Yes, the Leupold VX-Freedom 4-12x50mm Rifle Scope can be utilized with a Ruger American chambered in 22wmr.
You will need to use high height rings in order to allow for clearance of the 50mm objective lens. I would recommend the Talley Modern Sporting Scope Rings if you have a picatinny rail, or the Talley 1-piece Riflescope Mounts if you want a direct mount option. Both can be found linked below:
https://www.opticsplanet.com/talley-scope-mount.html?_iv_gun-model=ruger-american-rifle-short-action&_iv_tube-diameter=1-in&_iv_ring-height=high
https://www.opticsplanet.com/talley-tms30h-msr-picatinny-30mm-high-black-anodized.html?_iv_tube-diameter=1-in&_iv_ring-height=high
The Leupold VX-Freedom 4-12x50mm Rifle Scope has a fixed parallax at 150 yards.
The Leupold VX-Freedom 4-12x50mm Rifle Scope does not feature an illuminated reticle. It uses the Leupold Duplex Reticle pattern.
Yes, the Leupold VX-Freedom 4-12x50mm Rifle Scope is compatible with the CDS system from Leupold.
This Leupold VX-Freedom 4-12x50mm Rifle Scope is a CDS model.
The Leupold VX-Freedom 4-12x50mm Rifle Scope will withstand the recoil of a 45-70. Just ensure you mount it properly to the rifle.
The scope ships with a standard MOA dial, you’ll need to sight in the rifle with that dial then go to Leupold’s website and answer some questions about your rifle, ammo and scope then they will make a custom CDS turret for your set up.
The Leupold VX-Freedom 4-12x50mm Rifle Scope is compatible with the CDS Turrets. Once you install the scope and sight it in you can go to Leupold's website to order your CDS turrets for the scope. You will fill out the information needed for your specific cartridge and Leupold will send you the CDS Turret. How to get the CDS Turret is explained in the video on the left side of the product page.
Yes. Leupold makes top quality products. You don’t have to buy there too if the line to have a great scope that will last a lifetime.