Freedom RDS Muzzleloader
Several states across the Midwest and West* now allow 1x optics for muzzleloader seasons. The Freedom®RDS® Muzzleloader CDS® provides the precision and accuracy you need to maximize the capabilities of today’s modern muzzleloaders. Featuring a precise 1 MOA red dot reticle, riflescope-like ¼ MOA click adjustments and Leupold’s legendary Custom Dial System (CDS) the Freedom RDS Muzzleloader CDS gets you dead on target every time. This unique combination of ¼ MOA adjustments with a 1 MOA dot greatly improves long-range accuracy, making the Freedom RDS the most precise red dot on the market. Totally dominate your muzzleloader season with more accuracy, more confidence, and greater impact where it matters most.
And like all Leupold riflescopes, it's designed, machined, and assembled in the USA and guaranteed for life.
* Hunting regulations are always subject to change. It is essential to consult state-specific hunting guidelines before your hunt.
All red dots are not created equal. This true 1x optic delivers a wide, ultra-crisp field of view for fast target acquisition in any environment. The Freedom RDS Muzzleloader CDS is also eligible for one free Custom Dial System (CDS) elevation dial, tailored to your specific load, muzzle velocity, hunting elevation and temperature. With the CDS, simply range your target, dial the distance and take the shot. No calculations, no guesswork. And like every Leupold optic, it’s designed, machined, and assembled in the USA and backed by our Full Lifetime Guarantee. If it ever fails then we’ll repair or replace it, no questions asked, no matter who owns it. The Freedom RDS isn’t just a red dot. It’s a rugged, purpose-built aiming solution for muzzleloaders, engineered to outperform in all conditions. For more information about the Custom Dial System call 1-800-LEUPOLD or visit CDS ballistic Dials
Battery life at brightness 4 of 8: 1000 hours minimum
RDS - no mount with battery = 7.2 ounces

Features
Specifications
| Battery Type | CR2032 |
|---|---|
| BDC Dial Included | No |
| Custom BDC Dial Compatible | Yes |
| Daylight Bright Illumination | Yes |
| Elevation Adjustment Type | CDS |
| Electronic Reticle Level | No |
| Locking Dial | No |
| Magnification Type | Fixed |
| Nightvision Compatible Illumination | No |
| Reticle Focal Plane | Second Focal Plane |
| Revolution Indicator | No |
| Reticle | 1 MOA Dot |
| Rezero Type | Set Screw |
| Adjustable Objective | No |
| Precision Side Focus | No |
| Switch Type | Push Button |
| Windage Adjustment Type | Finger Click |
| Weight (oz) | 6.9 |
| Elevation Adjustment Value per Click | 1/4MOA |
| Elevation Adjustment Range (MOA) | 80 |
| Elevation Adjustment Range (MIL) | 23 |
| Elevation Adjustment Range (cm @ 100m) | 233 |
| Elevation Adjustment Per Revolution | 15 MOA |
| Elevation Dial Travel Limit | 14MOA |
| Windage Adjustment Value per Click | 1/4MOA |
| Windage Adjustment Range (MOA) | 80 |
| Windage Adjustment Range (MIL) | 23 |
| Windage Adjustment Range (cm @ 100m) | 233 |
| Windage Adjustment Per Revolution | 15 MOA |
| Magnification Min | 1 |
| Objective Lens Diameter (mm) | 34 |
| Eye Relief Low Mag (in) | Unlimited |
| Battery Life (hr), Low Intensity | 1600 |
| Battery Life (hr), Medium Intensity | 1000 |
| Battery Life (hr), High Intensity | 300 |
| Number of Illum Settings | 8 |
Dimensions
| Motion Sensor Technology (MST) | Yes |
|---|---|
| A Total Length (in) - A | 5.43 |
| B Total Mounting Space (in) - B | 3.27 |
| C Front Mounting Space (in) - C | 1.22 |
| D Rear Mounting Space (in) - D | .84 |
| E Eyepiece Length (in) - E | .59 |
| F Objective Length (in) - F | 1.58 |
| G Objective Diameter (in) - G | 1.64 |
| H Eyepiece Diameter (in) - H | 1.54 |
| K Maintube Diameter (mm/in) - K | 34 mm |
Detailed reticle info
MOA 1 Red Dot
- Dot provides definitive aiming point
- 1 MOA dot is ideal for precise shot placement
- Does not obscure target
- Provides wide field of view
- Rapid target engagement
- Red illumination
- 1 MOA is approximately 1 inch at 100 yards
- Rear (second) focal plane






