I happened to come across a Redfield Revolution in 2-7x33, when I ran the specs it almost identical to the current Leupy VX Freedom. For those that have had or have both currently, would you say Leupold just basically re-branded the old Revolutions under the Freedom line?
Leupold Freedom & Redfield Revolution
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That's about what I'm remembering too.
Now that’s funny. I usually find the dies or brass then the rifle
Good choice.
I second you on that.
Rifleman, Freedom are still nice scopes but the premium price is not warranted.
Instead of a Freedom I'd hunt around for a older Bushnell 4200.
Rock solid scopes for $300 used.
BUT as a caveat, since the warranty center moved to the USA, its a real PITA to get replacements
If that were the case Grain they'd be a better scope and they just arent. Freedom feels a lot cheaper to me + they're fugly with the big ribbed zoom ring. I'm in the process of replacing the 4 Leupold Freedom rimfires I have on some of my CZs and Tikkas and replacing them with much better for half or less the price...Bushnell 3200s and 4200s.
Leupolds smoking the drapes if they think a Freedom is worth $500 - $900 but guys will buy them just because they're Leupolds.
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I don't know if my eyes are messed up but the VX Freedom scopes do not do it for me at all. Slightly fuzzy at the edges although clear otherwise. All of them. Bushnell Elite 4200s and an older Leupold Ultimate Slam all day long. Even the Burris Fullfield 2 3-9x40 work better for me. YMMV.
The current Leupold VX-Freedom 2-7x33m scopes are discontinued items.
I've HAD - OWNED - USED the VX Freedoms and the Revolutions and LIKED None of them ! Never found them to be CLEAR or to ADJUST all that Well ! But i am knida Fussy So its JMHO 
The used Supply of the utilitarian 2-7x32 and 3-9x40 are drying up.
Id be confident to use any gun topped off with a 3200 or 4200
I bought some when they were reasonable, paid $270 for a couple 2-7x Rimfires, and $400 for a 4-12. I also paid $675 for a 4-12 w/ adjustable parallax. Ended up selling them all for a profit as they've almost doubled in price. I like Leupold, but they've jacked the prices into not buying neighborhoods.
Some of the Bushnails have short eye relief. Like 3" at best on low magnification on the 3500, 2-7x32.
Keep that in mind.
As for the VX-Freedom or the likes, Redfield - It's Freedom from hitting accurately, plus brand tax and all the other gripes.. !
Keep that in mind.
As for the VX-Freedom or the likes, Redfield - It's Freedom from hitting accurately, plus brand tax and all the other gripes.. !
