Leupold VX-Freedom vs. American Marksman

[CoalTrain49]

So is it correct to say that the VX-Freedom is the new name for the VX2, and the American Marksman is the new VX1 line? Just from the pricing, this seems reasonable.

I think that's correct. I have a 1-4 VX-2 that's very clear and a really nice optic. I tried to find another one but they are discontinued. Closest I could find is a Freedom. I've looked at them and I don't think they are the same quality. VX-3 would be my entry level now.

 

[Slamfire]

Last year Cabelas had the American Marksman for $150.00, which was a deal. I bought several. Mine are clear, the reticle is useful, I am getting to like these reticles with dots and dashes



. For $150.00, what's not to like?

 

[2ndtimer]

Cabela's has their American Marksman on sale again this year for $159.99. I bought one again to go with the one I grabbed last year. I don't think they can be beat at that price. (And I do own a few other Leupolds, VX-2, VX-3, and Mark IV LRT).

 

[Slamfire]

Cabela's has their American Marksman on sale again this year for $159.99. I bought one again to go with the one I grabbed last year. I don't think they can be beat at that price. (And I do own a few other Leupolds, VX-2, VX-3, and Mark IV LRT).

Get them while you can! One hundred sixty bucks for a Leupold, that's a deal. I will be checking for some 4 - 12X deals. Last year I bought a Vortex 4-12 at Cabelas, it was on sale. Good scope. I installed it on my newly rebarreled M70.

Old barrel and old scope



thought it was about time to retire the Balscope and its mounts.



New barrel: