The Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x50mm riflescope (part no. 177228) puts a big 50mm objective behind a straightforward 3-9x zoom, built for hunters who want the extra light gathering without extra complexity. Leupold lights the FireDot Twilight Hunter reticle for a clean, illuminated aiming point at dawn and dusk, while the 30mm main tube adds elevation travel over the standard 1-inch VX-Freedom line. The matte finish stays discreet in the field. Among illuminated gun scopes for whitetail and low-light hunting, this VX-Freedom configuration is built to extend legal shooting light.

Key Specifications

• The magnification range is 3-9x, covering close cover through mid-range field shots.
• The tube diameter is 30mm, increasing internal adjustment travel over standard 1-inch tubes.
• The reticle is the FireDot Twilight Hunter, giving a clear, illuminated aiming point in low light.
• Illumination is included, permitting the FireDot to be used across varied light conditions.
• The focal plane is second, keeping reticle subtensions constant across the zoom range.
• Adjustment clicks measure 1/4 MOA, allowing fine, repeatable zeroing.
• Illumination runs on a CR-2032 battery, a common cell that’s easy to replace in the field.
• Eye relief measures 4.20 inches, supporting a safe, comfortable sight picture.
• Overall length is 12.39 inches, balancing well on compact and full-size rifles alike.
• The finish is matte black, reducing glare and reflections in daylight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the FireDot illumination add over a standard Duplex? An illuminated center dot that stays visible in dim timber and at first and last light, while the reticle stays clean and simple at daylight settings.

Why choose the 30mm tube over 1-inch? The larger tube adds elevation and windage travel, useful for shooters who want more adjustment range than a 1-inch VX-Freedom offers.

What battery powers the reticle? A CR-2032 coin cell, a common size worth keeping a spare of in your pack.

Buy the Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x50mm

Whitetail season doesn’t wait for good light, and this VX-Freedom’s big objective and illuminated dot are built for exactly the minutes before and after it. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast, insured to your door.