Leupold ''Freedom'' scopes

[kokanee king]

I read these are a combination/replacement for the VX I and VX II series of scopes and are as tough as any Leopold makes at a reasonable price. I'm looking for a good, but reasonable priced scope, ($500.00 or under) for my Ruger Hawkeye .338 Winchester Magnum and these caught my eye. I don't need a fancy lighted reticle with a bunch of hash marks, a simple duplex will do nicely and I don't even need or want adjustable parallax or fancy turrets. Just a simple scope with great glass, positive adjustments, a 1'' tube 40mm max objective lens that I can trust not to fall apart on a moderately heavy recoiling rifle with long eye relief.

Anybody here have experience with the Leupold Freedom scopes and what is your opinion of them? (clarity, brightness, contrast, and rugged reliability)

[Pioneer2]

Are made in China

[Smokinyotes]

I bought one. Not impressed with the adjustments. I can’t feel or hear the clicks so then your only guessing when trying to sight it in.

[SakoAlberta]

Originally Posted by Pioneer2

Are made in China

Made in Oregon

https://www.leupold.com/shop/riflesc...m-rifle-scopes

[brewster29]

Originally Posted by Pioneer2

Are made in China

Not true. They are made in Oregon just like all other Leupold scopes.

[marky_mark]

Originally Posted by brewster29

Not true. They are made in Oregon just like all other Leupold scopes.

With Chinese glass lol

[huntinstuff]

Here is my experience

Cabelas had them on sale a few years ago. I encouraged two of my sons to buy one.

Both scopes have been returned to Korth for warranty. Reticles/spring was not adjusting on both after light use.

One son still uses his after the repair with no issues. Other son left his in the box from Korth, bought a Cabelas Pursuit $100 scope and is fine with it.

My 3x9 varix1 is at least 26 years old and has never failed me.

[fordtruckin]

Save up and jump to a VX3HD or go with an FX fixed power if you're putting it on a 338win mag. I had a VX3 and it was decent. I just managed to get a great deal on a VX5HD so figured to treat myself. Paid $600USD.

[Quest206]

Originally Posted by marky_mark

With Chinese glass lol

Actually it's glass from the Philippines just like the rest of their scopes.

[claykuch]

Leupold is great but they gouge Canadians. Look at the US vs CDN prices, way more than the dollar exchange. I suggest going to another scope manufacturer that has respect for the Canadian market.

[marky_mark]

Originally Posted by Quest206

Actually it's glass from the Philippines just like the rest of their scopes.

Lol sorry my bad

[338wea]

You might want something a little more high quality if your gonna put it on a rifle with serious recoil
Just what ever you do do t get a Scorpion, mine lost zero and won't keep zero on a 22lr