The Hawke 40mm Riflescope Sunshade (Model 62003) is a precision-machined optical accessory engineered to eliminate off-axis glare, low-angle sun flare, and internal tube reflections. Measuring 100 mm (4 inches) in length, this matte black anodised aluminium tube threads directly into the front objective of compatible Hawke riflescopes. In addition to improving target contrast in harsh daylight, it functions as a rigid physical barrier that shields the front lens element from dust, rain droplets, scratches, and brush impacts without adding optical distortion.

Key Features

• Stray Light Control: Extends the scope housing forward by 100 mm to stop direct sunlight from striking the objective lens at acute angles.
• Stackable Dual-Threaded Design: Machined with matching front and rear threads, enabling users to stack multiple units or screw Hawke metal flip-up covers directly onto the end.
• Durable Construction: Built from lightweight, matte black anodised aluminium to match Hawke riflescope finishes and withstand recoil across airgun, rimfire, and centrebore shooting.
• Lens Protection: Deepens the objective recess to shield delicate glass coatings from accidental field contact and inclement weather.

Specifications

• Product Type: Riflescope objective sunshade
• Model Number (MPN): 62003
• Length: 100 mm (4 inches / 3.9 inches)
• Compatible Objective Diameter: 40 mm
• Material: Matte black anodised aluminium
• Scope Compatibility: Hawke 2015 collection onwards with standard 40 mm objectives (including Hawke Vantage 40 mm non-AO series and Airmax 30 SF Compact 3–12×40)
• Power Requirements: Passive mechanical accessory (none)

Who is the Hawke 40mm Riflescope Sunshade for?

• Australian Vermin Hunters — requires a 100 mm forward optical extension to cut down blinding, low-angle sunlight across open paddocks when shooting with Hawke 40 mm objective optics during dawn and dusk.
• Precision Target Shooters — relies on the 40 mm direct-thread riflescope sunshade to eliminate stray off-axis light and internal reflection haze on Hawke Vantage and Airmax scopes during bright midday matches.

Less suitable for: Hawke 40 mm scopes with rotating front objective focus rings (which require a dedicated 40 mm AO threaded sunshade), pre-2015 legacy models, Hawke Frontier 30 or XB/XB1 crossbow scopes, non-Hawke brand scope tubes, or shooters seeking a compact anti-glare profile under 100 mm (who require a 9 mm honeycomb killflash shade instead).