Drover,
I checked the turrets out with a loop, under a bright light before I put the "O" rings on. There was nothing there, naked. When the cap stopped, it was metal to metal. I am sure (almost sure) that the turret screws themselves, have "O" rings on them, but it is much better to have that second layer of water resistance on a rifle scope.
I ordered 2 of these from different sources. 2=7 scopes seem to be going away, so I figured I better grab a couple. After hearing that the turret dials were made from plastic, it made me skeptical of these scopes. I found a brand new Nikon Monarch 2-8x32 on Ebay and bought it I cancelled the order for the other Leupold Freedom. The Nikon is a much better scope with better glass, same eye relief, no plastic, very distinct adjustment clicks, more visible reticle.
I will give the Leupold a chance and will likely keep and use it. I was just disappointed about the "O" ring thing and the plastic dials. RJ
