Discoveryopt LHD NV 6-24X50SFIR FFP-Z – Versatile FFP Riflescope for Hunting and Precision Shooting
The LHD series is one of Discoveryopt's newest and most successful product families, designed to deliver professional-level performance at an accessible price. The 6–24x magnification range combined with a 50 mm objective lens makes this scope equally capable for close, fast target acquisition and precision shooting beyond 800 metres. It has proven itself across multiple disciplines: hunting, field shooting, and benchrest-style accuracy tasks alike.
Optics and Image Quality
The LHD designation stands for Lightweight High Definition — and lives up to its name. The lenses feature full multi-coating (FMC) across all surfaces, delivering up to 95% light transmission. The HD glass minimises chromatic aberration, field curvature, and distortion, keeping the image sharp and high-contrast even at the edges of the field of view. This becomes especially valuable during twilight or dawn hunting sessions, when every photon counts.
First Focal Plane (FFP) Reticle – Accurate at Every Magnification
The key advantage of FFP placement is that the reticle subtensions scale proportionally with the image at all magnification levels — meaning MRAD-based readings are valid and accurate across the entire zoom range, with no need for correction calculations. The etched reticle is durable and scratch-resistant. The red partial illumination — covering not just the central dot but the main crosshairs and all ranging dots (2, 4, 6, 8, 10 MRAD) — significantly improves target acquisition in low light or against dark backgrounds. This layout is especially useful at long range, where the zero point can be placed on the appropriate ranging dot for the given distance.
NV Compatibility – Ready for Night Vision Attachments
The NV (Night Vision) designation indicates that this riflescope is compatible with clip-on night vision modules, providing a full-capability solution in complete darkness. Illumination intensity is adjustable, ensuring comfortable and effective use both day and night.
Zero Stop and Lockable Turrets
The Zero Stop function — indicated by the "Z" at the end of the model designation — allows the elevation turret to be returned to the preset zero point in a single movement during a shooting session, without taking your eye off the target. The turrets are lockable, preventing accidental adjustment in field, terrain, or competition conditions. Click value is 0.1 MRAD (1/10 MIL), with a total adjustment range of 17.5 MRAD in both elevation and windage.
Side Parallax – 20 Yards to Infinity
The side-mounted parallax adjustment dial is focusable from 20 yards (approx. 18 m) to infinity, which is particularly relevant on small-calibre rifles such as .22 LR, where shorter engagement distances are common. It is worth noting that the minimum parallax setting is 20 yards, so at 10 metres the image will be somewhat less sharp — this is inherent to the design, not a defect. From 50 yards onwards, the image is crisp and clear.
Build and Mechanics
- Tube diameter — 30 mm, machined from T6-6061 aviation-grade aluminium
- Length — 365 mm, weight 890 g
- Objective lens — 50 mm
- Exit pupil — 8.4–2.1 mm
- Eye relief — 91–103 mm (approx. 3.6–4.1 inches)
- Nitrogen filled — waterproof, fog-proof, and shock-resistant construction
- Recoil resistance — tested up to .50 BMG
The matte anodised finish is scratch-resistant, wear-resistant, and non-reflective — an important consideration in both hunting and tactical environments.
Who Is This Scope For?
The Discoveryopt LHD NV 6-24X50SFIR FFP-Z is an excellent choice for shooters looking for a reliable, multi-purpose FFP riflescope at an accessible price. It performs equally well in hunting, field shooting, benchrest-style precision tasks, and on semi-automatic platforms. It is particularly well suited to small-calibre rifles (e.g. .22 LR, .223 Rem) and medium-to-long range builds chambered in .308 Win or 6.5 Creedmoor. If you want no compromise on optical quality and functionality without paying premium European prices, this scope is a hard-to-beat option in its category.
User Opinion Summary
In the manufacturer's own test, the scope was put through 1,200+ rounds of live fire using 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, and .223 Rem over three months, including 800-yard steel target sessions. Their conclusion: the LHD series ranks among the best value mid-to-long range HPVO scopes on the market — featuring reliable zero-stop, accurate FFP reticle, shock-resistant 30 mm housing, and excellent optical quality. (Source: Discoveryopt official blog, April 2026)
A user on the Rimfire Central forum noted: "The glass is clear and construction is fine" — though this comment referred to an earlier Discovery model. The LHD series represents a noticeable step forward in both optics and build quality compared to previous HD generation scopes. (Source: Rimfire Central Firearm Forum)
On the European discovery-optics.eu site, a customer asked about the exact extent of the reticle illumination. The response confirmed that not only the central dot but all main crosshairs and ranging dots are illuminated — particularly useful at long range, as the zero point can be reassigned to any ranging dot. (Source: discovery-optics.eu customer Q&A)
