I was recently looking for a low power scope for my lever gun. In the past I have always had good luck with Leupolds. I have an old Vari-Xll on my model 70 that has been worked pretty hard but still works.
I saw the new Freedom line and bought a 1.5-4X variable. I will skip to the end. It refuses to hold zero. The knobs are mushy also. I burnt up a lot of ammo in frustration.
I dug out an old Weaver K2.5 and the rifle is back to shooting 1.5-2 MOA all day long. I should have just put the Weaver on from the start but I wanted a 4 power. Even if Leupold repairs it I won't have any confidence in it.
I can't recommend the Freedom line from Leupold.
Steve in N CA