Unleashing Precision: The Leupold VX-Freedom 6-18x40mm Tri-MOA Side Focus Rifle Scope

When the moment of truth arrives, whether you're stalking game across diverse terrain or aiming for that tight group on the target range, your optics are your most critical link to success. The Leupold VX-Freedom 6-18x40mm Side Focus rifle scope, with its distinctive Tri-MOA Reticle and robust construction, stands as a testament to Leupold’s legacy of American-made excellence. Crafted for the discerning marksman, this scope (MPN: 175081) is designed to transform challenging shots into confident successes, empowering shooters with unparalleled clarity, precise adjustability, and enduring reliability.

Who Is the Leupold VX-Freedom 6-18x40mm Tri-MOA Scope For?

Are you a dedicated hunter seeking an edge in varying light conditions and across vast distances? Do you demand crisp, clear images that allow for precise shot placement on varmints or big game? Or perhaps you're a sport shooter who values repeatable accuracy and quick target acquisition at the range, constantly pushing the boundaries of your long-range capabilities. If these scenarios resonate with you, then the Leupold VX-Freedom 6-18x40mm is engineered precisely for your needs.

This scope is ideal for:

• Big Game Hunters: Providing the magnification range and clarity needed for ethical shots on deer, elk, or antelope from intermediate to extended ranges.
• Varmint and Predator Hunters: Its high magnification (up to 18x) and side focus allow for extreme precision when targeting small, elusive animals at long distances.
• Long-Range Sport Shooters: The precise .25 MOA adjustments, Tri-MOA reticle, and Custom Dial System (CDS) capability make it an excellent tool for developing long-range shooting skills and achieving tight groups.
• Hunters Operating in Challenging Light: The advanced Twilight Max Light Management System ensures you can see clearly at dawn, dusk, and in other low-light scenarios when game is most active.
• Shooters Seeking Dependable Performance: Built to Leupold’s legendary standards, it offers unmatched ruggedness and weather resistance, ensuring it performs in any condition.

Questions this scope helps answer:

• "What's the best rifle scope for hunting in low light?"
• "How can I improve my long-range shooting accuracy?"
• "Which scope offers precise adjustments for various distances?"
• "Is there a durable, reliable scope that can withstand harsh outdoor conditions?"
• "What features should I look for in a versatile hunting and target shooting scope?"

The Leupold Advantage: Key Features Explained for Optimal Performance

Every feature of the Leupold VX-Freedom 6-18x40mm Tri-MOA scope is meticulously designed to provide a superior shooting experience. Let's delve into what makes this optic a standout choice:

1. Unrivaled Optical Clarity: The Twilight Max Light Management System

One of the most critical aspects of any rifle scope is its ability to gather light and transmit a clear image. The VX-Freedom boasts Leupold’s proprietary Twilight Max Light Management System. This advanced optical system goes beyond simple lens coatings. It is engineered to:

• Add up to 10 minutes of extra shooting light: Crucial during the dim hours of dawn and dusk when game is most active.
• Reduce glare by 80%: Eliminating the washed-out image common with lesser scopes when shooting into direct sunlight or harsh reflections. This ensures a crisp, high-contrast sight picture even in challenging lighting conditions.
• Deliver premium lens clarity and resolution: Providing a sharp, vivid image across the entire magnification range, allowing you to clearly identify targets and fine details.

This system is a game-changer for hunters who often find themselves in low-light situations, ensuring ethical shots can be taken with confidence when every minute counts.

2. Precision Aiming: The Tri-MOA Reticle

The Tri-MOA Reticle is a second focal plane (SFP) reticle designed for practical and precise aiming. In a second focal plane reticle, the reticle stays the same size as you change magnification, while the target appears to get larger or smaller. This means the MOA (Minute of Angle) subtensions are accurate at a specific magnification (typically the highest setting, 18x, for this scope). The Tri-MOA design features:

• Clean Center: A clear aim point for quick target acquisition.
• Defined MOA Hash Marks: Providing precise holdover and windage correction points for various distances and environmental factors. These marks allow you to compensate for bullet drop and crosswinds without adjusting your turrets, which is invaluable in fast-paced hunting scenarios.
• Intuitive Design: Easy to learn and apply, making it suitable for both experienced shooters and those new to using MOA-based reticles.

3. Customizable Elevation: The Custom Dial System (CDS)

The Leupold VX-Freedom 6-18x40mm is Custom Dial System (CDS) ready. This revolutionary feature allows you to replace the standard elevation dial with a custom-engraved dial matched precisely to your specific rifle and ammunition ballistics. Once installed, simply range your target, dial the corresponding yardage on your CDS turret, and hold dead on. This eliminates the need for complex holdovers, streamlining your long-range shooting process and significantly increasing first-shot accuracy.

