What rings do I need to mount the Hawke Vantage IR 4-12x50 on my rifle?

This scope features a 1-inch (25.4 mm) mono-tube chassis and requires standard 1-inch scope rings for mounting. Because of the large 50 mm objective lens, you will typically need medium or high ring mounts to ensure proper clearance over your rifle's barrel and action profile. If you are mounting onto a dovetail rail, items such as the Hawke 24101 Tactical Ring Mounts 1 Inch Medium Dovetail are a natural pairing.

How does the fixed 100-yard parallax affect shooting at closer or further distances?

The parallax on this model is fixed at 100 yards (91 metres), which is optimized for standard medium-range hunting and pest control. While it performs exceptionally well within typical hunting ranges, close-range rimfire or airgun shooting under 50 metres, or precision target work beyond 300 metres, may introduce parallax error that is better managed by an Adjustable Objective model.

Is the illuminated reticle suitable for low-light Australian bush conditions?

Yes, the L4A Dot glass-etched reticle features dual-colour red and green illumination with 5 brightness levels controlled via a stepped saddle rheostat. Combined with the 11-layer fully multi-coated optics and large 50 mm objective lens, it excels at gathering light during dawn, dusk, or spotlight operations in the Australian outback.

Does this scopes illumination system require any special electrical certifications for use in Australia?

No special electrical certifications such as SAA or RCM approvals are required for this product. The illumination is powered independently by a single, unpowered CR2032 3V coin cell battery and does not connect to 240V mains power.

Hawke Vantage Scope - 14254 4-12x50 L4A

The Hawke Vantage IR 4-12x50 L4A Dot (model 14254) is a variable magnification hunting riflescope engineered for low-light medium-range targeting. Built on the Hawke System H2 optical platform, it features an 11-layer fully multi-coated 50 mm objective lens paired with a glass-etched L4A Dot reticle on the second focal plane. The reticle provides dual-colour red and green illumination across 5 brightness levels, powered by a single CR2032 battery. Encased in a 1-inch (25.4 mm) mono-tube aluminium chassis, the optic is nitrogen-purged, waterproof, and shockproof across all standard hunting calibres.

Key Features

High-Light Transmission Optics: Equipped with a 50 mm objective lens and 11-layer fully multi-coated glass to maximise contrast and visibility at dawn, dusk, or under spotlighting.
Illuminated L4A Dot Reticle: Features an etched 2.5 MOA illuminated centre dot with red/green selection to ensure fast target acquisition without obscuring the sight picture.
Capped Low-Profile Turrets: Offers 1/4 MOA click adjustments with 80 MOA of total elevation and windage adjustment range.
Durable All-Calibre Chassis: Machined 1-inch aluminium mono-tube design rated for heavy centre-fire recoil, measuring 341 mm in overall length and weighing 497 g.

Product Specifications

Magnification: 4–12x
Objective Lens Diameter: 50 mm
Tube Diameter: 1 inch (25.4 mm)
Reticle: L4A Dot (Glass-Etched, SFP)
Eye Relief: 90 mm (3.5 in)
Field of View: 8.7 m – 2.9 m @ 100 m (26.2 – 8.7 ft @ 100 yds)
Exit Pupil: 12.5 mm – 4.2 mm
Parallax: Fixed at 100 yds (91 m)
Turret Value: 1/4 MOA per click
Elevation & Windage Travel: 80 MOA total
Length: 341 mm (13.4 in)
Weight: 497 g (17.5 oz)
Battery: 1 x CR2032 3V

Who is the Hawke Vantage IR 4-12x50 for?

Varmint and pest control hunters — targeting foxes, feral cats, and rabbits benefit from this variable magnification hunting riflescope's 4-12x zoom range, which allows precise shot placement at standard field distances.
Low-light and spotlight hunters — gain extended shooting capability in dark conditions from this hunting riflescope's large 50 mm objective lens and 5-level red/green illuminated central dot.
Sporting rifle owners using standard 1-inch rings — require a lightweight optic for mobile stalks, which this riflescope delivers through its 1-inch mono-tube chassis weighing 497 g.

Less suitable for: Close-range shooting under 50 metres or precision target shooting beyond 300 metres due to the fixed 100-yard parallax; shooters requiring parallax correction at extreme distances or close ranges should select an adjustable objective (AO) or side focus (SF) riflescope.

SKU	HWK39819LP
Model #	14254
Brand	Hawke
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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