Anybody familiar with the Leupold Freedom RDS BDC w/mount?

[A207X2]

I've been thinking of putting one of these on my Henry lever 45-70. My only problem with it is that it's built-in ballistics is for the .223 and they don't make custom dials for it like the CDS scopes.

Freedom RDS BDC w/ Mount

All red dots are not created equal. The Freedom® RDS® (red dot sight) changes the game when it comes to consistency and durability in a red dot sight. It's everything you need in a red dot and nothing you don't.

www.leupold.com

Anybody use one, and if so what are your thoughts on it?

 

[morgaj1]

What do you mean by "built in ballistics for the .223"?

 

[jerm8352]

I have no knowledge about the scope but I would worry about the kick of a 45-70 on a scope built for a 223.

 

[A207X2]

What do you mean by "built in ballistics for the .223"?

So if you're familiar with the Leupold CDS system, you can send them your caliber, bullet velocity, and bullet weight and they will send you a cap that goes on your scope. This cap is calibrated based on that input, so when you zero your scope at 100 yards, if you have a 400 yard shot, you simply dial in 4.0 on the CDS cap and set your crosshairs on your target. It automatically adjusts for the bullet drop. In the case of this red dot, you can only get it for .223, 55 grain, muzzle velocity of 3100 fps.

 

[A207X2]

I have no knowledge about the scope but I would worry about the kick of a 45-70 on a scope built for a 223.

Very good point! I need to ask that question to Leupold. Thanks.

EDIT: I will have a Terminator T3B muzzle brake on the rifle.

 

[A207X2]

I have no knowledge about the scope but I would worry about the kick of a 45-70 on a scope built for a 223.

I just spoke with Leupold about this, and they said that it would be no problem putting this on the 45-70. Thank you again for thinking about that question.

 

[jerm8352]

I just spoke with Leupold about this, and they said that it would be no problem putting this on the 45-70. Thank you again for thinking about that question.

Wasn’t sure if it would but you made the right call finding out. I had a Nikon one time that got rattled to nothing by a 300 win mag.

 

[Caseknife]

I have one, non BDS, on a 300 BO AR pistol, works good. I have a bit of astigmatism and the red dot isn't the clearest, more of a little square, but more than good enough for 200yd shots.

 

[ConnorGrover]

So if you're familiar with the Leupold CDS system, you can send them your caliber, bullet velocity, and bullet weight and they will send you a cap that goes on your scope. This cap is calibrated based on that input, so when you zero your scope at 100 yards, if you have a 400 yard shot, you simply dial in 4.0 on the CDS cap and set your crosshairs on your target. It automatically adjusts for the bullet drop. In the case of this red dot, you can only get it for .223, 55 grain, muzzle velocity of 3100 fps.

I’ve been wondering this same thing, after owning the Freedom RDS BDC have you been able to adjust it well at all on something other than a rifle chambered in .223? I’ve been considering putting one in my muzzleloader now that I’m required to use a 1X or red dot sight

 

[bobwhitebarry]

I contacted Leupold about the same question. Utah just made a 1x scope change. I wanted to still have a CDS turret. They make the one for 223, but they said they also make one specifically for Sportsman's Warehouse. After I sight in my muzzleloader at 100 yards and I have my velocity at the barrell, I send them the information regarding the bullet and this Leupold Freedon RDS includes one custom turret included in the price: https://www.sportsmans.com/hunting-...eupold-freedom-rds-1x-red-dot-1-moa/p/1902152

They said you can also purchase the 223 version and then just buy a CDS dial if you would like. If I were putting it on an AR-15 that is what I would do. On my muzzleloader I want it mounted lower, so I am going with the Sportsman's exclusive model.