Product Overview
The Leupold SX-5 Santiam HD Angled Body 27-55x 80mm spotting scope is engineered for critical observation and target identification at extended ranges. Designed for the experienced professional and competitive shooter, this optical instrument integrates advanced Leupold technologies to provide exceptional clarity, brightness, and resolution across its entire magnification range. The angled body design enhances user comfort during prolonged viewing sessions, a critical factor for field use or extended range work.
Key Features
Optical Performance
The SX-5 Santiam HD series utilizes Leupold’s Elite Optical System, which optimizes light transmission, reduces glare, and enhances contrast, ensuring a bright, sharp image even in challenging lighting conditions. The HD lens system mitigates chromatic aberration, delivering true-to-life color fidelity and edge-to-edge clarity. Proprietary lens coatings provide superior abrasion resistance and repel water, dirt, and oils, maintaining optical integrity under adverse environmental conditions.
Construction and Durability
Constructed with a robust, lightweight magnesium housing, the Santiam HD is built to withstand rigorous field use. The exterior features an impact-resistant armor coating that provides a secure grip and protection against incidental contact. This spotting scope is completely waterproof and fog proof, ensured by a proprietary gas blend purging and sealing process, preventing internal condensation across extreme temperature fluctuations.
Precision Adjustments and Ergonomics
The 27-55x variable magnification provides the versatility required for diverse observation scenarios, from broad scanning to detailed target assessment. The large 80mm objective lens gathers substantial light, contributing to a brilliant image even at high magnification settings or in low-light environments. A dual-speed focus system allows for rapid coarse adjustments and precise fine-tuning, enabling critical focus acquisition. The integrated twist-up eyecup accommodates users with or without corrective eyewear, providing optimal eye relief.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 185605
- SKU: TSW|173502
- Magnification Range: 27-55x
- Objective Lens Diameter: 80mm
- Linear Field of View @ 1000 yards (27x): 112.0 ft (37.3 m)
- Linear Field of View @ 1000 yards (55x): 68.0 ft (22.6 m)
- Angular Field of View (27x): 2.1 degrees
- Angular Field of View (55x): 1.3 degrees
- Eye Relief (27x): 19.6 mm
- Eye Relief (55x): 18.0 mm
- Exit Pupil (27x): 2.9 mm
- Exit Pupil (55x): 1.5 mm
- Close Focus Distance: 13.0 ft (4.0 m)
- Overall Length: 15.8 in (40.1 cm)
- Weight: 74.0 oz (2.1 kg)
- Body Style: Angled
- Finish: Black
- Waterproof: Yes
- Fogproof: Yes
