First Look: Leupold Mark 5HD 2-10X FDE Scope

A Flat Dark Earth version of a popular tactical optic.

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posted on April 20, 2025
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Leupold Mark 5HD 2-10X FDE Scope

Leupold & Stevens, Inc. has updated its top-of-the-line Leupold Mark 5HD riflescope line with another 2-10x30mm first focal plane riflescope variant. This new riflescope differs from the other 2-10x30mm Leupold Mark 5HD models due to its distinctive flat dark earth finish and the inclusion of the Leupold mil-based CMR illuminated reticle. This new Leupold Mark 5HD 2-10x30mm is perfect for short to medium distance tactical or competitive rifle shooting and is built with the same 5:1 zoom ratio Leupold Professional Grade Optical System found in the rest of the Mark 5HD family. Because this new riflescope is milliradian based, it uses Leupold’s M5C3 three turn dial that can handle up to 34.9 mils of elevation adjustment in 0.1 mil increments.   

Leupold Mark 5HD 2-10x30 179709 FDE Features And Specifications

  • Professional Grade Optical System
  • First focal plane
  • Motion Sensor Technology (MST)
  • Lightweight aluminum construction
  • Leupold Zerolock dial
  • Magnification Range: 2-10X
  • Overall Length: 11.2 inches
  • Maintube Diameter: 35mm
  • Objective Lens: 30mm
  • Click values: MRAD
  • Weight: 24 ounces
  • Reticle: Illuminated first focal plane CMR
  • Battery Type: CR 2032
  • MSRP: $2,699

Like the other 2-10X Leupold Mark 5HD models, this latest scope traces its heritage back to Leupold’s tactical models which saw service on US military rifles during the GWOT. The overall size and weight makes the new Leupold 2-10x30mm M5C3 FFP CMR a good option for modern tactical semi-auto rifles and carbines. This scope has a retail list price $2,699 and is manufactured, designed and assembled in the United States of America. To learn more about this scope, the rest of the Leupold Mark 5H riflescope family or other optics Leupold offers, visit leupold.com.

 

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