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

2025-11-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I have 6 Leupold scopes

I have 6 Leupold scopes and this one is just another perfect example of the fine quality and performance you get when you buy a Leupold

GEORGE K.

2025-11-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Glass is excellent and it

Glass is excellent and it does great in low light. As always Leupold makes great products.

Jack H.

2025-11-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope for the money

Great scope for the money

ROB R.

2025-11-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice, clear glass. Just what

Nice, clear glass. Just what I needed for mid range shooting/hunting with . 308win.

Darryl Z.

2025-11-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope, holds up to

Great scope, holds up to the muzzleloader great!

James C.

2025-11-07T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

It is the best all-around

It is the best all-around scope for hunting in the mountains, love the eye relief, lens clarity and darn right. . . . . . . . American Made

Charles V.

2025-11-07T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The eye relief was a

The eye relief was a little on the long side?

Jason T.

2025-11-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope. I have tried

Great scope. I have tried other brands but I always end up going back to Leupold. I think its the best bang for your buck. Clear glass, perfect tracking? couldn't ask for anything more. Except 1 thing, bring back your handgun scopes.

Joseph W.

2025-11-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Scope!

Excellent Scope!

Stephen P.

2025-11-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope

Great scope

Harry H.

2025-11-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I love this scope. Low

I love this scope. Low light capabilities coupled with the firedot are a deadly combination. Simple yet super effective hunting scope.

Leslie R.

2025-11-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic scope

I have 2 of these pig plex scopes. 1 on a Marlin 1895 45/70. The other is on a Ruger Hawkeye . 358 Winchester. I can shoot sub moa groups with both rifles at 100 yards. It is great for snap shooting as it is a very fast target acquisition scope.

John C.

2025-11-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope, clear, on point,

Great scope, clear, on point, and looks good!

Bradley m.

2025-11-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope at a great

Great scope at a great price. Can't beat the customer service l.

Gregory P.

2025-10-31T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

clear, easy to adjust great

clear, easy to adjust great buy

Richard M.

2025-10-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome thanks

Awesome thanks

Marc P.

2025-10-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for hunting in the

Great for hunting in the woods of Pennsylvania

Donald D.

2025-10-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Always the best choice.

Always the best choice.

Shelby M.

2025-10-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

very clear and perfect on

very clear and perfect on my SA22 Browning. As alway Leupold is the best.

Charles S.

2025-10-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope I just need

Great scope I just need rings from Leupold to put it on my 212 savage shotgun. I 've been waiting for part number 175116 to come back in stock so I can put it on my gun.

Marty C.

2025-10-26T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Not enough eye relief

Not enough eye relief

Boyce Y.

2025-10-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Scope !!

There is nothing I dislike about this scope!! I put one on my CZ bolt action rifle in 7. 62x39 and my Marlen 44mag. Lever action rifle. Crystal clear glass. Foe me it workes great on both!! Thinking about installing one on a 308win. Rifle!! Excellent Scope for the money in my opinion!!

David

2025-10-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Outstanding scope of work

Outstanding scope of work

Rick J.

2025-10-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Mounts qiuck to the eye

Mounts qiuck to the eye with perfect clarity. Great addition to a deer hunting shotgun!

Dean P.

2025-10-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works great!!

Works great!!

Andrew A.

2025-10-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome scope, just wished it

Awesome scope, just wished it came with a neoprene scope cover

Cpl J.

2025-10-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect scope for those classic

Perfect scope for those classic Woodstock rifles

Jack K.

2025-10-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent!!

Excellent!!

Robert S.

2025-10-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Bought this for my squirrel

Bought this for my squirrel rifle. It gets banged around a lot and I have yet to lose zero. As always with Leupold the glass is crystal clear and extremely well built.

Dustin H.

2025-10-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I got this for my

I got this for my father in law for his model 700 in 308. He had a Nikon on it but wanted a better scope. This was a great upgrade in scopes. It's super clear and he's shooting a lot better with just changing scopes. This is a great scope for the cost.

Jeremiah R.

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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

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.

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