Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x50mm Riflescope
- Rifle Scope
- 3x
- 9x
- Hunting
- Better rated than 77%
- More reviewed than 80%
A well-regarded, no-frills hunting scope, reviewers who own multiple Leupold scopes consistently call it clear and dependable at this price.
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How it ranks among the 359 rifle scopes we track
4.8★ across 252 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
252 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 359 rifle scopes we track - how the scorecard works · full rifle scopes data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 22, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Leupold VX-Freedom 180613 is a 3-9x50mm riflescope with a duplex reticle and Leupold's Custom Dial System, built for hunters who want a dialed-in ballistic turret rather than holdover guesswork. It's made, machined, and assembled in the USA.
The CDS turret is the feature worth understanding before buying, it lets you install a custom dial matched to specific ballistics, so you range a target, turn to that number, and hold dead on rather than estimating drop. Paired with the ZeroStop system, the turret can't be spun a full revolution past zero by mistake. Reviewers who own several hunting rifles report using this scope across multiple guns.
- 3-9x50mm magnification range
- Custom Dial System turret
- ZeroStop zero-backstop feature
- Waterproof, fogproof, shockproof
Who it's for
Suits hunters who want a dependable, made-in-USA scope with a ballistics-matched turret and don't need illuminated reticles or first-focal-plane features. Less relevant to shooters who need extreme long-range holdover marks built into the reticle itself.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers who own multiple Leupold scopes across several hunting rifles consistently called this one clear, dependable, and good value for the price, with several specifically noting strong performance picking up light at dusk and dawn. No notable complaints appeared in the reviews provided.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Custom ballistic turret dial (CDS)
- Strong low-light performance reported
- Made, machined, and assembled in USA
- Backed by Leupold's warranty
- No illuminated reticle
- Duplex reticle only, no holdover marks
Specifications
| Brand | Leupold |
|---|---|
| Model | 180613 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 14.6 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Duplex CDS (180613) |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Cantilever Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Riflescope |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 3x |
| Magnification Maximum | 9x |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Reticle Type | Duplex CDS (180613) |
| Night vision | No |
| Product Style | Duplex CDS (180613) |
| Field Of View | 33.1 Feet |
| Item Type Name | Riflescope |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in rifle scopes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x50mm RiflescopeThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 252 | 4.4 / 5 |
| UTG 3-12X44 30mm Compact ScopeUTG | 4.5 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Vortex Optics Diamondback Second Focal PlaneBrand | 4.7 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.3 / 5 |
| PINTY Tactical Rifle Scope Combo: Illuminated OpticsPinty | 4.4 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Firefield RapidStrike 1-6x24 SFP Riflescope KitFirefield | 4.5 / 5 | 900 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Leupold 180613
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What does the CDS turret on the Leupold VX-Freedom do?
It lets you install a custom dial matched to your rifle's ballistics, so you range the target, turn the dial to that distance, and hold dead on instead of estimating drop.
Is the Leupold VX-Freedom 180613 made in the USA?
Yes, Leupold states it is designed, machined, and assembled in the USA.
How does the Leupold VX-Freedom perform in low light?
Multiple reviewers reported good light-gathering at dusk and dawn, consistent with its 50mm objective lens.