Videos tagged with Leupold VX-5HD

This guide, presented by Ryan Gresham of Gun Talk Media, focuses on simplifying hunting optics with the Leupold VX-5HD. It explains the benefits of Second Focal Plane (SFP) reticles, particularly the Duplex, for clarity and ease of use. The guide also details how to utilize Leupold's Custom Dial System (CDS) for precise long-range shooting by matching a custom turret to your specific ballistics.

This guide details the installation and testing of a Leupold Custom Dial System (CDS) on a rifle scope. It covers verifying zero, removing the old dial, installing the new custom dial, setting tension, and performing a shooting test to confirm accuracy at various distances. The video highlights how the CDS simplifies long-range shooting by allowing users to dial specific yardages.

This video provides a tour of the new Mile High Shooting store in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The store offers a wide range of firearms, ammunition, optics, and accessories, including brands like Zeiss, Proof Barrels, and Leupold. The manager highlights the store's expansion and commitment to providing high-quality gear to the Cheyenne area.

This video from Exile Armory LLC showcases a variety of firearms and accessories available for sale, including handguns, rifles, and optics. Prices and some model details are provided for items such as a Smith & Wesson Highway Patrol in .357 Magnum, Sig P365s, and various Glock models. The presenter also touches on seasonal events and encourages viewer engagement for future contest ideas.

This video from Exile Armory LLC showcases a wide variety of newly arrived firearms and accessories. Amber highlights new models from Smith & Wesson, Glock, Colt, and Beretta, alongside various suppressors from Otter Creek and SilencerCo. The inventory also includes optics, AR pistols, and revolvers, with specific mentions of pricing and features like optic cuts and threaded barrels. The store is also promoting upcoming giveaways.

This video critically examines five often-overlooked issues with the 7 PRC cartridge, drawing on field experience from Northern Utah. The host, demonstrating high authority, details problems including pressure spikes, rapid carbon ring formation requiring frequent cleaning, significant recoil, inconsistent factory ammunition velocity, and the need for precise long-range ballistics management. The analysis is practical and data-driven, offering valuable insights for experienced riflemen considering this caliber.

This review of the Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44 scope highlights its lightweight design (around 19 oz) and suitability for hunting. Key features include a second focal plane (SFP) configuration, a simple mill reticle with half-mil increments, and an adjustable turret with a zero stop. The scope's ability to accept custom ballistic dials from Leupold is noted, though the reviewer prefers the flexibility of a mill reticle for use across multiple platforms. The reviewer shares experiences using the scope in hunting scenarios and competitive shooting, emphasizing its performance in various conditions, including windage holds at extended ranges.

This YouTube video features Justin providing a review of the Leupold VX5-HD optic. The description prompts viewers to consider its suitability for long-range hunting and competition shooting, and includes affiliate links for optics purchases. The reviewer aims to determine if the VX5-HD is "just as good" as other options, encouraging viewer engagement through comments.

Steve and Caleb present their top 5 rifle scope picks, coinciding with tax season and the potential for refunds. They cover a range of options, from the affordably priced Swampfox Arrowhead with illuminated reticles and zero stops, to the durable Nightforce NX8 LPVO with a first focal plane reticle, suitable for reaching distant targets. The Vortex Optics Strike Eagle is highlighted as another FFP LPVO offering a good balance of features and price. Leupold's VX-5HD with a CDS-ZL2 elevation knob is featured for its hunting-oriented reticle, and the classic Trijicon ACOG with its always-on tritium and fiber optic illumination is also recommended.

Kyle Lamb, retired Sergeant Major from US Army Special Operations and founder of Viking Tactics, introduces the Leupold VX-5HD series of optics. He highlights the versatility of the 1-5x, 2-10x, and 3-15x models for various shooting applications, from tactical use and dangerous game hunting to whitetail and long-range shooting. Lamb emphasizes the optical quality, including contrast, clarity, and true color, as well as the practical features like the Guard-ion lens coating, two-turn Zero Lock CDS turrets, and side parallax adjustment.