Leupold VX Freedom Review- Which Leupolds are Made in the USA?

[@ralphgreenjr.2466]

I have this scope with the "Pig Plex" on 2 rifles. Marlin 1895, 45-70 and a Henry steel sidegate, .360 Buckhammer. This a perfect application as both calibers are 150-200 yard capable.

[@redsoxwinagain2007]

When you dropped them on the table, they sound aluminum, not plastic.

[@JamesWilliams-cc1ow]

The scope caps for the Freedom scopes are aluminum, at least on the two I have including the one reviewed. They are excellent scopes.

[@WayStedYou]

*Makes metallic scrapping and clink when dropped* they are clearly alu not plastic.

[@scotteger6271]

Sounds like metal on metal when you were screwing the caps on/off

[@jamesnapier107]

I bought mine at Optic Planet, they had the scope and mount for $199. I put this on my BCM Recce 16 and it works great. It's a good scope for the money plus great warranty.

[@homegrownoutdoors6519]

That’s a great buy!

[@dalesmyth7398]

I bought the same scope back in January of this year for $169.00 out of OKC. It was cheaper than some of the same Leupold scopes on the internet, but, once I paid shipping, and taxes, it came out to about nearly the same as ordering it like from OpticsPlanet. Anyway, I supported a local shop, so no worries there. I have issue with mine, it's not as clear as I thought it should be. I have an old Bushnell 2.5x20mm, that I bought in the 70's, and I hate to say it, but the glass is clearer on the Bushnell. But, I wanted a scope with variable power, just a bit of help when I have to make a longer shot in the woods, my eyes are just not what they used to be, and I have to wear glasses now. I've diddled with the adjustment many times, it comes very close to clear, but just lacks a bit that I need for clarity. Man it fits so perfect on my Ruger American 7.62x39mm bolt rifle, light, more compact size for hunting in the thicker woods. I hate to send it back to get Leupold to look at it, I've wondered if my glasses are making the focus wonky or something. I hate to have to take my glasses off to make a shot, sometimes I don't have time to.

[@homegrownoutdoors6519]

I’m with you on the glasses. I have an astigmatism and my glasses make a definitive difference in clarity looking through optics. And it’s more pronounced on red dot/holographic type sights. I’ll have a review up on Leupold’s red dot in the next week or so that addresses that.

[@deplorabledave1048]

My recent Ebay (after Christmas) steal of a $250 NEW in a sealed box Leupold HOG 1-4X Pig Plex is the best clarity I have ever seen. LESS than 1.5X. Its not 1 power, but I can use it with both eyes open, so maybe 1.25X. They discontinued it so they could make cheaper made versions. I have seen people pay up to $400 for these USED! Bonus: I found a mounted but never used Leupold VX2 1-4X with the duplex fine reticle. $265. Looks untouched brand new. BOTH are a feathery 8.1 ounces. The lightest 1-4X scopes ever made. My high offset rings weight 1.3 ounces each.

[@rascal0175]

I just bought one (1.5x4) with MOA rangefinding reticle and firedot for 399. So far I’m delighted with it.

[@john99777]

Is that one illuminated? What site did you get it off of?

[@rascal0175]

@@john99777 Yes, it is a firedot and surprisingly bright. I got it at Rural King, a local farm store. It is a discontinued model and I didn’t/don’t care. I’m glad to have it.

[@john99777]

@@rascal0175 I’ve been looking for it everywhere and haven’t had any luck

[@john99777]

@@rascal0175 the one on rural king only has two turrets, is the illumination shake wake?

[@rascal0175]

@@john99777 - I don’t know for sure but I think so. I installed the battery and it lit up. Later I picked the scope up and it was on. Then I took the battery out and put the scope away. I didn’t have time to get familiar with it as I have had house guests. Now I’m looking for an additional scope.

[@mrturtle52]

I ordered this scope instead of the bushnell dropzone for hunting was alittle worried but this is reassuring

[@homegrownoutdoors6519]

I think you’ll be happy. This line is hard to beat at that price point. Have a great season!

[@mrturtle52]

I have not shot with it yet but first impression are great definitely best scope ive owned

[@commonsense5709]

Don't buy Bushnell they got an F rating according to the BBB.

[@TheDeerhunter42]

Caps are metal. My lord people can't tell the difference. Gezzzz

[@TacticalTedTV]

Didn’t realize they specialized in different calibers. Ordered a shotgun/muzzleloader variant by accident. Will this work on my .308?

[@georgekasza7295]

I pray that ther plant doesn't burn down.

[@ww2guy88]

Hey quick question, if I zero my scope/reddot at 200 yards, do I need to re-zero it to shoot at 100 ?

[@22guru]

Yes

[@RickNethery]

No, just aim lower

[@johnkizziah108]

I have many old leupolds (many) love them. Thought I'd try a freedom. Would not hold zero. Gave them another chance. Could dial in a little elevation on a 22 hornet and would not return to zero. Done with them. Thair are so many good scopes on the market today leupolds are not as important as thay once were. Don't like the freedom series.

[@Simon-talks]

You have to start with the 3HD series and up nowadays. Those are all spot on quality still.

[@johnkizziah108]

@Simon-talks I understand leupold quality on the upper end scopes but not willing to pay that much. I've got several older scopes still in the boxes so I'm good just thought I'd try a freedom series. Don't trust thair quality

[@Simon-talks]

@@johnkizziah108 Yeah if you already own a bunch of scopes, no need to buy another. But the mid range and up are where the excellent quality is with Leupold these days.

[@MaineOutdoorsChannel]

you can't go wrong with Leupold

[@JB-mo8rs]

Wouldn’t this scope have poor performance at low light?

[@georgekasza7295]

The capes are aluminum.

[@TheDeerhunter42]

Yes they are

[@bisleyblackhawk1288]

@@TheDeerhunter42…they are indeed aluminum (I have three…all perfect scopes 👍)…the only plastic turret caps are on the Nikon rimfire 3-9 on my SIG 522 (it’s also a good scope…I hate Nikon is out of the scope business).

[@ОхотасЯгдтерьером1]

Хороший прицел?

[@ВалераВоробьёв-л1ф]

А почему не made in USA?

[@ethanabrams6250]

Some of there caps are plastic just check with a magnet and they on some but not on all of theirs

[@whiskeykilmer1866]

Aluminum is non-ferrous, a magnet won't do you much good.

[@deplorabledave1048]

@@whiskeykilmer1866 LOL. I cant help myself. I have to post the same thing. Face Palm

[@JamesWilliams-cc1ow]

You realize that aluminum is non-magnetic? Basic grade school science. The caps on my two Freedom series scopes are aluminum and no, a magnet will not stick to them unless you have one of those special aluminum magnets.

[@susanholliman3306]

Is from wish

[@ur_asian_milfoil]

Made in Chyna

[@JamesWilliams-cc1ow]

In 3,000 years the only thing China has invented is gun powder and Covid. The rest China copies or steals.