Leupold 3-9x40 VX-Freedom Riflescope, Matte Black with Second Focal Plane Hunt-Plex Reticle, 1" Tube

SKU: LD181307 MFR: 181307
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Key Features

  • Experience crystal-clear views with this Leupold riflescope's superior image clarity.
  • The 3-9x40mm magnification range is ideal for versatile hunting and target shooting.
  • Built for rugged use, this durable Leupold VX-Freedom riflescope withstands harsh conditions.
  • The Hunt-Plex reticle offers a clear aiming point for fast target acquisition in the field.
  • Enjoy precise and reliable turret adjustments for accurate shots every time with this scope.
  • Generous eye relief ensures comfortable viewing, even during extended shooting sessions.
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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.

2025-10-24T20:00:00

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.

2025-10-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for my 10/22s

I have 3 different 10/22s adorned with this scope. I love its compact size and light weight combined with parallax adjustment. If it had a side focus, I'd probably own 5 or 6 of them. (Hint Hint)

MikeD

2025-10-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect for SBL 45/70, QD

Perfect for SBL 45/70, QD rings and it returns to zero. Great Leupold quality.

Phillip H.

2025-10-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome as expected

Awesome as expected

William W.

2025-10-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love the pig. I've been

Love the pig. I've been mounting these on older Marlin lever action pieces. Great fit, great function. The reticle pattern is great for target acquisition w an old cowboy rifle.

Chris H.

2025-10-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great rifle scope

Glass is super clear. Mounted on Ruger M77 in . 223. Looks great.

Mike S.

2025-10-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This scope is perfect and

This scope is perfect and works well on my Henry 308. Very happy with this purchase.

Matthew M.

2025-10-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome scope!

Awesome scope!

Shawn w.

2025-10-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great scope so far! Liked

Great scope so far! Liked it so much I ordered another. Both are on my Marlin 336 in 30-30 and . 35 Remington. Enjoy it for sure and can't wait till deer season!

Jeffrey N.

2025-10-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I put the VX-Freedom on

I put the VX-Freedom on my sons new Ruger 10/22 carbon fiber. The scope has great eye relief and is extremely fast. We love it!

Grant H.

2025-10-04T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great value. Clear optics, perfect

Great value. Clear optics, perfect for my 300 blkout sub gun

Patrick W.

2025-10-04T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Tough to review when I

Tough to review when I never received the scope. I reached out multiples times and all I would get is a email with nothing written. Solid customer service Leupold.

Marc M.

2025-10-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Well made and perfect for

Well made and perfect for the money.

Richard W.

2025-10-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I had real high hopes

This is the scope I wanted it's like an extra $200 for a illuminated reticle scope I'm really bummed that I purchased the one without the light other than that they're decent just above basic don't have too high of hopes but you will be able to see

Average h.

2025-10-02T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Don't expect too much

I haven't really used it in the field yet but out of the box I was immediately bummed out when I found out it did not have a lighted radical other than that it has an amazing picture and clarity and it should meet my needs until I'm ready to step up into real scope territory . Because this is just barely above a child's toy for scopes very basic entry level don't expect too much when you purchase this like I did

Average h.

2025-09-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very clear and great eye

Very clear and great eye relief. Very well built.

Michael R.

2025-09-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This is a great scope

This is a great scope for a 17 HMR.

Tim 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

    Second Focal Plane

  • Reticle

    Hunt-Plex

  • 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

    Total Scope Travel

  • 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

    030317029784

About Leupold VX-Freedom

FEATURED REVIEWS

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.

Because precision and reliability are paramount when it comes to hunting or target shooting, the 3-9x40 VX-Freedom Riflescope, in a sleek matte black finish, is an exceptional choice for both novice and experienced shooters. This high-quality riflescope, manufactured by the reputable Leupold, is designed with a second focal plane Hunt-Plex reticle, enhancing your accuracy in ranging and bullet drop compensation.

This versatile riflescope is equipped with a 3:1 zoom ratio, a common feature in many scope models, allowing you to adjust your magnification power according to your needs. Whether you're engaging in close encounters or preparing for long-range shots, this riflescope can adapt to your requirements.

The VX-Freedom Riflescope is built around Leupold's Advanced Optical System, renowned for its superior light transmission capabilities. This system ensures extended glassing sessions, best-in-class glare reduction in harsh light, and the resolution and clarity that recreational sportsmen and sportswomen demand.

Constructed to withstand the elements, this durable riflescope is 100% waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof. Leupold's pioneering technology uses advanced internal gasses and sealing methods to resist extreme temperatures, elevation changes, and shocks. This ensures the optics remain moisture-free and crystal clear for life, providing you with a reliable tool for your hunting or shooting adventures.

The Hunt-Plex reticle features bold, tapered pickets with an open center, making it easy to find your aiming point in low-light conditions. The fine line center is designed for precision aiming at long distances or small targets. The top line tapers downward slightly with no picket, keeping the field of view clear and supporting precision aiming and low-light visibility.

Finally, the subtension and magnification of the Hunt-Plex will measure correctly when the riflescope is set to the highest available magnification. The reticle's apparent size in the field of view may vary between models of riflescope.

In conclusion, the 3-9x40 VX-Freedom Riflescope is a testament to Leupold's commitment to producing reliable, accurate, and high-quality optics for all your hunting and shooting needs.

Leupold VX-Freedom Features

  • 3:1 Zoom Ratio
  • Advanced Optical System
  • Waterproof, Fogproof & Shockproof

Warranty Information

This product has a limited lifetime warranty.

Key Features

  • Experience crystal-clear views with this Leupold riflescope's superior image clarity.
  • The 3-9x40mm magnification range is ideal for versatile hunting and target shooting.
  • Built for rugged use, this durable Leupold VX-Freedom riflescope withstands harsh conditions.
  • The Hunt-Plex reticle offers a clear aiming point for fast target acquisition in the field.
  • Enjoy precise and reliable turret adjustments for accurate shots every time with this scope.
  • Generous eye relief ensures comfortable viewing, even during extended shooting sessions.

What's in the box:

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