Leupold 3-9x40 VX-Freedom Riflescope, Matte Black with 2nd Focal Plane Duplex Reticle, 1" Tube Diameter

SKU: LD174180

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2025-10-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for my 10/22s

I have 3 different 10/22s adorned with this scope. I love its compact size and light weight combined with parallax adjustment. If it had a side focus, I'd probably own 5 or 6 of them. (Hint Hint)

MikeD

2025-10-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for SBL 45/70, QD

Perfect for SBL 45/70, QD rings and it returns to zero. Great Leupold quality.

Phillip H.

2025-10-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome as expected

Awesome as expected

William W.

2025-10-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love the pig. I've been

Love the pig. I've been mounting these on older Marlin lever action pieces. Great fit, great function. The reticle pattern is great for target acquisition w an old cowboy rifle.

Chris H.

2025-10-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great rifle scope

Glass is super clear. Mounted on Ruger M77 in . 223. Looks great.

Mike S.

2025-10-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This scope is perfect and

This scope is perfect and works well on my Henry 308. Very happy with this purchase.

Matthew M.

2025-10-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome scope!

Awesome scope!

Shawn w.

2025-10-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope so far! Liked

Great scope so far! Liked it so much I ordered another. Both are on my Marlin 336 in 30-30 and . 35 Remington. Enjoy it for sure and can't wait till deer season!

Jeffrey N.

2025-10-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I put the VX-Freedom on

I put the VX-Freedom on my sons new Ruger 10/22 carbon fiber. The scope has great eye relief and is extremely fast. We love it!

Grant H.

2025-10-04T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great value. Clear optics, perfect

Great value. Clear optics, perfect for my 300 blkout sub gun

Patrick W.

2025-10-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Well made and perfect for

Well made and perfect for the money.

Richard W.

2025-10-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I had real high hopes

This is the scope I wanted it's like an extra $200 for a illuminated reticle scope I'm really bummed that I purchased the one without the light other than that they're decent just above basic don't have too high of hopes but you will be able to see

Average h.

2025-10-02T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Don't expect too much

I haven't really used it in the field yet but out of the box I was immediately bummed out when I found out it did not have a lighted radical other than that it has an amazing picture and clarity and it should meet my needs until I'm ready to step up into real scope territory . Because this is just barely above a child's toy for scopes very basic entry level don't expect too much when you purchase this like I did

Average h.

2025-09-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very clear and great eye

Very clear and great eye relief. Very well built.

Michael R.

2025-09-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This is a great scope

This is a great scope for a 17 HMR.

Tim M.

2025-09-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

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Joey B.

2025-09-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

As advertised! Crisp and clean

As advertised! Crisp and clean field of view.

Adam P.

2025-09-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent scope and a fantastic

Excellent scope and a fantastic buy for the money! Good magnification and with the 50MM objective it does well on gathering light for that early morning or later evening shooting opportunity.

Furman B.

2025-09-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope great value

Great scope foe me due to I'm a 200 and under shooter. These scopes I have 3 provide a beautiful sight picture at least they due for me . For the price I consider them as leupolds ultimate value . Thanks leupold for your quality products and customer service .

Dale W.

2025-09-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great scopes at a great

great scopes at a great price with outstanding help. bruce

darrell w.

2025-09-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very nice scope!!

Very nice scope!!

Bill J.

2025-09-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Haven't mounted it yet. It

Haven't mounted it yet. It is extremely clear and I have multiple other leupold scopes. It's the only brand I use.

Steven V.

2025-09-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This scope is a great

This scope is a great upgrade to my 10/22. The clarity is unmatched to any of the other rimfire scopes I have and it is very light. I would highly recommend.

Alex D.

2025-09-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

My 10-yr. old granddaughter's single

My 10-yr. old granddaughter's single shot 350 Legend. Perfect scope for her!

William S.

2025-09-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Absolutely love the glass as

Absolutely love the glass as it is as sharp as it gets for a scope in this price range. My only complaint would be I prefer to have the elevation turret with a screw-on cover. Highly recommend this scope and will be switching all my other scopes to Leupold.

