{"id":366,"date":"2022-09-22T04:33:56","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T04:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=366"},"modified":"2022-09-22T04:33:56","modified_gmt":"2022-09-22T04:33:56","slug":"leupold-mark-3hd-1-5-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=366","title":{"rendered":"Leupold Mark 3HD 1.5-4x20mm AR-Ballistic Scope Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"player-inline-wrapper no-margin-top\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe class=\"player-inline\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/718881020?h=e85472fd9f&amp;api=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"byline\">By <a class=\"byline-author ajax-home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/author\/gunspot\/\">GunSpot<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"dropcap\">I<\/span>n 1907, Frederick Leupold and Adam Volpel, brothers in-law and close friends of many years, decided to go into business together. Their company didn\u2019t make products that many of us would associate with the name Leupold today. Rather, in the very beginning they made land surveying equipment by hand.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture class=\"wp-image-32239\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-1.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-1-800x450.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-1-400x225.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-1-768x432.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>The GunSpot team tested the Leupold Mark 3HD scope on the <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/first-look-springfield-armorys-5-56mm-hellion-bullpup\/\">Springfield Armory Hellion\u00a0rifle<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Many years later, Frederick\u2019s son Marcus Leupold, an avid outdoorsman, would help shape the company into what it is today. According to the legend, Marcus was hunting one day and, as he was getting ready to take a shot at a buck, he raised his rifle and discovered his scope was fogged. He missed the shot, and decided he could make a better scope.<\/p>\n<p>What might have simply been one day\u2019s ruined hunt made the way for a legacy of world-renowned optical craftsmanship. The result was the investment of innumerable man-hours and research, and countless lessons learned through trial and error. Then finally, after World War II, Leupold &amp; Stevens developed likely the first truly fogproof American-made scope called the Plainsman.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-32240\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-2.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-2-800x483.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-2-400x241.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-2-768x464.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"845\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-2.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield Hellion rifle with Leupold scope mounted next to box of Remington ammo used in testing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-2.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-2-800x483.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-2-400x241.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-2-768x464.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>Remington ammo supplied some great.223 FMJ ammo for the range sessions to test out the Leupold Mark\u00a03HD.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One man\u2019s passion and determination drove Leupold &amp; Stevens to become the optics manufacturer that it\u2019s known to be today. Leupold &amp; Stevens as a company continued to innovate, creating things iconic in the industry, such as the duplex reticle, and more. And because of that one bad hunt for Marcus all those years ago, I\u2019m sure that the Leupold Ten Commandments of today probably reads: \u201cThou shalt not make a scope that will fog up.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Leupold Setting a Mark<\/h2>\n<p>Today, Leupold has numerous riflescopes, red dots, rangefinders, binoculars and more. If there is a product with glass lenses that is used for outdoor sports, chances are good Leupold either makes one or has made it at one point or another.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-32241\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-3.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-3-800x487.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-3-400x244.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-3-768x468.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-3.jpg\" alt=\"Man using 4x setting on Leupold scope while testing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-3.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-3-800x487.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-3-400x244.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-3-768x468.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>The Leupold Mark 3HD 1.5-4x20mm AR-Ballistic scope is designed specifically for use with .223\u00a0rifles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Recently, the GunSpot team was sent one of the scopes from the Leupold Mark 3HD line of scopes, the Mark 3HD 1.5-4x20mm AR-Ballistic scope specifically designed for .223 rifles. Leupold makes a wide range of optics for customers of every background and salary level. They offer optics built for hard-duty use, hunting and recreational shooting.<\/p>\n<p>As you\u2019d expect, there are scopes that can cost thousands of dollars, but there are also some down around the few hundred dollars mark. It\u2019s clear that Leupold wants to offer quality crafted optics to all outdoor enthusiasts, no matter how big (or small) their bank account may be.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-32242\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-4.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-4-800x447.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-4-400x224.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-4-768x430.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"783\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-4.jpg\" alt=\"Leupold Mark 3HD mounted to a Hellion rifle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-4.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-4-800x447.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-4-400x224.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-4-768x430.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>The reasonably priced low power variable optic (LPVO) is waterproof, fog-proof <span class=\"nowrap\">and shock-proof.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Mark 3HD line of optics is priced around $500-$700 dollars and comes in various configurations of reticles and power levels. They have high-definition lenses and are shockproof, waterproof and, you guessed it, fog-proof.