What is the minimum parallax focus distance for the Hawke Sidewinder 30 FFP 4-16x50 SF, and is it suitable for air rifles and rimfire?

The side-focus parallax adjusts from a very close 9 metres (10 yards) out to infinity. This makes the scope exceptionally well-suited for air rifles and rimfire precision shooting, such as NRL22 disciplines, alongside medium-to-long-range centrefire hunting.

What is included in the box for setup, and what rings are needed to mount this scope in Australia?

The scope comes ready for field setup with a removable 4-inch side parallax wheel, a zoom magnification throw lever, a 4-inch sunshade, flip-up lens covers, and a CR2032 battery for the red reticle illumination. Because it features a 30 mm mono-tube chassis, it requires standard 30 mm scope rings or mounts for attachment to your rifle.

Does the Hawke Sidewinder 30 FFP require any Australian electrical compliance certifications like RCM for mains power?

No. The Sidewinder 30 is an unpowered optical riflescope that relies entirely on a low-voltage CR2032 coin battery solely to illuminate the glass-etched FFP Half Mil reticle. Because it does not plug into standard 240V mains electrical outlets, Australian mains safety certifications such as SAA or RCM are non-applicable.

How do the exposed turrets assist with drop compensation during outback hunting sessions?

The scope features exposed, resettable push-pull locking turrets with a precise 1/10 MRAD adjustment click value and a total elevation and windage range of 26 MRAD. Additionally, the elevation turret incorporates an integrated witness window that provides an instant visual reference of your current rotation revolutions in the field.

FFP Riflescope - Hawke Sidewinder 17450

The Hawke Sidewinder 30 FFP 4-16x50 SF (Model 17450) is a first focal plane riflescope designed for precise target acquisition, long-range tracking, and varied lighting conditions. Built on a 30 mm mono-tube chassis, it features Hawke's H5 optical system utilizing high-grade, low-dispersion crown glass with 18 layers of fully multi-coated optics. The glass-etched FFP Half Mil reticle scales proportionally across the 4-16x magnification range, ensuring sub-tension accuracy at every power setting. It incorporates exposed, resettable push-pull locking turrets with an integrated witness window on the elevation turret for visual rotation tracking, side parallax adjustment focusing from 9 metres to infinity, and 6 levels of red reticle illumination powered by a single CR2032 battery.

Key Features

H5 Optical System: Features an ultra-wide 24° field of view (10.6 m to 2.7 m @ 100 m) and 18-layer fully multi-coated lenses for edge-to-edge clarity and light transmission.
First Focal Plane Half Mil Reticle: Glass-etched reticle provides constant milliradian sub-tensions across the entire 4–16x zoom range.
Witness Window Elevation Turret: Resettable, locking push-pull turrets with 1/10 MRAD click values and a visual revolution indicator window.
Close-Focus Side Parallax: Side-wheel focus adjusts smoothly from 9 metres (10 yards) to infinity.
Included Accessories: Supplied with a 4-inch removable side parallax wheel, removable zoom throw lever, 4-inch sunshade, lens covers, and a CR2032 battery.
Durability: Nitrogen-purged, waterproof, and shockproof mono-tube chassis rated for all firearm and airgun calibres.

Specifications

Magnification: 4–16x
Objective Lens Diameter: 50 mm
Main Tube Diameter: 30 mm
Reticle: FFP Half Mil (Glass-etched, 6-level red illumination)
Adjustment Click Value: 1/10 MRAD
Total Elevation & Windage Adjustment: 26 MRAD
Field of View: 10.6–2.7 m @ 100 m (6.1°–1.5°)
Eye Relief: 100–102 mm
Parallax Minimum Distance: 9 m (10 yds) to infinity
Length: 339 mm
Weight: 725 g
Power Source: 1x CR2032 lithium coin cell

Who is the Hawke Sidewinder 30 FFP 4-16x50 for?

Precision rimfire and air rifle competitors — requires close-range parallax correction focusing down to 9 metres and precise 1/10 MRAD turret adjustments for NRL22 and field target courses.
Medium-to-long-range centrefire pest control and varmint hunters — utilises the 4-16x magnification range paired with a 50 mm objective lens to maintain target identification and holdover accuracy in low-light field conditions.
Vehicle and stand hunters — benefits from the 725 g build, 30 mm main tube, and locking witness window turrets that provide stable tracking without the constraints of ultralight carry requirements.

Less suitable for: Lightweight mountain stalkers where carrying a 725 g optic is prohibitive compared to sub-500 g second focal plane scopes, or dedicated long-range benchrest and F-Class competitors whose distance targets exceed the 16x upper magnification limit and require high-magnification 6-24x or 8-32x target scopes.

SKU	HWK39740LP
Model #	17450
Brand	Hawke
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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