Leupold 4-12x50 VX-Freedom Riflescope, Matte Black with Second Focal Plane Duplex Reticle, Custom Dial System, 1" Tube

SKU: LD180602 MFR: 180602
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Key Features

  • Get crystal-clear views with this Leupold riflescope's impressive light transmission.
  • The Duplex reticle on this VX-Freedom scope offers a classic, uncluttered sight picture.
  • Enjoy precise shots with the 4-12x magnification, perfect for varied hunting scenarios.
  • Customize your elevation adjustments easily with the Custom Dial System (CDS) feature.
  • This Leupold scope's durable matte black finish withstands tough outdoor conditions.
  • Experience reliable accuracy with repeatable 1/4 MOA adjustments on this rifle scope.
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What is the Leupold Custom Dial System in the 4-12x50 VX-Freedom Riflescope?

The Leupold Custom Dial System (CDS) is an innovative feature that allows you to customize your turret to your exact ballistics and environmental conditions. Once your custom dial is installed, simply range the target, turn the dial to that number, and aim with precision.

What is the Advanced Optical System in the 4-12x50 VX-Freedom Riflescope?

The Advanced Optical System in the 4-12x50 VX-Freedom Riflescope provides superior light transmission, unrivaled glare reduction in harsh light, and the resolution and clarity that recreational sportsmen demand. It's designed for extended glassing sessions and offers best-in-class performance.

What is the 3:1 zoom ratio in the 4-12x50 VX-Freedom Riflescope?

The 3:1 zoom ratio is a feature that allows you to adjust the magnification of the riflescope based on your needs. It gives you 3 times more magnification at high power than at low power, allowing you to dial down for close encounters or crank up for long-range shots.

What is the second focal plane duplex reticle in the 4-12x50 VX-Freedom Riflescope?

The second focal plane duplex reticle, invented by Leupold in 1962, is defined by heavy posts that stand out against cover in low light. This allows for quick target acquisition with thin lines at the center, making it the most popular reticle in the world.

Is the 4-12x50 VX-Freedom Riflescope durable?

Yes, the 4-12x50 VX-Freedom Riflescope is designed with a lightweight aluminum housing that provides excellent durability without adding unnecessary weight. The lenses are also scratch-resistant, with hardened surface coatings that meet extreme military standards for added lens protection.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

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.

2025-11-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent!

Excellent!

Austin T.

2025-11-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

One of the best scopes

One of the best scopes I have ever had on one of my rifles.

Thomas W.

2025-11-22T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great grouse scope!

Great grouse scope!

Phil H.

2025-11-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Grandson Got his first Deer

Grandson Got his first Deer with it. A nice 6 pointer. Very happy young lad.

Marv N.

2025-11-18T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Mounted on my M-1 Garand.

Mounted on my M-1 Garand. Needs another 1/2 inch or so of eye relief to work properly at full magnification. Probably going to move this scope to my . 30-30, and look for something else for the Garand.

Michael V.

2025-11-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome scope

Awesome scope

Richard L.

2025-11-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope

Great scope

Jeremy O.

2025-11-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product!

Great product!

Robert D.

2025-11-15T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

The BDC reticle is kinda

The BDC reticle is kinda useless. I have better than 20/20 vision and it's next to impossible to see Works great on my Henry Frontier model

Jason P.

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.

2025-11-12T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

VX Freedom 4+12×40 Will Not Focus

The scope will not focus properly. 25yds and beyond forget it. Stays fuzzy. She's never crisp. Never. Played with the reticle. Nope. Didn't help. Couldn't get a crisp crosshair. 20+ rounds fired through rifle. Other individuals couldn't get a good crisp outline. Not Happy. My Leupold 3-9x40 is fabulous. Make me happy Leupold.

Paul 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.

2025-11-09T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I have two of these,

I have two of these, one on a 350 legend and another on a 6. 5 creedmore. Both lightweight builds for walking the woods in Michigan and these are consistently better than any other optic I've ever owned. Never an issue in low light, always able to see through the optic what I can with my eyes

Evan S.

2025-11-09T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

very nice scope

very nice scope

James W.

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.

2025-11-03T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

My recently purchased VX Freedom

My recently purchased VX Freedom is an excellent optic, after carefully mounting it I fired my . 270 once, made an adustment, fired the second round and made an adjustment , the next two rounds were dime size in the bullseye at 100 yards, point being the inner workings the adjustment turret are spot on. Now in personal opinion Luepold is the best, hands down. . . Andrew.

Andrew 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.