4. Exacting Focus: Side Focus Parallax Adjustment

Unlike scopes with objective or fixed parallax, the VX-Freedom 6-18x40mm features a convenient Side Focus adjustment. This allows you to quickly and easily adjust the parallax from 60 yards to infinity without breaking your shooting position. Proper parallax adjustment ensures that the reticle and the target are on the same focal plane, eliminating apparent reticle shift and ensuring maximum accuracy, especially at higher magnifications and longer distances. This is a crucial feature for precision shooting.

5. Unwavering Durability: Built for the Toughest Conditions

Leupold scopes are legendary for their ruggedness, and the VX-Freedom is no exception.

• Waterproof and Fogproof: Nitrogen purged and sealed to ensure absolute waterproof and fogproof performance, even in extreme temperature fluctuations and wet conditions. This means no internal fogging to obscure your view, ever.
• Scratch-Resistant Lenses: The external lens surfaces are treated with a proprietary scratch-resistant coating, protecting them from abrasions and ensuring long-term optical clarity.
• Robust Construction: Constructed from high-quality aircraft-grade aluminum with a durable matte black finish, the 30mm maintube provides exceptional strength and recoil resistance. The 30mm tube also offers a wider range of internal adjustment for both elevation and windage (55 MOA each).
• Zero Stop Feature: For quick and confident return to zero, the elevation dial includes a Zero Stop. This prevents accidental adjustments below your established zero, allowing you to dial up for long shots and instantly return to your zero without looking.

Technical Specifications for the Leupold VX-Freedom 6-18x40mm (UPC: 030317018993)

Understanding the specifications of your rifle scope is paramount to matching it with your shooting needs. The Leupold VX-Freedom 6-18x40mm (MPN: 175081) is precisely engineered to deliver:

• Magnification Range: A versatile 6x to 18x, providing ample power for both mid-range and extended long-range engagements.
• Objective Lens Diameter: A 40mm objective lens strikes an excellent balance between light gathering capability and compact design.
• Tube Diameter: A robust 30mm maintube, offering superior strength and a wide range of internal adjustments compared to smaller tubes.
• Eye Relief: A generous and forgiving eye relief range of 3.80" - 5.10" ensures comfortable viewing and protects against recoil, even with magnum calibers.
• Field of View: At 100 yards, the field of view ranges from 13.10 feet at 6x magnification down to 6.8 feet at 18x magnification, providing situational awareness at lower powers and precise targeting at higher powers.
• Adjustment Click Value: Precise .25 MOA (Minute of Angle) click adjustments for both windage and elevation, allowing for fine-tuning of your point of impact.
• Total Adjustment Range: Both windage and elevation offer a substantial 55 MOA of adjustment, accommodating a wide variety of cartridges and shooting distances.
• Parallax Adjustment: Side focus, adjustable from 60 yards to infinity.
• Length and Weight: At 14.61 inches long and weighing just 17 ounces, this scope offers an excellent power-to-weight ratio, making it manageable on a variety of rifle platforms without adding excessive bulk.

Why Choose the Leupold VX-Freedom from DEGuns?

Investing in a Leupold VX-Freedom 6-18x40mm scope means choosing a product backed by a legacy of unparalleled quality and American craftsmanship. Leupold stands behind its products with a legendary lifetime guarantee, offering peace of mind that your investment is protected for generations.

When you purchase your Leupold VX-Freedom scope from DEGuns, you're not just getting a premium optic; you're gaining access to expert knowledge and reliable service. DEGuns is committed to providing top-tier shooting sports equipment, ensuring that every product, including the exceptional Leupold VX-Freedom 6-18x40mm with its Tri-MOA reticle and side focus, meets the high standards our customers expect for their precision shooting and hunting endeavors. Enhance your capabilities and achieve new levels of accuracy with the Leupold VX-Freedom, available now at DEGuns.com.

Leupold VX-Freedom 6-18x40mm Tri-MOA Specifications

Feature	Detail
Brand	Leupold
Model	VX-Freedom
Magnification	6-18x
Objective	40mm
Tube Diameter	30mm
Reticle	Tri-MOA
Focal Plane	Second
Focus Type	Side (Parallax)
Parallax Adj.	60 yds - Infinity
Eye Relief	3.80" - 5.10"
Field of View	13.10 - 6.8 ft @ 100 yds
Adjustment Size	.25 MOA
Windage Adj.	55 MOA
Elevation Adj.	55 MOA
Length	14.61"
Weight	17 oz
Material	Aluminum
Finish	Matte Black
Firearm Type	Rifle
UPC	030317018993
MPN	175081
SKU	110758