Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x50mm CDS Riflescope: Your Gateway to Precision and Clarity in the Field

Are you an avid hunter seeking unparalleled clarity and rock-solid reliability in your optics? Do you demand a riflescope that can perform flawlessly from the first light of dawn to the fading moments of dusk, offering precise shot placement when it matters most? The Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x50mm CDS Riflescope, specifically model 180613, is engineered for discerning sportsmen and sportswomen who refuse to compromise on performance. It’s designed to transform challenging shots into confident successes, whether you're stalking deer in dense timber, targeting varmints across open fields, or honing your skills at the range.

This scope is more than just a tool; it's an extension of your commitment to ethical hunting and accurate shooting. It addresses the common pain points faced by shooters: overcoming variable lighting conditions, simplifying long-range ballistics, and ensuring optical integrity in harsh environments. Leupold's heritage of American-made excellence is evident in every detail of the VX-Freedom line, offering a blend of cutting-edge technology and time-tested durability that makes it a standout choice for any rifle.

Unlocking Optical Superiority: The Advanced Optical System

At the core of the Leupold VX-Freedom's exceptional performance lies Leupold's proprietary Advanced Optical System. This sophisticated optical engine is meticulously crafted to deliver a triumvirate of critical benefits:

• Tried and True Light Transmission: Imagine being in the stand just before sunrise or as the day winds down, when game is most active but light is at a premium. The VX-Freedom excels here, gathering and transmitting light with remarkable efficiency. This superior light transmission ensures a brighter, clearer sight picture in low-light conditions, extending your effective hunting window and giving you crucial extra minutes for identification and shot placement that other scopes simply can't provide. You'll discern subtle details and target outlines that might otherwise remain obscured.
• Best-in-Class Glare Reduction: Shooting into a rising sun, across snow-covered plains, or near reflective water sources can create challenging glare that washes out your target and strains your eyes. The Advanced Optical System is specifically designed to mitigate these harsh light conditions, offering best-in-class glare reduction. This means you maintain a crisp, high-contrast image, free from distracting flares, allowing you to focus purely on your aiming point and execute precise shots without impediment.
• Exceptional Resolution and Clarity: From distinguishing antler points in a thicket to identifying a small varmint at a distance, superior resolution and clarity are paramount. The VX-Freedom delivers sharp, vivid images from edge to edge, ensuring that every detail is rendered with stunning fidelity. This clarity is not just about aesthetics; it directly translates to improved target acquisition, more confident identification, and ultimately, greater accuracy in the field.

Mastering Ballistics with the Custom Dial System (CDS)

One of the most innovative and user-friendly features of the Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x50mm scope is its Custom Dial System (CDS). This groundbreaking technology simplifies the complexities of bullet drop compensation, making precise long-range shooting accessible to everyone.

How does Leupold's CDS work?
Traditionally, hunters and shooters had to rely on complex holdovers or manual calculations to compensate for bullet drop over varying distances. The CDS eliminates this guesswork. Upon registering your scope, Leupold provides a custom ballistic dial precisely calibrated to your specific ammunition, rifle, and environmental conditions. This dial replaces the standard elevation turret. When you know your target distance, simply range it, then turn the CDS dial to that exact yardage. Your bullet will hit exactly where you aim, effectively eliminating the need for holdovers and significantly increasing your confidence and accuracy at extended ranges. This system is particularly beneficial for:

• Hunters: Quickly adapting to shots across ravines or open fields where distances vary.
• Target Shooters: Achieving consistent groupings at multiple yardages without complex conversions.
• New Shooters: Simplifying the learning curve for long-range fundamentals.

The CDS empowers you to make precise, ethical shots by dialing directly to your target's range, ensuring your projectile reaches its mark with unerring accuracy.

Versatility and Precision: Magnification, Objective, and Reticle

The 3-9x magnification range, coupled with a generous 50mm objective lens, makes this VX-Freedom model an incredibly versatile choice for a wide array of shooting applications.

• 3-9x Magnification: This classic magnification range is lauded for its adaptability. At 3x, you get a wide field of view (33.10 ft @ 100 yds), ideal for quick target acquisition in dense cover or close-range scenarios. As you dial up to 9x, you gain the magnification needed for more precise shots at medium to extended ranges, perfect for identifying and targeting game accurately. It strikes an excellent balance between wide situational awareness and detailed target resolution.
• 50mm Objective Lens: A larger objective lens, like the 50mm on this model, collects more ambient light. This translates directly into a brighter image, especially critical during the low-light hours of dawn and dusk, or in heavily shaded areas. It significantly enhances the scope's low-light performance, giving you a competitive edge when ethical shot opportunities arise in challenging conditions.
• Duplex Reticle: The Duplex reticle is a timeless classic for a reason. Its clean, simple design features thick outer posts that quickly draw your eye to the thinner crosshairs in the center. This design ensures rapid target acquisition while providing a precise aiming point. It’s uncluttered, highly visible in varying light conditions, and perfect for the vast majority of hunting and general shooting applications where speed and simplicity are paramount. As a Second Focal Plane (SFP) reticle, its size remains constant regardless of the magnification setting, providing a consistent aiming point that many hunters prefer.

