How does the BDC reticle work with standard .22 WMR ammunition?

The glass-etched .22 WMR reticle is calibrated to be zeroed at 100 yards when using 12x magnification. It provides drop-compensating aim points in 25-yard increments out to 325 yards for standard loads between 30 and 40 grains. If you drop the magnification to 10.1x, the reticle scales to metric aiming marks with a 100-meter zero.

What is the closest distance I can focus on with the Adjustable Objective?

The Adjustable Objective (AO) can be focused from 10 yards out to infinity. This allows you to eliminate parallax error down to close ranges of 10 yards, though targets closer than that distance will experience optical blur and parallax shift.

What mounting rings should I buy to fit this scope to my rimfire rifle in Australia?

This scope features a standard 1-inch mono-tube chassis, making it fully compatible with common 1-inch Weaver, Picatinny, and rimfire dovetail rings. For standard dovetail rails often found on Australian rimfire rifles, options like the Hawke 24101 Tactical Ring Mounts 1 Inch Medium Dovetail pair exceptionally well.

Does this scope require any Australian electrical certifications or mains power?

No 240V mains power compatibility, Australian plugs, or SAA/RCM electrical approvals are required. The scope is non-mains powered and relies solely on a single CR2032 coin cell battery to illuminate the red and green reticle settings.

Rimfire Scope - Hawke Vantage 14242

The Hawke Vantage IR 4-12x40 AO Rimfire .22 WMR (Model 14242) is an optical riflescope engineered specifically for rifles chambered in .22 WMR. Built on a 1-inch (25.4 mm) mono-tube chassis, it features 11-layer fully multi-coated optics and an adjustable objective (AO) lens. The glass-etched second focal plane reticle includes calibre-specific ballistic drop compensation (BDC) holdovers matched to standard .22 WMR ballistics (typically 30–40 gr at 1,875–2,200 fps) out to 325 yards on 12x magnification. It also offers dual red and green reticle illumination with 5 brightness levels powered by an included CR2032 battery.

Key Features

Ballistic-Matched .22 WMR Reticle: Etched yardage markers zeroed at 100 yards on 12x magnification provide precise holdover aiming points in 25-yard increments out to 325 yards.
Adjustable Objective (AO): Corrects parallax error and focuses image sharpness from 10 yards (9 m) to infinity.
Dual Illumination: Glass-etched reticle illuminates in red or green across 5 brightness levels for high-contrast targeting in low light and thick cover.
Rugged Mono-Tube Chassis: 1-inch nitrogen-purged tube is shockproof, waterproof, and fog proof, rated for all firearm calibres.
Capped Turrets: Low-profile, fingertip-resettable turrets offer precise 1/4 MOA click values with 80 MOA total windage and elevation travel.

Specifications

Model Number: 14242
Magnification: 4–12x
Objective Lens Diameter: 40 mm
Tube Diameter: 1-inch (25.4 mm)
Parallax Adjustment: 10 yards (9 m) to infinity
Eye Relief: 3.5 inches (90 mm)
Exit Pupil: 0.39–0.13 inches (10.0–3.3 mm)
Length: 13.6 inches (346 mm)
Weight: 18.1 oz (513 g)
Optics Coating: 11-layer fully multi-coated (FMC)
Battery Type: 1x CR2032

Who is the Hawke Vantage IR 4-12x40 AO Rimfire .22 Wmr for?

Small game hunters — requires the 4-12x magnification range and calibrated BDC holdovers to target rabbits and foxes accurately out to 325 yards with .22 WMR rimfire rifles without manual turret dialing.
Varmint control shooters — utilizes the adjustable objective focusing down to 10 yards alongside a 40 mm objective lens to eliminate parallax error on pest targets at close to intermediate engagement distances.

Less suitable for: Targets closer than 10 yards where optical blur and parallax error occur, or shooting beyond 325 yards and using non-.22 WMR calibres; long-range centerfire shooters require a dedicated centerfire scope with standard MOA/MIL reticles or calibre-specific BDC markings.

SKU	HWK39818LP
Model #	14242
Brand	Hawke
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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