Russ K.

2025-09-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

These are the best scopes

These are the best scopes I've ever owned

Kim R.

2025-09-06T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Purchased this for a Marlin

Purchased this for a Marlin XT-17. Not horrible but I think I would have preferred the standard 3-9x40 Hunt Plex. I feel the glass is clearer on the Hunt Plex.

Thomas A.

2025-09-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Crystal clear, bright optic that

Crystal clear, bright optic that is absolutely precise. Great scope at a great price. Can't say enough about Leupold gear and warranties.

j m.

2025-09-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very clear especially for the

Very clear especially for the price point. No issues and would recommend to anyone looking for a rimfire scope

Byron H.

2025-09-04T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

I put the scope on

I put the scope on a 45-70 lever action rifle. I want it for short distance and quick view of the target area. So far I have no complaints about the scope but I wish you had an app for reference of drop for different loads and calibers. Unless I can't find the app.

Jeremy S.

Leupold VX-Freedom Specifications

  • Magnification

    3-9x

  • Objective Lens Diameter

    40mm

  • Tube Diameter

    1" (2.54cm)

  • Reticle

    Duplex

  • Lens Coating

    Fully Multi-Coated

  • Linear Field of View

    33.7-13.6' at 100 yd (11.22-4.54m at 100m)

  • Eye Relief

    4.17 - 3.66" (106 - 93mm)

  • Elevation/Windage Adjustment Range

    MOA: 60
    MOA: 60

  • Exit Pupil (High)

    4.7mm

  • Waterproof

    Yes

  • Fogproof

    Yes

  • Shockproof

    Yes

  • Mounting Space

    5.38" (13.67cm)

  • Length

    12.39" (31.47cm)

  • Weight

    12.2 oz (345.86g)

  • UPC Code

    030317018702

About Leupold VX-Freedom

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Great scope for 450 Bushmaster

By Shooter

Best bang for the buck scope for a 450 bushmaster used for Deer. I put a 3-9x freedom on a Ruger Gunsite 450 BM. I used the rear mounts not the front rail. 100 yard groups are under 1 inch. Bagged two bucks last year at 180 yards. If you hunt in lower Michigan where the shots are from 20- 200 yards this is all the scope you need. CDS is pre calibrated for Hornady 450BM ammo. All you have to do is establish a zero at 100 yards, set the scope on 0 lock the cap and its done. Good for up to ...

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Astonished

By McBride

The VX Freedom line of Leupold scopes is hands down the best optics value on the market. It's everything you'd expect of a Leupold; awesome reticle, clarity and brightness that is unmatched, sturdy yet light. I don't know how they do it for this price...I'll be buying many more.

A new generation of shooters deserves a new riflescope. With the VX-Freedom you get best-in-class optics and unbeatable accuracy. It's also everything you expect from a Leupold: designed, machined and assembled in our Oregon factory, tested to the same ruggedness standards as our top-tier riflescopes and guaranteed for a lifetime of performance. Twilight Light Management System.

1/4 MOA Finger Click
1/4 MOA precision finger click adjustments for windage and elevation offer absolute repeatability and dependability over a lifetime of extreme use.

3:1 Zoom Ratio
A versatile 3:1 zoom ratio erector system that is ideal for virtually any situation.

Waterproof & Fogproof
Absolute waterproof and fogproof integrity: ready for a lifetime in the field, in all conditions.

Scratch Resistant Lenses
Outer lens surfaces are scratch resistant to military standard extreme abrasion specification.

6061-T6 Aircraft Quality Aluminum
Crafted from 6061-T6 aircraft quality aluminum.

One inch Maintube
Durable and compact, the one-inch maintube is lightweight and fits more legacy rings.

Duplex Reticle
• Invented in 1962 by Leupold
• Defined by heavy posts
• Stands out against cover in low light
• Quick target acquisition with thinner center
• Most popular reticle in the world

What's in the box:

  • Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x40 Riflescope
  • Leupold Gold Ring Full Lifetime Warranty (2 Year on Electronics)