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Research-based review: compiled from manufacturer specs and published expert/owner reviews; not hands-on tested by Lone Star Adventures.

Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x40 Riflescope

Leupold's entry hunting scope in the classic 3-9x40 size, made in the USA with Leupold's lifetime guarantee.

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Price

$199.99 (Duplex reticle, leupold.com) (checked Nov 10, 2026)

Key specs

Magnification3-9x
Objective40 mm
Field of view33.1 ft (low) / 13.6 ft (high) at 100 yd
Eye relief4.2 in (low) / 3.7 in (high)
ParallaxFixed, parallax-free at 150 yd
Length12.49 in

What the maker and reviewers highlight

  • Excellent optical quality and construction for a back-to-basics hunting scope (HuntingMark) [source]
  • Full lifetime guarantee, no proof of ownership needed (HuntingMark) [source]

Things to weigh

  • Fixed 150-yard parallax and no illumination [source]

Who it's for in Texas

A light, simple scope that fits a first deer rifle or a truck gun for typical Texas brush-country and feeder distances.

Brandon's take: coming soon

We have not tested this one ourselves yet. If Brandon gets it in the field, his notes will go here. No rating is given.

Sources

  1. Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x40 Duplex product page
  2. HuntingMark: VX-Freedom 3-9x40 review

All sources opened Nov 10, 2026. Pros and cons above are summaries of what each linked source says, not our own testing.