Leupold 3-9x50 VX-Freedom Riflescope, Matte Black with Illuminated Second Focal Plane FireDot Twilight Hunter Reticle, 30mm Tube

SKU: LD177228 MFR: 177228
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Key Features

  • Experience superior target acquisition with the illuminated FireDot reticle scope.
  • Enjoy crystal-clear views with this Leupold riflescope's enhanced optical clarity.
  • The 3-9x50 VX-Freedom scope is perfect for hunting in twilight conditions.
  • Confidently adjust using the finger click turrets for precise shooting accuracy.
  • Built for durability, this matte black scope withstands harsh hunting environments.
  • Get on target quickly with the versatile 3-9x magnification power range.
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What type of battery does the illuminated reticle in the VX-Freedom Riflescope use?

The illuminated reticle in the VX-Freedom Riflescope typically uses a commonly available CR2032 battery, which provides reliable power for the FireDot illumination system.

Is the VX-Freedom 3-9x50mm Riflescope suitable for all weather conditions?

Yes, the VX-Freedom 3-9x50mm Riflescope is designed to be 100% waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof, making it suitable for use in a variety of weather conditions and rugged outdoor environments.

Can the Leupold VX-Freedom Riflescope be mounted on any rifle?

The Leupold VX-Freedom Riflescope is versatile and can be mounted on a wide range of rifles. However, the correct mounting rings and base are necessary for proper installation, which should be compatible with the riflescope's 30mm tube diameter.

How does the Second Focal Plane reticle benefit my shooting experience?

The Second Focal Plane reticle in the VX-Freedom Riflescope maintains its size across the magnification range, which is beneficial for clearer target acquisition and consistent aiming points without the need for reticle size adjustments during magnification changes.

What is the main advantage of the Motion Sensor Technology in the VX-Freedom Riflescope?

Motion Sensor Technology (MST) in the VX-Freedom Riflescope conserves battery life by deactivating the illuminated reticle after a period of inactivity and reactivating it instantly when motion is detected, ensuring that the scope is ready when you are.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2025-12-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best rim fire scope i

Best rim fire scope i own!

Robert M.

2025-12-22T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for my Henry Supreme

Perfect for my Henry Supreme

Camron Y.

2025-12-21T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good scope for the money

I've actually really liked this scope, it's light, good adjustments and pretty clear glass. The subtensions work for my 7mm-08 spot on. What would really take this scope up a notch is instead of holdover dots, do lines with a windage mark as well. i. e. your 400 mark would be 4. 8moa elevation and a 1. 9moa windage mark.

Brian

2025-12-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great clarity and adjustments are

Great clarity and adjustments are spot on.

Russell S.

2025-12-19T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Brightness and image clarity are

Brightness and image clarity are very good, only issue is how much the eye relief changes between 4 and 12 power.

Douglas L.

2025-12-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Put this on a Marlin

Put this on a Marlin lever action in . 357. Perfect little set up. Great glass as usual from Leupold

John F.

2025-12-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great, as advertised. Everything you

Great, as advertised. Everything you expect from Leupold.

Ryan M.

2025-12-15T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic scope with quick target acquisition

Mounted very easily. Very clear glass and excellent craftsmanship. Very comparable, in my opinion, to VX and VARI-X models. Mounted on an Encore . 458 Win. No problems what-so-ever. Great product.

Stephen S.

2025-12-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I mounted and sighted it

I mounted and sighted it in with ease. Great muzzleloader scope. Very good eye relief and clarity. Both shots I took were dead on during a very cold late season.

Eric H.

2025-12-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great optic for my 308

Great optic for my 308 deer rifle. Lightweight, bright and clear.

Jeffrey L.

2025-12-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great value for an entry

Great value for an entry level versatile scope.

Richard F.

2025-12-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

Great product

Steven T.

2025-12-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

As always, Leupold glass is

As always, Leupold glass is clear, gathers plenty of light, and the most lightweight on the market

Jason M.

2025-12-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

These are excellent quality scopes

These are excellent quality scopes with good clarity. Excellent value also.

James G.

2025-12-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little scope for general

Great little scope for general purpose plinking!

Charles S.

2025-12-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I purchased this scope to

I purchased this scope to mount on lever action rifle and it did not disappoint. Rugged housing, great glass, and above average light transmission makes this a great optic.

Marc W.

2025-12-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic glass, incredible scope for

Fantastic glass, incredible scope for such an affordable price.

John S.

