Muzzleloader, slug, scout and crossbow scopes
Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x40 350 Legend: Full Specifications
Quick answer
The Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x40 350 Legend Duplex Riflescope lists at $299.00. Published figures: magnification 3-9x, objective lens 40 mm, tube diameter 25.4 mm. It suits a straight wall cartridge rifle in a regulated season.
Set up for a straight wall cartridge, which matters in states where the season is restricted to them. The trajectory is much steeper than a bottleneck cartridge and the scope is built around that.
Every figure below is the manufacturer's own published specification, taken from the product listing and the data sheet. Where a figure is not published it is left out rather than estimated, which is why some sheets are shorter than others. Price is the listed price when this page was last compiled and it changes often.
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Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x40 350 Legend specifications
The Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x40 350 Legend publishes magnification 3-9x, objective lens 40 mm, tube diameter 25.4 mm, at a listed price of $299.00.
Sourced figure
| Specification | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Magnification | 3-9x |
| Objective lens | 40 mm |
| Tube diameter | 25.4 mm |
| Focal plane | Second |
| Reticle | Duplex |
Specifications above are the manufacturer published figures, taken from the product listing. Figures the maker does not publish, such as total elevation travel or exact eye relief, are omitted here rather than estimated.
What the manufacturer says about it
The manufacturer own listing bullets, quoted rather than paraphrased so you can judge the claims yourself. These are marketing copy, not independent measurement.
Leupold lists 5 headline points for the VX-Freedom 3-9x40 350 Legend, quoted here verbatim.
| Manufacturer listing point |
|---|
| Model #177910 - VX-Freedom 3-9x40 350 Legend with a Duplex reticle and a Matte finish |
| DUPLEX Reticle - Defined by heavy posts, stands out against cover in low light, and quick target acquisition with thin lines at the center |
| Scratch Resistant Lenses - Extreme military-standard scratch resistance for added protection |
| Advanced Optical System - Offers tried and true light transmission for extended glassing sessions, and glare reduction in harsh light |
| Design, Machined and Assembled in the USA - 100 percent Waterproof, fogproof, shockproof, and backed by Leupold's legendary customer care |
What this optic suits
Best for: a straight wall cartridge rifle in a regulated season.
Category: muzzleloader, slug, scout and crossbow scopes. The honest test for any optic is whether its numbers match your rifle and the distances you actually shoot rather than whether it is a good product in the abstract. Work out what ring height you need, what exit pupil the magnification gives you and how much elevation the distance demands, using the calculators on this site, then check this model against those answers.
The closest alternatives at a similar price
Same category, nearest price. An alternative with no stated reason is filler, so each of these is here because it trades something specific against the model above.
Leupold VX-Freedom Muzzleloader 3-9x40 UltimateSlam Riflescope
$299.99 Full specificationsThe UltimateSlam reticle is drawn for muzzleloader and heavy slug trajectories, which fall far faster than a modern rifle cartridge. A standard BDC on a muzzleloader is wrong at every mark.
Best for: a muzzleloader where holdover marks need to mean something
Check price on Amazon
Burris Scout 2.75x20 Riflescope with Heavy Plex Reticle
$299.99 Full specificationsA fixed low power scout scope, compact and light enough that it does not change how the rifle handles, which is the whole point of a scout setup.
Best for: a light scout rifle where handling matters more than magnification
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Crimson Trace Brushline Pro 3-9x40 Shotgun Scope, BDC Slugger Reticle
$214.98 Full specificationsA BDC drawn specifically for slug ballistics, and built to take the abrupt recoil impulse of a slug gun, which is short, sharp and harder on a scope than most rifle recoil.
Best for: a dedicated slug gun in a shotgun-only season
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Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x32 Crossbow Scope Kit
$199.00A crossbow reticle is calibrated to a bolt speed rather than a cartridge, and the marks are spaced for the very steep drop of a bolt past thirty yards.
Best for: a crossbow where the speed matches the reticle calibration
Check price on AmazonSide by side
| Model | Price | Magnification | Objective lens | Focal plane | Reticle | Tube diameter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x40 350 Legend Duplex Riflescope | $299.00 | 3-9x | 40 mm | Second | Duplex | 25.4 mm |
| Leupold VX-Freedom Muzzleloader 3-9x40 UltimateSlam Riflescope | $299.99 | 3-9x | 40 mm | Second | UltimateSlam | 25.4 mm |
| Burris Scout 2.75x20 Riflescope with Heavy Plex Reticle | $299.99 | 2.75x | 20 mm | Second | Heavy Plex | - |
| Crimson Trace Brushline Pro 3-9x40 Shotgun Scope, BDC Slugger Reticle | $214.98 | 3-9x | 40 mm | Second | BDC Slugger | - |
A dash means the manufacturer does not publish that figure. We leave it blank rather than estimating it.
How we chose
We did not test these optics in person and we never claim to. Picks are researched from manufacturer specification sheets, published optical and ballistic formulas, and the recurring themes in verified owner reviews. Every pick is matched to a real objective diameter, a real tube size, a real ring height or a real exit pupil rather than to a price bracket, and it is placed in the tier where its capability actually belongs. Where a figure is shooter convention rather than a sourced number we label it, and where a manufacturer does not publish a figure we leave it out instead of estimating it.
Sources
- Leupold published specifications for the VX-Freedom 3-9x40 350 Legend
- Amazon product listing features and current pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x40 350 Legend cost?
It was listed at $299.00 when this page was last compiled. Optics pricing moves frequently and promotional pricing is common, so treat that as a planning figure and confirm the current price before committing to a purchase or budgeting a whole setup around it.
Is the Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x40 350 Legend right for my rifle?
A straight wall cartridge rifle in a regulated season. Beyond that, the honest test is whether it physically fits and whether its numbers match the distances you shoot. Check the ring height its objective needs and the exit pupil its magnification gives before deciding.
Where do these specifications come from?
The manufacturer published figures, taken from the product listing and data sheet. We do not test products in person and we never claim to, so nothing here is a measured result. Where a specification is not published by the manufacturer it is omitted rather than estimated, which is why some sheets are shorter than others.
Will this fit my rifle and my rings?
Check three things in this order. The tube diameter has to match the rings exactly, because a 30 mm ring will not hold a 34 mm tube. The objective bell has to clear the barrel at the ring height you own. And the rail or base pattern on the receiver has to match the mount. Those three account for most returns in this category.
Is it worth buying this rather than the cheaper alternative?
Only if the thing it does better is something you actually need. The alternatives listed above each trade something specific, and on a first setup the money almost always does more good spent on a solid mount, a torque driver and a level than on upgrading the glass by one model.
Researched, not professional advice. This page is compiled from published manufacturer specifications, published optical and ballistic formulas, and owner-review consensus, not hands-on testing. Figures described as a rule of thumb are shooter convention rather than sourced numbers, and they are labelled that way wherever they appear. Ballistic figures come from a point mass model using the ballistic coefficient the maker publishes, so treat them as a starting point and confirm them on paper at a measured distance. Confirm your firearm is unloaded with the action open before you mount, level, torque or bore sight anything. Verify a zero only on a supervised range or a safe, legal backstop, know what lies beyond your target, and follow the law where you hunt and shoot, including rules on land access and permitted cartridges.