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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

2026-01-22T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic clarity! Love this scope.

Fantastic clarity! Love this scope.

Todd W.

2026-01-22T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope

Great scope

Brennan R.

2026-01-22T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great budget friendly scope.

Great budget friendly scope.

Shawn B.

2026-01-19T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome scope just can't wait

Awesome scope just can't wait to use it in the woods.

Allen O.

2026-01-17T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope? clarity of the

Great scope? clarity of the much more expensive brands?just can't beat a Luepold!

Christopher D.

2026-01-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good glass. Clear. Crisp. Good

Good glass. Clear. Crisp. Good focus.

Josh R.

2026-01-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Everything that I thought it

Everything that I thought it would be.

William R.

2026-01-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great value and a quality

Great value and a quality optic.

Stan J.

2026-01-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

American Made

Clarity. Size. VX Freedom rimfire 3-9x40 perfect scope for all 5 of my Ruger 10-22's with #6 & 7 on the way. Also have 1 handgun and 2 larger rifle scopes on Ruger & LWRC REPR

Carl R.

2026-01-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This may be the Leupold

This may be the Leupold scope that gives you the most bang for your buck. I'd prefer it with a 40mm objective but it's not available in that configuration.

Robert R.

2026-01-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great optic I plan on

Great optic I plan on equipping my whole safe with Leupold.

William M.

2026-01-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very clear good sight

Very clear good sight

Robert M.

2026-01-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Typical Leupold Quality. I love

Typical Leupold Quality. I love the FireDot sights. It really the best of both worlds. It's the only recital I buy now. I have a few of them.

Michael C.

2026-01-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Once again a great product

Once again a great product for the money.

JOHNNY E.

2026-01-08T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Really good scope for the

Really good scope for the money. I like the Pig reticle. My only complaint is that it is not crisp all the way to the edge. But overall I am very happy with it.

Shane M.

2026-01-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I bought my first Leupold

I bought my first Leupold 3x9x40 in 1961x 64 win mag have many more Leupold products always the best product for $ spent 82 years old do not plan to get any other scope product Leo 4 ever

jay s.

2026-01-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

We have already taken a

We have already taken a whitetail with this scope. Crystal clear, great in low light. Haven't ordered a CDS yet.

Devin C.

2026-01-03T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope for the money!

Great scope for the money!

Landon A.

2026-01-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Clear and crisp at all

Clear and crisp at all levels of magnification.

Joshua L.

2026-01-02T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Couldn't ask for a better

Couldn't ask for a better scope.

John R.

2026-01-02T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Worst scope I've ever purchased

By far the worst scope I've ever purchased. Unable to find focus and it seems there's an internal smudge dead center of the reticle and some sort of film on the external glass that will not come off. This was my first and last Leupold scope. This thing has got to be flawed.

John N.

2026-01-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I own two of these

I own two of these now for my son's rifles. They have had very successful on hunts in all weather conditions and elevations. The scope has held zero with no issues in clarity. A great scope for the value.

Richard B.

2026-01-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope only wishing they

Great scope only wishing they had a illuminate dot but otherwise it's good scope

david w.

2025-12-31T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for for my TCAProhinter

Perfect for for my TCAProhinter . 50 cal muzzleloader. The scope is light and exceptionally clear

Alan N.

2025-12-29T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

It's a great scope for

It's a great scope for my 22!

Hayden P.

2025-12-28T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A shot a fox in the rain from 200 yards away

I have had a similar model to this scope and it was way better than vortex. I highly recommend This scope.

Marshall

2025-12-28T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Not a good scope

I bought this scope online from Cabela's and it was not a good experience. I put the scope on my 45-70 Marlin and when zeroing it in, the scope ran out of elevation to adjust. That was the first that ever happened to me when I put on a lot of Leupold scopes before but none with the plastic dial adjustment. I even changed out scope rings to see if that would fix it, but it didn't. I returned the scope to Cabela's and I was told by the workers there that this scope has had a lot of issues and they took back 2 in the last week. The worker also told me that Leupold started putting plastic internals in the scope and that's where issues arise. But paying 300 dollars for a scope that doesn't work and hearing that the manufacturer is now skimping on parts is not a good look.

Markus J.

2025-12-27T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Absolutely love this scope. The

Absolutely love this scope. The clarity and light gathering ability close to dark is unmatched at this price point!

Casey Y.

2025-12-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for deer hunting! I

Perfect for deer hunting! I mounted this scope on a Browning X-Bolt in . 243 Win. Performs flawlessly. Great light collection at dawn and dusk, when a good quality scope matters most! Would definitely buy again. . . because I did! I have two of these so far.

Jim O.

2025-12-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best rim fire scope i

Best rim fire scope i own!

Robert M.

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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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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