Is this Hawke Sidewinder 30 FFP 6-24x56 scope subject to any Australian electrical or RCM compliance regulations?

No, this is an unpowered passive optical rifle scope with standalone battery-powered LED reticle illumination using a single CR2032 coin cell. Because it does not connect to 240V AC mains power, it does not require an Australian wall plug, SAA approval, or RCM electrical compliance marking.

What ring sizes and mounting bases do I need to attach this 30mm tube scope to my rifle?

You will need standard 30mm scope rings compatible with your rifle's Picatinny, Weaver, or dovetail mounting base. Because of the large 56mm objective lens diameter, you should ensure you select medium or high profile mounts to properly clear the objective bell from your rifle barrel.

How close can I focus with the side parallax adjustment when shooting rimfire or air rifles?

The side focus parallax adjustment on the Model 17460 dials down to a very close threshold of 9 metres (10 yards) and extends all the way out to infinity. This makes it highly versatile for close-range precision airgunning and rimfire pest control as well as long-range centerfire shooting.

Does the reticle change size as I zoom through the 6-24x magnification range?

Yes, because this scope features a First Focal Plane (FFP) optical system, the glass-etched Half Mil reticle scales proportionally with your magnification. This ensures your holdover, windage markers, and rangefinding subtensions remain completely accurate at any zoom setting from 6x to 24x.

FFP Rifle Scope - Hawke Sidewinder 17460

The Hawke Sidewinder 30 FFP 6-24x56 (Model 17460) is a long-range, first focal plane rifle scope built on a single-piece 30 mm mono-tube chassis. Engineered for high-recoil centerfire calibres, rimfire rifles, and airguns, it features Hawke’s H5 optical system with 18-layer fully multi-coated low-dispersion crown glass and a large 56 mm objective lens. The glass-etched FFP Half Mil reticle scales proportionally throughout the entire 6–24x magnification range, ensuring holdover points, windage markers, and rangefinding calculations remain accurate at any zoom setting. Turrets feature push-pull locking mechanisms with a witness window and adjust at 1/10 MRAD per click across a total elevation and windage range of 20 MRAD.

Key Features

First Focal Plane Optical System: Maintains true mil-spaced holdovers, range estimation, and wind correction markings across all zoom levels from 6x to 24x.
Precision Turrets with Witness Window: Push-pull locking resettable turrets provide 1/10 MRAD click values and visual rotation tracking.
Ultra-Close Side Focus: Side parallax adjustment operates from 9 metres (10 yards) out to infinity, accommodating both close-range target setups and extreme-distance shooting.
Illuminated Glass-Etched Reticle: Red illumination with 6 brightness levels and intermediate off positions, powered by an included CR2032 coin cell.
Comprehensive In-Box Rig: Supplied with a 4-inch screw-in sunshade, 4-inch sidewheel, zoom throw lever, and metal flip-up lens covers.

Specifications

Magnification: 6–24x
Objective Lens Diameter: 56 mm
Main Tube Diameter: 30 mm
Reticle: FFP Half Mil (Illuminated Red)
Click Value: 1/10 MRAD
Total Adjustment Range: 20 MRAD (Elevation and Windage)
Parallax / Focus: 9 m (10 yds) to infinity
Eye Relief: 102 mm (4.0 in)
Field of View: 7.1 m – 1.8 m @ 100 m (21.3 – 5.4 ft @ 100 yds)
Exit Pupil: 9.3 mm – 2.3 mm
Length: 363 mm (14.3 in)
Weight: 775 g (27.3 oz)

Who is the Hawke Sidewinder 30 FFP 6-24x56 for?

Long-range precision rifle shooters and benchrest competitors — Delivers exact tracking via 1/10 MRAD push-pull locking turrets and an FFP reticle that maintains precise holdovers out to the maximum 24x magnification on this first focal plane rifle scope.
Varmint and long-range pest controllers — Leverages a large 56 mm objective lens diameter combined with high-magnification 6–24x optics to resolve small, distant targets in low-light field conditions.
Precision PCP and Field Target airgunners — Utilises a close-focus side parallax that adjusts down to 9 metres (10 yards), allowing sharp target acquisition across air rifle distances on a robust 30 mm main tube rifle scope.

Less suitable for: Close-range brush hunting and mobile stalking where the 6x minimum magnification and 775 g bare weight are too restrictive; a low-power variable optic (LPVO 1–6x or 1–8x) or compact 2–7x/3–9x scope is better suited. It is also less suitable for shooters who require a constant, fine reticle thickness at all zoom levels, who should select a Second Focal Plane (SFP) scope instead.

SKU	HWK39742LP
Model #	17460
Brand	Hawke
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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