What scope rings do I need to mount the Hawke Vantage IR 3-9x50 to my rifle?

This riflescope features a 1-inch (25.4 mm) mono-tube chassis, so you will need standard 1-inch scope mounting rings. Due to the large 50 mm objective lens bell, medium-to-high height rings are typically required to ensure proper barrel clearance on most rimfire or centerfire setups.

How does the fixed parallax perform for close-range pest control under 50 metres?

The parallax on the Model 14230 is factory-fixed at 91 metres (100 yards). While it excels for general medium-range hunting out to 300 metres, shooters frequently targeting pests at very close ranges under 25 to 50 metres may experience parallax error, in which case the related Hawke Vantage IR 3-9x50 AO model with an adjustable objective would be better suited.

Is the illuminated Mil Dot reticle suitable for low-light outback hunting conditions?

Yes, the large 50 mm light-gathering objective lens combined with 11-layer fully multi-coated H2 optics provides excellent performance during dawn and dusk. Furthermore, the glass-etched Mil Dot reticle features a dual red and green rheostat illumination system with 5 brightness levels each, powered by an included CR2032 coin cell battery for clear target acquisition in dim bush environments.

Will this scope handle heavy centerfire recoil without losing zero?

The Hawke Vantage IR 3-9x50 is rated by the manufacturer as 'All Calibre Rated', meaning it is built to withstand the heavy recoil of centerfire rifles as well as rimfire and airgun applications. It is nitrogen-purged and O-ring sealed to ensure 100% waterproof, fog-proof, and shockproof reliability in harsh Australian outback conditions.

Vantage Rifle Scope - Hawke 14230

The Hawke Vantage IR 3-9x50 Mil Dot (Model 14230) is a variable-power hunting riflescope built on a 1-inch mono-tube chassis. Designed for versatile target acquisition across rimfire, centrebore, and airgun platforms, it features an H2 optical system with 11-layer fully multi-coated lenses and a 50 mm objective lens for increased light transmission in low-light environments. Aiming is supported by a glass-etched Second Focal Plane (SFP) classic Mil Dot reticle with dual red and green illumination across five brightness levels, powered by an included CR2032 coin cell battery.

Key Features

Illuminated Mil-Dot Reticle: Glass-etched reticle offering 5 red and 5 green rheostat brightness settings, as well as an unilluminated black reticle mode.
Durable Mono-Tube Chassis: Built from nitrogen-purged aluminium to ensure waterproof, fog-proof, and shockproof performance rated for all calibres.
Capped Low-Profile Turrets: Provides 1/4 MOA click values with a broad 90 MOA total adjustment range for both elevation and windage.
Low-Light Optical Performance: Equipped with an 11-layer fully multi-coated 50 mm objective lens and a fast-focus eyebell for clear edge-to-edge viewing.

Product Specifications

Magnification: 3–9x
Objective Lens Diameter: 50 mm
Main Tube Diameter: 1 inch (25.4 mm) mono-tube
Reticle: Glass-etched Mil Dot (calibrated at 10x, Second Focal Plane)
Illumination: 5 levels of red and green (powered by 1x CR2032 3V battery)
Parallax: Fixed at 91 m / 100 yds
Eye Relief: 90 mm (3.5 in)
Field of View: 11.2–3.6 m @ 100 m (33.6–11.0 ft @ 100 yds)
Exit Pupil: 16.7–5.6 mm
Elevation & Windage Adjustment Range: 90 MOA
Click Value: 1/4 MOA
Length: 343 mm (13.5 in)
Weight: 498 g (17.6 oz)

Who is the Hawke Vantage IR 3-9x50 for?

General pest control and vermin shooters — benefits from this riflescope's 498 g lightweight 1-inch mono-tube chassis and broad 90 MOA elevation and windage adjustment range when mounting to rimfire or centerfire field rifles.
Medium-range hunters — relies on this variable-power riflescope's 3–9x magnification range and large 50 mm light-gathering objective lens to maintain target clarity across operational distances from 25 m to 300 m with fixed 91 m parallax.

Less suitable for: Close-range shooting under 25 m to 50 m where an Adjustable Objective (AO) riflescope is required to eliminate parallax error, or long-range shooting beyond 400 m where a high-magnification optic with exposed tactical turrets is necessary.

SKU	HWK39714LP
Model #	14230
Brand	Hawke
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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