The 3.80" eye relief of the Mark 5HD ensures that you can quickly acquire a full, clear sight picture.
• Lightweight Design (30 oz): Despite its robust construction and high magnification capabilities, the Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35x56mm weighs in at a remarkably light 30 ounces. This makes it one of the lightest scopes in its class, reducing the overall weight of your rifle system, which is a significant advantage for field applications, competitive scenarios, and extended carrying.
• Durability and Environmental Protection: Leupold scopes are renowned for their legendary ruggedness. The Mark 5HD is no exception, being completely waterproof and fog proof. It undergoes Leupold's rigorous Punisher testing, enduring thousands of impacts to ensure it performs flawlessly in the harshest conditions imaginable, from torrential rain and snow to extreme temperature fluctuations. Its matte black finish not only looks professional but also reduces glare, preventing reflection that could give away your position.
• Included Alumina Flipback Lens Covers: Protecting your valuable optics is paramount. The Mark 5HD comes standard with premium Alumina flip-back lens covers. These durable, high-quality covers offer robust protection for your objective and ocular lenses from dust, dirt, scratches, and impacts, ensuring your optics remain pristine for peak performance.

Real-World Scenarios and Your Leupold Mark 5HD

How would the Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35x56mm enhance your specific shooting goals?

• Competitive Precision Shooting (PRS/NRL): The high magnification, FFP PR2 MIL reticle, precise 0.1 MIL adjustments, and the ZeroLock/ZeroStop features are perfectly tailored for the demands of precision rifle competitions. Rapid target transitions, accurate ranging, and quick, confident dial manipulations are all facilitated by this optic.
• Extreme Long Range (ELR): With its massive 30 MIL elevation adjustment, the 7-35x magnification, and the fine 0.1 MIL clicks, the Mark 5HD 7-35x56mm is an ideal companion for pushing rifles to their absolute ballistic limits, allowing you to engage targets at distances previously thought impossible with conventional optics.
• Tactical and Law Enforcement Applications: The robust construction, exceptional optical clarity for target identification, and rapid adjustment features make this scope suitable for professionals who depend on their gear in high-stakes situations where failure is not an option.
• Long-Range Hunting: For hunters who demand ethical, precise shots at extended distances, the Mark 5HD provides the necessary magnification to resolve fine details on game, the light transmission for low-light encounters, and the dialing confidence to place your shot accurately.

Why Choose the Leupold Mark 5HD from DEGuns?

When investing in a high-performance optic like the Leupold Mark 5HD, you're not just buying a piece of glass; you're acquiring a precision instrument backed by decades of optical innovation and American manufacturing excellence. The Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35x56mm, with its MPN 180223 and UPC 030317026899, is a top-tier choice for shooters who refuse to compromise on performance. It's built to withstand the harshest environments and deliver unwavering accuracy when it matters most.

This Leupold Mark 5HD is a testament to what an optic can achieve when designed with the user and uncompromising performance at its core. It's not just a tool; it's an advantage.

For discerning shooters seeking the ultimate in precision, clarity, and rugged reliability, the Leupold Mark 5HD 7-35x56mm FFP PR2 MIL is available at DEGuns.

Attribute	Specification
Brand	Leupold
Model	Mark 5HD
MPN	180223
UPC	030317026899
Magnification	7-35x
Objective Lens	56mm
Reticle	FFP PR2 MIL
Focal Plane	First Focal Plane (FFP)
Tube Diameter	35mm
Finish	Matte Black
Material	Aircraft-Grade Aluminum
Firearm Type	Rifle
Field of View	16.80 - 3.30 ft @ 100 yds
Adjustment Size	0.10 Mil
Elevation Adj.	30 MIL
Windage Adj.	15 MIL
Eye Relief	3.80"
Length	15.70"
Weight	30 oz
Focus Type	Side Focus
Parallax Adj.	Side Focus
Special Features	ZeroLock Dial, ZeroStop, Alumina Flip-Back Lens Covers, Custom Dial Compatible