Durability and Ergonomics: Built for the Real World

Leupold scopes are renowned for their ruggedness, and the VX-Freedom 180613 is no exception. Every aspect of its design is geared towards enduring the rigors of the outdoors:

• 1-inch Main Tube: Constructed from aircraft-grade aluminum, the 1-inch main tube offers an ideal balance of strength and weight. This common tube diameter ensures compatibility with a vast array of mounting rings, making it easy to find the perfect setup for your rifle. Its robust construction protects the precision internal components from recoil and impacts.
• Aircraft-Grade Aluminum Material: The scope’s body is meticulously crafted from 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum. This material is celebrated for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, making the scope incredibly durable yet surprisingly lightweight at just 14.60 oz. It’s built to withstand the bumps, drops, and vibrations that come with real-world use in demanding environments.
• Matte Black Finish: The sleek matte black finish not only gives the scope a professional, discreet appearance but also reduces glare and reflection, helping you remain undetected in the field.
• Scratch-Resistant Lenses: The external lens surfaces feature an advanced, proprietary scratch-resistant coating. This durable layer protects the delicate optical glass from abrasions, ensuring your sight picture remains clear and unblemished even after years of use in harsh conditions. It repels dirt, water, and oils, making cleaning easier and maintaining peak optical performance.
• Zero Stop: This essential feature provides a reliable mechanical stop at your chosen zero setting. Once set, you can dial elevation adjustments for long shots and then quickly and confidently return to your original zero without needing to look at the turret, even in low light or under pressure. This significantly reduces the chance of getting lost on the dial and ensures consistent zero retention.
• Ergonomic Design and Lockable Eyepiece: The VX-Freedom is designed with user comfort and efficiency in mind. Its ergonomic controls are intuitive and easy to manipulate, even with gloved hands. The lockable eyepiece ensures that once your desired focus is set, it stays put, eliminating frustrating adjustments during critical moments.
• Waterproof and Fogproof: Like all Leupold riflescopes, the VX-Freedom is rigorously tested to be absolutely waterproof and fogproof. Nitrogen gas purging and proprietary sealing techniques ensure that the internal optics remain free from moisture and condensation, guaranteeing crystal-clear vision regardless of rain, snow, or rapid temperature changes.

Why Choose the Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x50mm CDS Riflescope?

When considering an investment in a new riflescope, questions naturally arise:

• Are you looking for a dependable hunting scope that excels in varied conditions? The Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x50mm CDS is engineered precisely for this, offering robust construction and optical clarity for any environment.
• Do you struggle with bullet drop compensation and desire simpler, more precise long-range shots? The Custom Dial System (CDS) is a game-changer, allowing you to dial directly to your target’s range with unmatched simplicity.
• Need exceptional light-gathering capability to extend your shooting opportunities at dawn and dusk? The 50mm objective lens combined with Leupold’s Advanced Optical System delivers superior low-light performance.
• Are you seeking a riflescope backed by a legacy of quality and an industry-leading guarantee? Leupold's commitment to excellence is exemplified by their legendary Lifetime Guarantee, ensuring your investment is protected for generations.

The Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x50mm CDS Riflescope (UPC 030317028466) stands as a testament to Leupold’s unwavering commitment to building best-in-class optics for American hunters and shooters. It’s a versatile, durable, and optically superior choice that provides incredible value, instilling confidence with every shot.

Available from trusted firearm retailers like DEGuns, you can be assured of purchasing a genuine Leupold product backed by reliable customer service. Equip your rifle with the VX-Freedom and experience the clarity, precision, and confidence that only Leupold can deliver, ensuring you're ready for any opportunity the field presents.

Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x50mm CDS Specifications

Attribute	Detail
Brand	Leupold
Model	VX-Freedom
MPN	180613
UPC	030317028466
Magnification	3-9x
Objective Lens	50mm
Tube Diameter	1"
Reticle	Duplex
Focal Plane	Second Focal Plane (SFP)
Material	Aircraft-Grade Aluminum
Finish	Matte Black
Firearm Type	Rifle
Field of View	13.60 - 33.10 ft @ 100 yds
Eye Relief	3.70" - 4.20"
Adjustment Size	.25 MOA
Elevation Adj.	60 MOA
Windage Adj.	60 MOA
Parallax Adj.	150 yds Fixed
Length	12.10"
Weight	14.60 oz
Key Features	CDS, Zero Stop, Scratch Resistant Lenses, Lockable Eyepiece
SKU	131112