Leupold Freedom scopes

[Dr Ray]

I use quite a number of Leupold scopes including a rimfire one.
I was wondering how they compare to the usual Leupold range.
I understand that they are much cheaper but I would be interested to hear from those who use the Freedom scopes.

 

[7x57Joe]

I haven't used one but, I did examine one at the range a fellow had just bought. Optically, it was really clear and bright although I didn't care for the adjustment housing, thinking it was too square and blockish.

 

[Mark Biggerstaff]

I have had three already with issues of clarity and holding zero. Local shop kept swapping them out till I went to higher grade.

 

[Newboomer]

I have a couple on my rifles and have no problems. Brighter and clearer than my Vortex in the same magnification range. The only problem is the illumination button on the side. It sometimes gets against something and turns on. I've had it run the battery down during a flight to Africa. I now carry a spare.