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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

    CDS

  • Locking Dial

    No

  • Revolution Indicator

    No

  • Rezero Type

    Set Screw

  • Windage Adjustment Type

    Finger Click

  • BDC Dial Included

    No

  • Reticle Type

    Second Focal Plane

  • Reticle

    Duplex

  • Magnification Type

    Variable

  • Illuminated

    No

  • Nightvision Compatible Illumination

    No

  • Daylight Bright Illumination

    No

  • Motion Sensor Technology (MST)

    No

  • Electronic Reticle Level

    No

  • Guard-Ion Lens Coating

    No

  • Adjustment Value Per Click

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

  • Adjustment Range (MOA)

    Elevation: 67
    Windage: 67

  • Adjustment Range (MIL)

    Elevation: 19.5
    Windage: 19.5

  • Adjustment Range (@ 100m)

    Elevation: 64" (163cm)
    Windage: 64" (163cm)

  • Adjustment Per Revolution

    Elevation: 15 MOA
    Windage: 15 MOA

  • Elevation Dial Travel Limit

    14MOA

  • Magnification

    4-12x

  • Objective Lens Diameter

    50mm

  • Linear FOV (@100yds)

    Low Mag: 22' (6.7m)
    High Mag: 10.5' (3.2m)

  • Angular FOV

    Low Mag: 4.2 Degree
    High Mag: 2 Degree

  • Eye Relief

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

  • Fixed Parallax-Free Distance (yd)

    150 Yards

  • Maintube Diameter

    1" (25.4mm)

  • Length

    12.03" (306mm)

  • Weight

    15.5 oz (439g)

  • UPC Code

    030317028459

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 high-performance optical tool, the 4-12x50 VX-Freedom Riflescope in matte black is a testament to Leupold's legendary reliability and precision. This versatile riflescope is perfect for mid to long-range shots, thanks to its adjustable magnification range. Its larger 50mm objective lens ensures a brighter, clearer image, making it a standout choice for outdoor enthusiasts and sportsmen.

Equipped with the Leupold Custom Dial System (CDS), this riflescope offers a tailored ballistics solution right at your fingertips. This user-friendly system is simple to install and even simpler to use, making it a valuable addition for any shooter.

The VX-Freedom Riflescope is built around Leupold's Advanced Optical System, delivering superior light transmission, unrivaled glare reduction in harsh light, and the resolution and clarity that sportsmen demand. This riflescope is 100% waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof, ensuring consistent performance in all conditions.

The 3:1 zoom ratio, a common feature in many scope models, allows you to adjust your magnification based on your needs. Dial down for close encounters or crank it up for long-range shots. The Custom Dial System compatibility allows you to customize your turret to your exact ballistics and environmental conditions. Once your custom dial is installed, simply range the target, turn the dial to that number, and aim with precision.

The lockable eyepiece ensures a focus setting that is tailored to your eye, while the lightweight aluminum housing provides durability without adding unnecessary weight. The Advanced Optical System offers extended glassing sessions, best in class glare reduction, and the resolution and clarity that recreational sportsmen demand.

The lenses are scratch-resistant, with hardened surface coatings that meet extreme military standards for added lens protection. The riflescope is also waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof, with advanced internal gasses and sealing methods that withstand extreme temperatures, elevation changes, and shocks.

The second focal plane duplex reticle, invented by Leupold in 1962, is defined by heavy posts that stand out against cover in low light. This allows for quick target acquisition with thin lines at the center, making it the most popular reticle in the world.

Like all Leupold riflescopes, the 4-12x50 VX-Freedom Riflescope is designed, machined, and assembled in the USA and guaranteed for life, ensuring you have a reliable tool for all your shooting needs.

Leupold VX-Freedom Features

  • 3:1 Zoom Ratio
  • Custom Dial System Compatible
  • Lockable Eyepiece
  • Lightweight Aluminum Housing
  • Advanced Optical System
  • Scratch Resistant Lenses
  • Waterproof, Fogproof & Shockproof

Warranty Information

This product has a limited lifetime warranty.

Key Features

  • Get crystal-clear views with this Leupold riflescope's impressive light transmission.
  • The Duplex reticle on this VX-Freedom scope offers a classic, uncluttered sight picture.
  • Enjoy precise shots with the 4-12x magnification, perfect for varied hunting scenarios.
  • Customize your elevation adjustments easily with the Custom Dial System (CDS) feature.
  • This Leupold scope's durable matte black finish withstands tough outdoor conditions.
  • Experience reliable accuracy with repeatable 1/4 MOA adjustments on this rifle scope.

What's in the box:

  • Leupold 4-12x50 VX-Freedom Riflescope (Matte Black)
  • Leupold Lifetime Limited Warranty