2025-12-08T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

This is a great scope

This is a great scope for the money and highly recommend it to anyone looking to outfit a . 22 rifle. I would love to see an illuminated version!

Tyler B.

2025-12-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A really nice scope for

A really nice scope for the money

Daniel P.

2025-12-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope at a great

Great scope at a great price! Leupold proudly sits atop all my rifles. ????

Rustin W.

2025-12-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Haven't got to use it

Haven't got to use it much other than to sight in my rifle. I have it sitting on a 338 win mag. Nice clear glass and looks great on the rifle.

Trevor O.

2025-12-05T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Exceeded Expectations

I was very impressed with the quality of glass on this inexpensive scope. The optical clarity was clear edge to edge through the entire magnification range, and the eye box surprisingly forgiving. The reticle is one of the best available for scopes of this form factor. The elevation turret was crisp and tracked appropriately to the corrections however I wish there was more markings than just 0-3-6-9-12, making quick adjustments slightly easier than really having to pay attention to the dial. My other gripe is the lack of a hash mark for the windage turret to show reference to the adjustments being made. I know once the windage is set it will be capped and not used often, but I had to use the lines of my scope rings to have a clear marker of the starting/stopping point of the adjustments. I plan to shoot several different loads through this rifle, having recorded zero corrections, a hashmark to verify appropirate corrections would be very useful. Overall this scope surpassed my expectations and I would take this over other optics like Vortex or Maven in the price range. Several small changes could really make this a perfect 5/5 for the price.

Bordo

2025-12-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Always preferred Leopold scopes/glass over

Always preferred Leopold scopes/glass over other high end scopes. Even though priced moderately, Leopold didn't skimp on the quality/craftsmanship with this scope. I highly recommend it. Great scope, excellent glass and clarity.

Eric J.

2025-12-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Always dependable & precise.

Great scope! Adjustments always hold true. I "ran the square " when new & both weather extremes. Rock solid construction. Return to Zero is dependable, . 22rf & . 22mag!

Douglas M.

2025-12-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it

Excellent quality

Randall R.

2025-12-01T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

It was OK. I don't

It was OK. I don't like things that are "OK" so I returned it. I took a chance and thought that it might be above its pay grade, but to me it was right at its pay grade. At this time in my life, I am fortunate enough to be able to pay a little more and get a little more. That's my honest review.

Paul C.

2025-11-28T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

My friend Barry a retired

My friend Barry a retired police officer strongly suggested this scope for my Winchester Xpert rifle in 21 Sharp. Leupold makes a great product and the warranty is exceptional in todays market. Mounted this rifle and even though its a 21 Sharp with low recoil its spot on.

Daniel B.

2025-11-27T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome scope?works great paired with

Awesome scope?works great paired with my 7mm08

Scott G.

2025-11-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Leupold optics are the best.

Leupold optics are the best. Cannot beat the value!

Philip H.

2025-11-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Close to perfect?. .

The only trim, lightweight, sensible hunting scope left! I have one right now and hope to get a few more. Great eye relief ( both critical and non critical), perfect sized and actually useful dimensions, very clear; just really nothing like this 2-7x33 out there, anymore. The size of the eyepiece aids in low mounting, plenty of light transmission and clarity. Makes a decent replacement for the missing M8/FX 4x33 fixed power. Only negatives are the zoom ring is to large and aggressive, I much prefer the VX-1 and VX-2 zoom rings, and wish the windage and elevation housing was much less boxy and more rounded, like the VX-1/VX-2. Please don't ever discontinue this 2-7x33, Leupold!

Justin H.

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Leupold VX-Freedom Specifications

  • Color

    Matte Black

  • Adjustable Objective

    No

  • Side Focus

    No

  • Reticle Focal Plane

    Second Focal Plane

  • Elevation Adjustment Type

    Finger Click

  • Locking Dial

    No

  • Revolution Indicator

    No

  • Rezero Type

    Resettable Index Ring

  • Windage Adjustment Type

    Finger Click

  • Custom Dial System (CDS)

    No

  • Custom Dial Compatible

    No

  • BDC Dial Included

    No

  • Reticle Type

    Illuminated

  • Reticle

    Illum. FireDot Twilight Hunter

  • Magnification Type

    Variable

  • Switch Type

    Push Button

  • Nightvision Compatible Illumination

    No

  • Daylight Bright Illumination

    Yes

  • Electronic Reticle Level

    No

  • Guard-Ion Lens Coating

    No

  • Adjustment Value Per Click

    Elevation: 1/4MOA
    Windage: 1/4MOA

  • Adjustment Range (MOA)