<\/p>\n<h2>Mark 3HD Features<\/h2>\n<p>The Mark 3HD 1.5-4x20mm AR-Ballistic scope has a 30mm tube and is a <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/whats-first-vs-second-focal-plane\/\">second focal plane scope<\/a>. This means that the reticle will not change in size as the scope is zoomed. According to our measurements, the scope is nearly 9.5\u2033 long, making it a pretty short scope that will not take up a lot of space on your rifle.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-32243\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-5.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-5-800x476.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-5-400x238.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-5-768x457.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-5.jpg\" alt=\"Man prone shooting Springfield Hellion rifle with Leupold scope mounted\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-5.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-5-800x476.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-5-400x238.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-5-768x457.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>The eye relief of the Leupold Mark 3HD 1.5-4X on the low end of magnification (1.5X) is listed at 4.2\u2033, and on the high end of magnification (4X) at\u00a03.7\u2033.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The low power variable optic (LPVO) scope is extremely lightweight, weighing only 13.1 oz. The windage and elevation knobs are both capped so that, after you have zeroed it to your rifle, you can cap them for safekeeping. Each knob, both windage and elevation, has 36 MILS of adjustment, with each click on the knobs adjusting for 0.1 MIL. The eye relief on the low end of magnification (1.5X) is listed at 4.2\u2033, while on the high end of the magnification (4X) is at 3.7\u2033.<\/p>\n<div class=\"newsletter inline\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: none;\" class=\"logo-tal-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/themes\/thearmorylife\/img\/logo-tal-tm-icon.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Live The Armory Life.<\/strong> The latest content straight to your inbox plus an automatic entry to each of our <a class=\"ajax-giveaways\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/giveaways\/\"><strong>monthly gun\u00a0giveaways!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I love the design of this model. The 3HD\u2019s aesthetic is very easy on the eyes. Its beautiful black matte finish is accompanied by Leupold branding and logo marks in a dark charcoal gray color, making for a fantastic-looking scope. Meanwhile, the numbers you need to see along the power ring are still bright, remaining white.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that Leupold resisted the temptation to put colorful and bold \u201cin your face\u201d logo marks is something that deserves praise in my opinion. One of my personal pet peeves is when companies brand their products over the top with bright and often gaudy logos stuck everywhere. I love to see more and more manufacturers taking the option Leupold did here on this scope \u2014 very low-key. Truly, the fit, finish and design of this optic make for one slick-looking scope.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-32244\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-6.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-6-800x487.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-6-400x244.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-6-768x468.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-6.jpg\" alt=\"Man shooting Springfield Hellion rifle with Leupold scope mounted\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-6.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-6-800x487.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-6-400x244.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-6-768x468.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>The team couldn\u2019t resist testing the Leupold Mark 3 HD on the Hellion. Its bullpup design basically begs for an LPVO to be placed atop\u00a0it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The reticle in ours is an option called AR-Ballistic, a modified version of a duplex reticle. You might have already figured it out with a name like AR-Ballistic, but this reticle is designed for AR-style rifles chambered for the <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/5-56-vs-223-which-can-i-shoot\/\">.223 Rem cartridge<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The base design is a duplex reticle, but with some subtension marks only on the vertical stadia. Something quite unique about this reticle is that it uses a 200-yard zero, which we have not often seen on optics in this power range. It has aiming points reaching out to 600 yards.<\/p>\n<h2>Into Action<\/h2>\n<p>In our opinion, the scope is a good all-around scope to use, and its MSRP of $499.99 is hard to beat. The glass is very clear, the reticle works and the scope is quite lightweight. In our hands-on testing, a few noteworthy things really stood out to us.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-32246\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-7.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-7-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-7-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-7-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-7.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield Hellion rifle with Leupold scope mounted\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-7.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-7-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-7-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-7-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>This optic paired nicely with the Hellion bullpup, rifle, creating a great companion that stood up to some rough\u00a0environments.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When getting it out of the box, I noticed the scope looked great. Second of all, this optic is so lightweight it feels fake. That\u2019s not meant to give you the impression it\u2019s not a good scope or that it might be something more like a toy \u2014 I just simply mean it\u2019s\u00a0<em>light<\/em>. When comparing it to other scopes in the 1-4X magnification range we had on hand, this one is notably lighter at 13.1 oz.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full flush\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-32247\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-8.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-8-800x800.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-8-400x400.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-8-768x768.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-8.jpg\" alt=\"Diagram of reticle that used in the Leupold Mark 3HD\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-8.