Can the Hawke Sidewinder 30 SF 4.5-14x44 handle heavy centrefire recoil as well as heavy-recoil airguns?

Yes, this model is rated as 'All Calibre Rated' and is fully shockproof, waterproof, and nitrogen-purged. It is engineered to withstand heavy centrefire recoil as well as the unique, bidirectional harsh recoil produced by magnum spring-piston air rifles.

What is the minimum parallax focus distance, and does it work well for close-range rimfire or air rifle pest control?

The side-focus parallax turret adjusts smoothly from just 9 metres (10 yards) out to infinity. This exceptionally low minimum focus range makes it fully functional for close-quarters rimfire and precision air rifle pest control, as well as extended long-range target shooting.

Does this optic require any special Australian electrical certifications like SAA or RCM?

No special electrical certifications are required. The Sidewinder is a passive optical instrument that only uses a self-contained CR2032 coin battery to power the reticle illumination, meaning it does not connect to 240V mains power and falls outside SAA or RCM compliance frameworks.

What mounting hardware do I need to attach this 30 mm tube scope to my rifle?

Because the scope features a 30 mm mono-tube chassis, you will need to purchase separate 30 mm rings or mounts compatible with your specific rifle's dovetail or Picatinny rail. The box does include useful extras such as a 2-inch side-focus target wheel, a 4-inch sunshade, and a removable zoom throw lever.

Hawke 17140 Rifle Scope - Hawke Sidewinder 17140

The Hawke Sidewinder 30 SF 4.5–14x44 (Model 17140) is a multi-discipline rifle scope built around a 30 mm machined aluminium mono-tube chassis and the Hawke H5 optical system. Equipped with an 18-layer fully multi-coated lens assembly, a 44 mm objective lens, and a 24° ultra-wide field of view, this optic delivers clear sight pictures across a 4.5–14x magnification range. It utilizes a Second Focal Plane (SFP) etched-glass 10x Half Mil reticle with six levels of red illumination powered by a single CR2032 coin battery. For elevation and windage adjustments, exposed push-pull locking turrets provide 1/10 MRAD click values, 28 MRAD of total travel, and an integrated revolution witness window for visual tracking. Engineered to withstand heavy centrefire recoil as well as the bidirectional recoil of magnum spring-piston airguns, the optic is fully waterproof, shockproof, and nitrogen-purged.

Key Features

H5 Optical System: Features 18-layer fully multi-coated crown glass and an ultra-wide 24° field of view for high edge-to-edge clarity and contrast.
Precision Side Focus: Index-matched parallax adjustment focuses down from 9 metres (10 yards) to infinity, supported by an included 2-inch sidewheel for fine corrections.
Locking Witness Turrets: Resettable 1/10 MRAD push-pull turrets with an internal revolution window prevent accidental slippage and track multi-turn rotations.
Illuminated Half Mil Reticle: Etched-glass SFP reticle features 0.5 Mil and 0.2 Mil holdover graduations calibrated accurately at 10x magnification, with 6 red brightness steps.
Supplied Accessories: Comes packaged with a removable zoom throw lever, 2-inch side-focus wheel, 4-inch screw-on sunshade, lens caps, and lens cloth.

Specifications

Magnification: 4.5–14x
Objective Lens Diameter: 44 mm
Main Tube Diameter: 30 mm
Reticle: 10x Half Mil (Etched Glass, SFP)
Parallax Adjustment: Side focus, 9 m (10 yds) to infinity
Eye Relief: 102 mm (4.0 in)
Exit Pupil: 9.8–3.1 mm
Click Value: 1/10 MRAD
Total Adjustment Range: 28 MRAD (Elevation and Windage)
Overall Length: 339 mm (13.3 in)
Weight: 680 g (24.0 oz)
Battery Requirement: 1 x CR2032 (3V)

Who is the Hawke Sidewinder 30 SF 4.5–14x44 for?

Medium-to-long-range precision target shooters — Delivers exact ballistic tracking through 1/10 MRAD exposed locking turrets and 28 MRAD of total travel across a versatile 4.5–14x magnification range on this Hawke long-range scope.
Varmint and pest control hunters using rimfire or airgun platforms — Focuses down to a minimum parallax distance of 9 metres (10 yards), allowing crisp, parallax-free target acquisition on close-range pests through this 44 mm objective rifle scope.
Medium-game hunters using centrefire rifles — Employs a robust 30 mm mono-tube chassis weighing 680 g that withstands harsh field conditions and all-calibre centrefire recoil while providing 102 mm of eye relief.

Less suitable for: Shooters requiring true reticle subtensions and holdover accuracy at any magnification level, who should choose a First Focal Plane (FFP) rifle scope; and ultralight mountain hunters who require dedicated lightweight optics weighing under 500 g.

SKU	HWK39731LP
Model #	17140
Brand	Hawke
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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