    Elevation: 60
    Windage: 60

  • Adjustment Range (MIL)

    Elevation: 17
    Windage: 17

  • Adjustment Range (@ 100m)

    Elevation: 69" (175cm)
    Windage: 69" (175cm)

  • Adjustment Per Revolution

    Elevation: 15 MOA
    Windage: 15 MOA

  • Elevation Dial Travel Limit

    Total Scope Travel

  • Magnification

    3-9x

  • Objective Lens Diameter

    50mm

  • Linear FOV (@100yds)

    Low Mag: 33.7' (10.3m)
    High Mag: 13.6' (4.14m)

  • Angular FOV

    Low Mag: 6.4 Degree
    High Mag: 2.6 Degree

  • Eye Relief

    Low Mag: 4.2" (107mm)
    High Mag: 3.7" (94mm)

  • Fixed Parallax-Free Distance (yd)

    150 Yards

  • Battery Life

    Low Intensity: 1600hr
    Medium Intensity: 1000hr
    High Intensity: 300hr

  • Number of Illum Settings

    8

  • Maintube Diameter

    1.18" (30mm)

  • Battery Info

    Required, Included

  • Battery Material

    Lithium

  • Battery Type

    CR2032

  • Battery Quantity

    1

  • Length

    12.16" (309mm)

  • Weight

    17.05 oz (483g)

  • UPC Code

    030317022457

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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.

Under the banner of Leupold, a brand synonymous with high-quality and durable optics, the VX-Freedom 3-9x50mm Riflescope stands out as a reliable and versatile tool for hunters and long-range shooters. This matte black riflescope, with its 30mm tube and illuminated second focal plane FireDot Twilight Hunter reticle, is designed to enhance your shooting accuracy and visibility, even in low-light conditions.

Engineered with a larger objective, this riflescope ensures superior light transmission, making it an ideal companion for night-time hunting or shooting. The proprietary Firedot illumination provides a bright, intuitive aiming point, ensuring your target never gets lost in dimly lit environments.

Built around Leupold's Advanced Optical System, the VX-Freedom Riflescope offers exceptional light transmission for extended glassing sessions, best-in-class glare reduction in harsh light, and the resolution and clarity that recreational sportsmen and sportswomen demand.

The 3:1 zoom ratio, a common feature in many scope models, offers three times more magnification at high power than at low power. This allows you to adjust your power down for close encounters or dial it up for long-range shots, making it a versatile tool for any shooting scenario.

The second focal plane design ensures that the reticle stays the same size while the target size adjusts with the magnification. This feature is particularly useful in low-light hunting situations and in scopes that don't utilize hash marks for range estimation.

To ensure durability and longevity, the lenses are hardened with surface coatings to meet extreme military standards in scratch resistance and added lens protection. The riflescope also features Motion Sensor Technology (MST) that extends battery life by automatically deactivating illuminated reticles after five minutes of inactivity and reactivating instantly upon detecting movement.

Leupold's pioneering waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof technology ensures the internals of the optics stay moisture-free and crystal clear for life, even under extreme temperatures, elevation changes, and shocks.

The FireDot Twilight Hunter Illumination, designed specifically for low-light situations, provides a simple aiming point with no distractions. Its thin lines obscure less of the target and image, while the FireDot technology guides your eye to the center of the reticle for quick target acquisition.

Like all Leupold riflescopes, the VX-Freedom 3-9x50mm is designed, machined, and assembled in the USA, guaranteeing a lifetime of reliable performance.

Leupold VX-Freedom Features

  • 3:1 Zoom Ratio
  • Advanced Optical System
  • Second Focal Plane
  • Scratch Resistant Lenses
  • Illuminated Reticle
  • Motion Sensor Technology (MST)
  • Waterproof, Fogproof & Shockproof

Warranty Information

This product has a limited lifetime warranty.

Key Features

  • Experience superior target acquisition with the illuminated FireDot reticle scope.
  • Enjoy crystal-clear views with this Leupold riflescope's enhanced optical clarity.
  • The 3-9x50 VX-Freedom scope is perfect for hunting in twilight conditions.
  • Confidently adjust using the finger click turrets for precise shooting accuracy.
  • Built for durability, this matte black scope withstands harsh hunting environments.
  • Get on target quickly with the versatile 3-9x magnification power range.

What's in the box:

  • Leupold 3-9x50 VX-Freedom Riflescope (Matte Black)
  • CR2032 Lithium Battery
  • Leupold Lifetime Limited Warranty