NRA Gun Gear of the Week: Leupold VX-Freedom Rimfire Scope

Published on August 17, 2018
Duration: 3:46

This review covers the Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x40 Rimfire Scope, an American-made optic designed for rimfire rifles. It highlights the scope's trim design, smooth magnification ring, and durable construction. The review details its quarter MOA adjustments, 60 MOA total adjustment range, and the Rimfire MOA reticle with holdover hashes, making it suitable for traditional rimfire distances.

Quick Summary

The Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x40 Rimfire Scope is an American-made optic featuring a 1-inch tube, quarter MOA adjustments, and a Rimfire MOA reticle with 25 holdover hashes. It offers a trim design, smooth magnification, and durable, scratch-resistant lenses, making it suitable for rimfire rifles.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Leupold VX-Freedom Rimfire Scope
  2. 00:15Leupold's VX-Freedom Line Overview
  3. 00:51American Made Quality and Design
  4. 01:00Specific Model: VX-Freedom 3-9x40 Rimfire
  5. 01:22Magnification Ring Features
  6. 01:34Windage and Elevation Adjustments
  7. 01:53Turret Design and Markings
  8. 02:14Body Construction and Durability
  9. 02:34Water and Fog Proofing
  10. 02:41Testing and Performance on Rimfire
  11. 03:04Reticle: Rimfire MOA
  12. 03:25Conclusion and Where to Find More Info

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x40 Rimfire Scope?

The Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x40 Rimfire Scope is an American-made optic designed for rimfire rifles. It's part of Leupold's entry-level line, replacing the VX-1 and VX-2 series, and offers durable construction with features like a 1-inch tube, quarter MOA adjustments, and a Rimfire MOA reticle.

What are the key features of the Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x40 Rimfire Scope?

Key features include its trim design, smooth magnification ring with enhanced grip, covered turrets with quarter MOA adjustments (60 MOA total range), scratch-resistant lenses, and a Rimfire MOA reticle with 25 holdover hashes. It is also advertised as water and fog proof.

Where is the Leupold VX-Freedom scope manufactured?

The Leupold VX-Freedom scopes are manufactured and assembled in Beaverton, Oregon, highlighting their commitment to American-made optics. This ensures a level of quality and rugged design expected from the Leupold brand.

What type of reticle does the Leupold VX-Freedom Rimfire Scope feature?

This scope features the Rimfire MOA reticle, which is a standard crosshair design enhanced with 25 holdover hashes for elevation. Each hash is valued at 1 MOA, providing ample capability for holdovers at traditional rimfire distances.

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