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Leupold 3-9x40 VX-Freedom Riflescope, Matte Black with Second Focal Plane Tri-MOA Reticle, Custom Dial System, 1" Tube

SKU: LD180603 MFR: 180603
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Key Features

  • Experience crystal-clear views with the Leupold VX-Freedom riflescope's advanced optical system.
  • The Tri-MOA reticle on this Leupold scope allows for quick target acquisition in any environment.
  • Enjoy precise and rapid elevation adjustments with the Custom Dial System (CDS) on this scope.
  • This durable Leupold 3-9x40 riflescope is built to withstand harsh conditions, ensuring reliability.
  • Get versatile magnification from 3-9x, ideal for both close-quarters and mid-range shooting scenarios.
  • The VX-Freedom's generous eye relief ensures comfortable shooting even during extended use, improving accuracy.
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2025-07-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Clear picture. Tough. Camped for

Clear picture. Tough. Camped for a week and drove on rough roads. Stayed accurate while bouncing around the cab.

Coletin D.

2025-07-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I am verry pleased with

I am verry pleased with the quality and performance of this scope.

Michael H.

2025-07-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This scope is an amazing

This scope is an amazing addition to our many Leupold optics!!!

Bill T.

2025-07-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Lightweight and crystal clear

Lightweight and crystal clear

Jeff S.

2025-07-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Exactly what I needed for

Exactly what I needed for a Grendel project. One of many Leupold products that I own.

Robert B.

2025-07-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Took my new scope on

Took my new scope on a bear hunt to Alaska. Long story short, after I fell 40 feet off a cliff and my scope hit slate rock on the fall, my scope still held a perfect zero and I took a huge Black Bear with my . 300 Win Mag. These scopes are tough! Even with rain, cold and falling from a cliff? the scope was clear and held zero perfectly! Well Done!

James G.

2025-07-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I own several rifles that

I own several rifles that are set up for Scout scopes, and as such have purchased a number of IER optics over the last 20 years. In that time the Leupolds have always been the top of the top of the heap for brightness, build quality, field of view, and light weight. I purchased this one to replace a perfectly functional scope from a competing brand because I didn't trust it to come to Africa. This scope, mounted to a sporterized Mauser, made the trip just fine. Only note; every set up is different, but at 4x an additional inch of eye relief would be nice.

Douglas B.

2025-07-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I have two of the

I have two of the VX-Freedom 3-9X40 350 Legend and I love them so needless to say I got one for my 450. Of course it's a Leupold so it works amazing. Definitely recommend them!

Randy O.

2025-06-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

There are scopes that cost

There are scopes that cost more, but there are none better.

Ronald G.

2025-06-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

It's awesome

It's awesome

Mark K.

2025-06-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I have always been a

I have always been a faithful Leupold user. This is just another example of these great quality products. Lifetime Leupold Fan!

Jerry K.

2025-06-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Crystal clear exactly what was

Crystal clear exactly what was expected from Leupold

Matthew P.

2025-06-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome short range scope. Fits

Awesome short range scope. Fits perfect on my 45-70 to add just a little extra range for it. Very clear glass with good light.

Chris B.

2025-06-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I've purchased several leupold optics

I've purchased several leupold optics and am always pleased with the quality and customer service that's attached to the leupold name!

Stephen B.

2025-06-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome optic

Awesome optic

Nicolas S.

2025-06-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This is a GREAT scope!

This is a GREAT scope! It's light weight, simple, and the glass is very clear. When I mounted it, I took 1 shot at 25 yards, 1 at 50, 1 at 100, and 1 at 200. We had 1 inch target stickers on the 200 yard gong. I handed it to my 15 year old nephew and he shot every sticker off the target, 1 round each. He warned me that he'll be stealing it soon. I don't blame him.

William H.

2025-06-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent scope and clarity

Excellent scope and clarity

James S.

2025-06-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Outstanding Leupold quality. Perfect for

Outstanding Leupold quality. Perfect for my BXR.

Richard T.

2025-06-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Crystal clear optic that provides

Crystal clear optic that provides excellent zoom. Easy to dial in the scope and zoom in and out. And the eye relief is very good, I have had no worries about hitting myself in the eye when shooting.

Daniel P.

2025-06-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Mounted to my SOCOM 16

Mounted to my SOCOM 16 and very much enjoying it. The long eye relief is perfect for the forward mount setup.

Mark M.

2025-06-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Significant improvement over my previous

Significant improvement over my previous scope. Appreciate the graduated reticle pattern in an entry level scope.

Keith B.

2025-06-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome scope my daughter really

Awesome scope my daughter really loves how easy it was to look threw

Daryl B.

2025-05-31T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product, best scopes on

Great product, best scopes on market

Michael C.

2025-05-31T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope

Works great on my wife's 270 win. Perfect for dial up or hold over for those quick long range shots

Matthew L.

