The Leupold VX-Freedom 4-12x40 Hunt-Plex riflescope (185336) is a matte black, 1 inch tube optic that delivers a versatile 4-12x magnification range and a Hunt-Plex reticle tailored for mid to long range hunting. Built around Leupold’s Advanced Optical System, this 4-12x40 VX-Freedom Hunt-Plex scope offers clear glass, reliable tracking, and a lightweight design that works well on a wide variety of hunting rifles.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: 185336
- Magnification range: 4-12x variable power
- Objective lens diameter: 40mm
- Main tube: 1 inch 6061-T6 aluminum maintube with matte black finish
- Reticle: Hunt-Plex reticle, second focal plane
- Eye relief: Approximately 4.9 inches at low power and 3.7 inches at high power
- Field of view at 100 yards: About 21.5 feet at 4x and 10 feet at 12x
- Parallax: Fixed, parallax-free at 150 yards
- Adjustment graduation: 1/4 MOA finger click windage and elevation
- Elevation adjustment range: 80 MOA total, 15 MOA per revolution
- Windage adjustment range: 80 MOA total, 15 MOA per revolution
- Overall length: Approximately 12.49 inches
- Weight: About 13.1 ounces
- Construction: Waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof with scratch-resistant lenses and an optical system tuned for light transmission and glare reduction
Hunt-Plex Reticle Details
- Bold, tapered outer posts guide your eye toward the center for fast sight acquisition in brush and timber.
- Fine central crosshair in an open center area supports precise aiming on smaller targets or longer-distance shots.
- The upper vertical stadia tapers down without a heavy top post, keeping the top of the sight picture open while still providing a clear vertical reference.
Practical Benefits
- The Leupold VX-Freedom 4-12x40 Hunt-Plex (185336) fits big game and varmint rifles where you may shoot from moderate woods distances out to extended field ranges.
- The 4-12x zoom range lets you stay low for a wide field of view while tracking game, then dial up the magnification for careful shot placement at longer ranges.
- The Hunt-Plex reticle helps you pick up the aiming point quickly in low light yet still gives a fine center for accurate hits on small targets.
- Lightweight construction and generous eye relief keep your rifle comfortable to carry and forgiving to shoot from field positions over long days outside.
- For hunters wanting a straightforward, durable scope with useful magnification and a clean hunting reticle, the Leupold VX-Freedom 4-12x40 Hunt-Plex (185336) is a solid fit.
| MANUFACTURER | LEUPOLD |
| TUBE DIAMETER | 1" |