Thanks for your input guys. I am sure Leupold would send "O" rings, if these scopes are supposed to come with them. If this is a cost cutting measure, I think it is a pretty stupid one.

I just got out my scope and in one of my "O" ring assortments, I found "O" rings that perfectly fit the groove. Now when I screw down the caps, the last turn or so, I can feel the cap sealing on the "O" ring.

I am now curious to hear if other VX Freedom owners have "O" rings on their scopes. Thanks, RJ