2025-05-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Most perfect on market for

Most perfect on market for 22lr hunting rifle.

James W.

2025-05-25T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent scope for the money.

Excellent scope for the money. The 50mm objective lens gives me more light collection and really helps during low light situations. Leupold does an awesome job with the VX Freedom lineup and provides great bang for the buck!

Michael P.

2025-05-18T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Only complaint is eye relief,

Only complaint is eye relief, and no focus adjustment. I would buy it again but I wouldn't put it on anything other than a rimfire.

Luke P.

2025-05-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope for my 10/22.

Great scope for my 10/22.

Michael S.

2025-05-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope. Mounted to my

Great scope. Mounted to my 30/30. Zeroed quickly. Would recommend.

Joshua B.

2025-05-15T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

I purchased this as a

I purchased this as a budget option that still possessed the CDS Duplex. As such, the optic meets every expectation. All performance measures are in line with Leupold quality and price point. The only complaint, and the reason for four versus five stars is the lack of positive click adjustments in the windage turret. It just isn't as crisp as I would like, and it is easy to over/under adjust as a result. Overall, a great value for features, but if your expectations of finishes is higher, go for the VX-3HD.

Douglas W.

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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

  • Custom Dial System (CDS)

    No

  • Reticle Type

    Second Focal Plane

  • Reticle

    Tri-MOA

  • Light Management System

    Advanced Optical System

  • 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: 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

    14MOA

  • Magnification

    3-9x

  • Objective Lens Diameter

    40mm

  • Linear FOV (@100yds)

    Low Mag: 33.1' (10.1m)
    High Mag: 13.6' (4.14m)

  • Angular FOV

    Low Mag: 6.3 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

  • Maintube Diameter

    1" (25.4mm)

  • Length

    12.49" (317mm)

  • Weight

    12.2 oz (346g)

  • UPC Code

    030317028374

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.

Take your shooting precision to the next level with the 3-9x40 VX-Freedom Riflescope, a matte black marvel of optical technology. This riflescope is designed with the Leupold Custom Dial System (CDS), a user-friendly feature that offers a customizable ballistics solution at your fingertips. The installation process is straightforward, and the system's operation is even simpler, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced shooters.

The VX-Freedom is built around Leupold's Advanced Optical System, ensuring superior light transmission, unparalleled glare reduction in harsh light, and the high-resolution clarity that outdoor enthusiasts demand. This riflescope is 100% waterproof, fogproof, and guaranteed to perform flawlessly every time.

Like all Leupold riflescopes, the 3-9x40 VX-Freedom is designed, machined, and assembled in the USA, ensuring top-notch quality and durability. It features a 3:1 zoom ratio, a common feature in many scope models, providing three times more magnification at high power than at low power. This allows you to adjust your power for close encounters or dial it up for long-range shots.

The riflescope is compatible with Leupold's Custom Dial System (CDS), which 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 ergonomic design of the VX-Freedom ensures a slim, lightweight product that fits comfortably in your hands, regardless of size. The lockable eyepiece allows you to secure a focus setting that suits your eye, while the lightweight aluminum housing offers excellent durability without adding unnecessary weight.

The riflescope also features Motion Sensor Technology (MST), which extends battery life by automatically deactivating illuminated reticles after five minutes of inactivity and reactivating instantly when movement is detected. The lenses are scratch-resistant, with hardened surface coatings that meet extreme military standards for added lens protection.

The Tri-MOA reticle, a proprietary Leupold design, provides hash marks in 1 MOA increments and features 10 MOA of measurement in each direction. The open upper half of the reticle allows for observation and spotting, making the 3-9x40 VX-Freedom Riflescope a versatile tool for any shooting situation.

Leupold VX-Freedom Features

  • 3:1 Zoom Ratio
  • Custom Dial System Compatible
  • Ergonomic Design
  • Lockable Eyepiece
  • Lightweight Aluminum Housing
  • Motion Sensor Technology (MST)
  • Scratch Resistant Lenses
  • Waterproof, Fogproof & Shockproof

Warranty Information

This product has a limited lifetime warranty.

Key Features

  • Experience crystal-clear views with the Leupold VX-Freedom riflescope's advanced optical system.
  • The Tri-MOA reticle on this Leupold scope allows for quick target acquisition in any environment.
  • Enjoy precise and rapid elevation adjustments with the Custom Dial System (CDS) on this scope.
  • This durable Leupold 3-9x40 riflescope is built to withstand harsh conditions, ensuring reliability.
  • Get versatile magnification from 3-9x, ideal for both close-quarters and mid-range shooting scenarios.
  • The VX-Freedom's generous eye relief ensures comfortable shooting even during extended use, improving accuracy.

What's in the box:

  • Leupold 3-9x40 VX-Freedom Riflescope (Matte Black)
  • Leupold Lifetime Limited Warranty