Leopold 3x9 efr Freedom reticle question

Roachcreek · Jun 2, 2019

I am looking for a lightweight scope for my Skyhawk. The Leopold Freedom weighs 9 oz and I find that attractive. I have a Hawk 4x16 FFP Sidewinder now on it that is heavy and does not make sense on a 6 lb pup that the light weight is why I bought it.

My question is that on eBay I see two reticle listed for the Freedom efr: a fine duplex and a airgun reticle.

Are these two reticles the same and the ebay vendors just calling the reticles different names?

My deteriorating vision needs a heavier reticle that I can see, if these two reticle are different, which is thicker?

Any other light weight quality choices out there with the only complaints being about thick reticles?

Roachcreek

Tweeter · Jun 2, 2019

I think they are the same. As far as I know you can only get the 3-9x33 EFR with a duplex reticle unless you buy it and send it to Leupold's custom shop. I would just ask the seller to send you a picture of the reticle. It is an awesome little scope, the only thing I didn't like about it was the reticle since I am so used to the mil-dot type.

Tweeter · Jun 2, 2019

Clearidge scopes are suppose to be a nice and most of them are very light. Also check out the Burris Timberline 4.5-14x32, it's another compact lightweight scope. I had both the Burris and Leupold EFR and if I recall the Burris reticle was slightly thicker. Never tried a Clearidge myself...

https://www.clearidgeoptics.com/ultra-rm-s/1814.htm

https://www.burrisoptics.com/scopes/timberline-riflescopes-series/timberline-riflescope-4.5-14x32mm

RogerV53 · Jun 2, 2019

Whether it's for training or just for fun there's something about shooting rimfire or air rifle that puts a smile on your face, and our VX-Freedom 3-9x33mm EFR is purpuse built to get the most out of either one. With an external focus ring that allows you to focus down incredibly close and a compact size this scope is the ideal small-caliber optic.

They may be talking about airgun rated, never saw anything about reticle. At any rate I have one mounted on my FWB 300S the Fine Duplex Reticle is not supper fine I couldn't be happier with the scope. I'm 65 eyes not so good and I'm very picky when it comes to scopes, Leupold nailed it with this one great glass. I've had many hawk scopes sold them all they don't come close to Leupold IMHO.

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Roachcreek · Jun 5, 2019

I am thinking at this point to buy a Freedom EFR 3x9 direct from Leopoldo and have them change out the reticle to either the German post reticle or a heavy duplex.

Roachcreek

fusion · Jun 6, 2019

I have several Sightron SIH412X40FTMOA scopes. 4-12x, a great reticle, and weighs 17 oz. Focus goes down to 8 yards. The glass is very clear. The cost about $200.

NickT · Jun 6, 2019

I bought a Leopold VX Freedom 3-9x33 EFR off eBay; the listing cited the reticle as Duplex but it definitely arrived with Fine Duplex. And the reticle is very fine. Glass is great so the reticle is easier to see than I would have guessed, but I still would have preferred a “standard” Duplex over the Fine Duplex.

RogerV53 · Jun 6, 2019

Curiosity got me so I went to eBay for a look, all the scope listed have the same model number 175075 same as the one I have. I have a few fine reticle scopes and I don't consider the efr fine or heavy.

Roachcreek · Jun 8, 2019

I bought a Burris 4.5x14 yesterday off of eBay, hopefully it focus down to 10 yards. It has a mildot reticle, retails for 310.00, I got it for 159.00 as it is a blemish from body finish flaws, not on the glass.

If I have problems with it, not focusing to 1yards, reticle too fine, I will return it.

planning on selling my Hawke FFP 4x16 Sidewinder as I really have a tough time seeing that reticle.

Roachcreek

Roachcreek · Jun 10, 2019

I called the Leupold Custom Shop this morning to inquire about the feasibility and cost of putting the German #4 or the heavy duplex in a Leupold Freedom 3x9 EFR.

I was informed that if I purchased the scope through Leupold they could retro fit either of those two retinal cheaper in the Freedom 3x9 EFR.

I then inquired what they charged for the scope and the service, it was $299.00 for the scope and $100.00 for the reticle. I have been tracking those scopes on EBay and else where and that is exactly the lowest price I have found for the Freedom EFR.

I was also informed it was a two month or less turn around time.

That would put it on my birthday, funny how that turned out.

Roachcreek

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