Can I use the ballistic drop reticle on this scope if I shoot standard .22 LR or .22 WMR ammunition?

No, the glass-etched holdover marks on this model are ballistically mapped strictly to .17 HMR ammunition travelling at 2550 fps. Users shooting .22 LR, .22 WMR, or centrefire calibres will not find matching drop references and are better suited to a standard reticle.

What size mounting rings do I need to attach this scope to my rimfire rifle?

This scope features a 1-inch mono-tube chassis and a large 50 mm objective lens. You will need standard 1-inch mounting rings, and medium or high height rings are recommended to ensure proper clearance over your rifle barrel.

How close can I focus with the adjustable objective when targeting pests at short ranges?

The adjustable objective features a front parallax correction that dials down to 15 yards and extends out to infinity. This makes it well-suited for close-range paddock pest control as well as longer-distance shooting.

Does this optical instrument require any Australian electrical safety certifications like RCM or SAA?

No, this is a purely optical instrument powered by a single CR2032 button battery used solely for reticle illumination. It does not connect to 240V mains power and does not require Australian electrical compliance certifications.

.17 HMR Riflescope - Hawke Vantage 14261

The Hawke Vantage IR 4-16x50 AO (.17 HMR Reticle, Model 14261) is a dedicated rimfire rifle scope designed for accurate long-range shooting with .17 HMR rifles. Built on a 1-inch mono-tube chassis, it features a glass-etched Second Focal Plane (SFP) reticle calibrated specifically for the 2550 fps trajectory of .17 HMR ammunition. The optical system incorporates 11-layer fully multi-coated lenses paired with a large 50 mm objective lens for enhanced light gathering at dawn and dusk. With an adjustable objective (AO) providing parallax correction from 15 yards (13.7 m) to infinity, it ensures precise focus for both close-range pest control and extended rimfire distances.

Key Features

Dedicated .17 HMR Reticle: Glass-etched ballistic drop reticle mapped to standard .17 HMR ballistics (2550 fps) provides exact holdover aiming points out to extended hunting ranges without dialing turrets.
Adjustable Objective (AO): Integrated front objective parallax adjustment corrects focus from 15 yards to infinity.
Dual Illumination: Features 5 levels of red and green reticle illumination, powered by an included CR2032 3V coin cell battery.
Precise Turrets: Capped low-profile turrets provide 1/4 MOA click adjustments across an 80 MOA total elevation and windage range.
All-Weather Chassis: Nitrogen-purged, shockproof, waterproof, and fogproof mono-tube body.

Specifications

Magnification: 4–16x
Objective Lens Diameter: 50 mm
Main Tube Diameter: 1 inch (25.4 mm)
Reticle: Rimfire .17 HMR (Glass-etched, SFP)
Eye Relief: 89 mm (3.5 in)
Field of View: 7.8 m – 2.1 m at 100 m
Parallax Range: 15 yards (13.7 m) to infinity
Click Value: 1/4 MOA
Total Adjustment Range: 80 MOA
Length: 388 mm (15.3 in)
Weight: 620 g (21.9 oz)

Who is the Hawke Vantage IR 4-16x50 AO .17 HMR for?

Paddock pest control shooters — requires a dedicated rimfire rifle scope featuring pre-calculated holdover points matched to .17 HMR ballistics alongside an upper 16x magnification range to humanely engage targets at extended paddock distances.
Australian small game hunters — benefits from the 50 mm objective lens and illuminated reticle to maximise light transmission when spotlighting or hunting rabbits, hares, and foxes during low-light dawn and dusk periods.
Precision rimfire target shooters — relies on the adjustable objective focus down to a minimum distance of 15 yards (13.7 m) to completely eliminate parallax error on rimfire target ranges.

Less suitable for: Shooters using standard .22 LR, .22 WMR, or centrefire calibres where the specific .17 HMR trajectory markings will not align, who are better served by a standard Mil-Dot, MOA, or calibre-matched reticle scope. Additionally, hunters prioritising an ultra-lightweight walkaround carry profile may find the 620 g weight and 50 mm objective bell bulkier than a compact 32 mm or 40 mm rimfire scope.

SKU	HWK39718LP
Model #	14261
Brand	Hawke
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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