The Hawke Endurance Red Dot 1x25 (Model 12127) is an enclosed tube-style reflex optic engineered for rapid, two-eyes-open target acquisition on sporting carbines, hunting rifles, and shotguns. Built with a 25 mm objective lens and 25-layer multi-coated optics, this sight delivers high light transmission in a compact 70 mm (2.8 in) aluminium chassis weighing 185 g (6.5 oz). The optic comes equipped with two mounting bases for Weaver and MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rails: a high quick-release (QD) absolute co-witness mount (1.5 in centre height) and a low-profile mount (0.9 in centre height).

Key Features:

• 3 MOA Red Dot Reticle: Offers precise shot placement with 8-stage digital brightness control via top-mounted push buttons to match changing light conditions.
• Auto Motion Sensor: Conserves the single CR2032 (3V Lithium) coin cell battery by entering standby mode after 5 minutes of inactivity and powering on instantly upon movement.
• 1 MOA Windage and Elevation Clicks: Enclosed turrets provide distinct 1 MOA click adjustments for straightforward zeroing.
• Rugged Enclosed Housing: Nitrogen-purged high-grade anodised aluminium body ensures complete waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof performance across all standard hunting calibres and shotgun platforms.
• Parallax-Free Optical System: Factory parallax-free from 9 metres (10 yards) out to infinity, designed for short- to medium-range shooting engagements.

Specifications:

• Magnification: 1x
• Objective Lens Diameter: 25 mm
• Reticle: 3 MOA Red Dot (Illuminated Red, 8 brightness stages)
• Adjustment Value: 1 MOA per click
• Length: 70 mm (2.8 in)
• Weight: 185 g (6.5 oz)
• Mount Compatibility: Weaver / Picatinny (includes 1.5 in Quick-Release High Mount and 0.9 in Low Mount)
• Power Source: 1 x CR2032 (3V Lithium) battery
• Environmental Sealing: Waterproof, fogproof, shockproof (nitrogen purged)

Who is the Hawke Endurance Red Dot 1x25 for?

• Practical mini-rifle and carbine competitors — benefits from the rapid pointability of this tube style red dot sight, which pairs a generous 25 mm objective lens with a lightweight 185 g (6.5 oz) total weight to maintain fast swing speeds across multiple close-range targets.
• Pest control shooters using rimfire or centrefire rifles — relies on the fine 3 MOA Red Dot reticle for accurate shot placement on small game inside 100 metres without obscuring the target profile.
• Shotgun hunters needing fast reflex sighting — utilizes the robust shockproof construction and 1 MOA per click adjustment turrets of this red dot optic to hold an exact zero under heavy recoil during fast-paced close-cover hunting.

Less suitable for: Precision shooting beyond 100 m or long-range hunting where target identification demands optical magnification (a magnified variable rifle scope is better suited), or firearms fitted exclusively with 9–11 mm dovetails without a rail adaptor (a native dovetail red dot optic is recommended instead).