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-8-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-8-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-8-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>This is the reticle that was used in the Leupold Mark 3HD scope tested by the GunSpot team in this\u00a0review.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In addition, it\u2019s quite a bit shorter than others on the market. The overall length is just under 9.5\u2033, with other LPVO scopes in our experience trending around the 10\u2033 mark and longer. The shorter body of this scope allows you to have more rail space on your rifle for things like lights, lasers and their accompanying pressure switches.<\/p>\n<p>The field of view of the scope also proved to be quite good, measuring in at 29.4\u2032 at 4X magnification. Also, when powering up this scope and zooming through its magnification, it\u2019s immediately noticeable how smooth the power ring is. It takes little effort to power through the settings while maintaining a very welcome, consistent and smooth movement.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-32248\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-9.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-9-800x505.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-9-400x252.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-9-768x484.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"883\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-9.jpg\" alt=\"Man holding Springfield Hellion rifle with Badger Ordnance Condition 1 Mount and Leupold scope\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-9.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-9-800x505.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-9-400x252.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-9-768x484.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>The Badger Ordnance Condition 1 Mount is a hardy mounting option perfect for securing your scope and zero when it matters\u00a0most.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For our testing, we fitted the Leupold out on the Springfield Armory Hellion 5.56mm bullpup. Yes, it\u2019s not an AR, but we thought it captured the spirit of the intended use of this optic. Also, what would benefit more from a short and light optic than a very short and light bullpup?<\/p>\n<p>We mounted the scope with a Badger Ordnance Condition One Modular Mount, and also mounted a compact Steiner MPS (Micro Pistol Sight) in a 45-degree offset mount. We ran the Hellion during our testing with .223 Remington\/UMC 55-gr. FMJ. The rifle ran the ammo without a hitch during our testing, and the optic performed admirably.<\/p>\n<h2>Leupold Mark 3HD Specifications<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Power\/Lens Diameter<\/td>\n<td>1.5-4x20mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reticle<\/td>\n<td>AR-Ballistic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tube Diameter<\/td>\n<td>30mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Weight<\/td>\n<td>13.1 oz.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Length<\/td>\n<td>9.4\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MSRP<\/td>\n<td>$499.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2>On Target<\/h2>\n<p>We were really impressed with the Leupold \u2014 particularly at its price. This is a high-quality scope for not a lot of money. Due to that price point, it does lack some features \u2014 such as an illuminated reticle. However, at this price, you can do what we did and mount a red dot on it as a back-up for close-range needs. And at this price, you have more money left over to spend on top-end accessories such as the Badger Ordnance mount and the Steiner red dot we used.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-32249\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-10.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-10-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-10-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-10-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-10.jpg\" alt=\"Leupold scope on a Springfield Hellion bullpup rifle leaning up against a log in a streambed\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-10.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-10-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-10-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20mm-ar-ballistic-scope-review-10-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>The Mark 3 HD is a great scope for hunters and daylight-hour shooters. The scope has 36 MILS of both windage and elevation\u00a0adjustment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>All in all, these optics seem like a very good option for shooters who might not be able to spend big dollars on Leupold\u2019s top-end optics, but still want an American-made and high-quality product with a lifetime warranty. And remember, they\u2019re fog-proof \u2014 something that no doubt would make Marcus beam with pride today.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Note: Please be sure to check out The Armory Life Forum, where you can comment about our daily articles, as well as just talk guns and gear. Click the \u201cGo To Forum Thread\u201d link below to jump in!<\/em><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"heading heading-forum-thread hide-share\"><span>Join the Discussion<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"forum-thread-button-wrapper hide-share\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/forum\/threads\/11856\/\">Go to forum thread<\/a><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"heading heading-featured hide-share\"><span>Featured in this video<\/span><\/h5>\n<section class=\"featured hide-share grid-three\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-other \" href=\"https:\/\/www.leupold.com\/mark-3hd-1-5-4x20-ar-ballistic#\/detailed-reticle-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-\"\/><\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<picture loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 68%;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/product-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20-ar-ballistic.jpg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/product-leupold-mark-3hd-15-4x20-ar-ballistic.jpg\" alt=\"Leupold Mark 3HD 1.5-4X20 AR-Ballistic\"\/>\n<\/picture>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>Leupold <span>Mark 3HD 1.5-4X20 AR-Ballistic<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-hellion \" href=\"https:\/\/www.springfield-armory.com\/hellion-series\/hellion-rifles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-556nato\">556<sup>NATO<\/sup><\/span><\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<picture loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-top: 0.5rem; 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