Leupold VX Freedom 2-7x33 for SOCOM 16

[Krp7894]

Hi all,

Trying to decide on an affordable ($200 max) scope for my SOCOM 16 CQB. I know leupold has the scout scope line but what about the Leupold 2-7x33 VX Freedom? Would that work mounted on the front rail of the rifle?

If not, what are some quality recommendations in this price range for the SOCOM 16? Thanks.

[3 AE]

According to the Leupold specs on the scope you mentioned, it has an eye relief of 3.7"-4.1". It would be too short if mounted on the forward rail. A quick search at Vortex's website came up with the Crossfire II 2-7 x 32 Scout Scope. MSRP at exactly your budget.

https://vortexoptics.com/vortex-cros...out-scope.html

Burris has one that you can find in the $300-$400 range.

https://www.sportoptics.com/burris-s...61-return.aspx

[Todd.K]

This is the Scout model VX Freedom

https://www.leupold.com/scopes/rifle...scout-1-5-4x28

But... scout scopes suck. The idea is based on working around stripper clips, not how terrible the scope works with the sun low behind you.

I would highly recommend you mount something like a 1-4 or 1-6 over the reciever.

[Krp7894]

This is the Scout model VX Freedom

https://www.leupold.com/scopes/rifle...scout-1-5-4x28

But... scout scopes suck. The idea is based on working around stripper clips, not how terrible the scope works with the sun low behind you.

I would highly recommend you mount something like a 1-4 or 1-6 over the reciever.

If I did that is the VX freedom ideal?

[AndyLate]

If I did that is the VX freedom ideal?

The VX freedom is a good hunting scope for the price and will certainly work very well mounted on the receiver. I don't know if it is accurate to say it is ideal. I really depends what you plan to do with the gun.

If you plan to use the gun for home defense, I would suggest a good red dot or an illuminated low power variable optic (scope) with a low end of 1x as better suited to the role. For example, here is a blemished 1-4 MTAC for $214 - https://www.natchezss.com/blemished-...-cq-matte.html


Andy

[Krp7894]

The VX freedom is a good hunting scope for the price and will certainly work very well mounted on the receiver. I don't know if it is accurate to say it is ideal. I really depends what you plan to do with the gun.

If you plan to use the gun for home defense, I would suggest a good red dot or an illuminated low power variable optic (scope) with a low end of 1x as better suited to the role. For example, here is a blemished 1-4 MTAC for $214 - https://www.natchezss.com/blemished-...-cq-matte.html


Andy

I didn’t want a red dot simply because I have two ARs with red dots ready to go as home defense. I don’t have any scopes for long distance shooting, however. That’s why I’d like to get a scope. I’ve seen the Leupold as a popular scope on ARs so I wonder how it holds up on a .308. I also could switch out my Aimpoint PRO and mount it to my Socom and put the leupold on one of my ARs if need be.

[AndyLate]

I ran a Leupold VX-2 2-7 on an 5.56 AR for quite a while and liked it just fine until I moved scopes around and ended up with a 2.5-10 on the AR. For my eyesight, more magnification is better.

[Todd.K]

If I did that is the VX freedom ideal?

If you want to mount a magnified scope forward of the receiver only a couple of "scout" specific scopes will work well.

My experience is from when the only scout scope was the fixed power 2.5 Leupold.
https://www.leupold.com/scopes/rifle...t-ier-2-5x28mm

If you have any plan to use it for defense, the VXR scout with illuminated dot can be found on sale. Not in your $200 buget sale, but it's a step up on glass plus great (except for the push button control) illumination.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1015973875

[Krp7894]

I’ve found this while trying to search the internet. Can anyone confirm if it’s a MK 2 or 6 or whatever Leupold Scope mount? I always thought those mounts were for ARs only?

If this works I would prefer to set up the scope this way as opposed to running a scout style.

https://www.gunsamerica.com/98704943...ELD-ARMORY.htm

[Todd.K]

That looks like a MK8 mount, it is an AR mount in 34mm.

Several different manufacturers make "extra" cantilever mounts in 1" and 30mm that should work the same.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2626129186

It's going to be pretty high, plan on getting a chin weld at best. The M14 is not great with any scope mounted above the receiver.

I'd think pretty hard about living with a red dot or scout scope on that rifle. Consider selling it for something more suitable for your needs rather than sinking a bunch of money into you maybe being happy with it.