Leupold VX Freedom 3x9

[peterk123]

Hi all. I put an offer locally on a used Wetherby Vanguard Series II in 223. This is going to be a coyote gun, to be used in the woods in Massachusetts. I doubt I will ever have a shot longer than 75 yards. I would love to, but just not going to happen. I am looking for a decent, yet affordable scope. I have a Leupold VX 3i 3x9 on my tikka 308. I am very please with the glass. So I figured a VX Freedom 3x9, may be a nice compromise for this gun. I should add that this gun will make its way out permanently to Montana in less than a year, probably for the same purpose.

I am looking for some experience and feedback, as well as any recommendations for other options if you guys think I am wrong about my choice.

Thank you

Pete

 

[Don Qui Puncher]

I had one on a muzzleloader that had to be sent back it wouldn’t hold zero. A 223 will be way less than a muzzleloader as far as recoil though. In that price range you might want to look at swfa fixed power 6x if you can find one.

 

[CodyB]

Earlier in the spring Midway had a sale on these and I picked one up for a Ruger Ranch in 223 that I use a truck gun. Nothing fancy and gets bounced around the truck a lot and the scope and rifle are still hitting where I aim. Didn’t want to spend a lot of this rifle/scope and seems to be working well and reducing the abuse my nicer 204 was enduring.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

If you don't think you'll be taking long shots look at the Leupold VX-Freedom Scout 1.5-4x28 - Finger Click Dial System - Duplex and get a wider FOV