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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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What is the purpose of the second focal plane Hunt-Plex reticle in the 3-9x40 VX-Freedom Riflescope?

The second focal plane Hunt-Plex reticle is designed to enhance your accuracy in ranging and bullet drop compensation, making it an excellent tool for hunting or target shooting.

What is the 3:1 zoom ratio feature in the 3-9x40 VX-Freedom Riflescope?

The 3:1 zoom ratio allows you to adjust your magnification power according to your needs. You can dial your power down for close encounters or all the way up for long-range shots.

How does the Advanced Optical System in the 3-9x40 VX-Freedom Riflescope improve my shooting experience?

Leupold's Advanced Optical System offers superior 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.

Is the 3-9x40 VX-Freedom Riflescope durable and able to withstand harsh conditions?

Yes, the 3-9x40 VX-Freedom Riflescope is built to be 100% waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof. It uses advanced internal gasses and sealing methods to resist extreme temperatures, elevation changes, and shocks, ensuring the optics remain moisture-free and crystal clear for life.

What features does the Hunt-Plex reticle offer for aiming?

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.

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

    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

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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.

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