Is the Hawke Vantage HD 1-8x24 suitable for compliance under Australian electrical safety standards?

No electrical compliance or SAA/RCM approval is required for this optic. It operates entirely on an internal 3V CR2032 lithium coin cell battery to power the reticle illumination and does not connect to 240V mains power.

How does the fixed parallax perform when shooting at close ranges or out in the Australian bush?

The parallax is factory-fixed at 91 meters, which provides a clear and parallax-free sight picture for quick target acquisition from close quarters out to 300-400 meters. For very fine rimfire parallax adjustments inside 50 meters or dedicated long-range precision beyond 500 meters, an adjustable objective or side-focus model is recommended instead.

What rings or mounting hardware are required to attach this 30mm scope to a rifle?

The scope features a 30mm mono-tube aluminium chassis and requires standard 30mm scope rings to mount securely. Depending on your firearm's receiver type, you can pair it with compatible rail adaptors or risers such as the Hawke Picatinny Rail Riser if additional height or clearance is needed.

How does the 468g weight and 97mm eye relief affect all-day carry and handling during a stalking hunt?

At only 468g, this LPVO sits comfortably in the lightweight class, making it ideal for multi-day carry and active stalking through thick Australian bushland without weighing down your rifle setup. The generous 97mm eye relief also ensures quick, comfortable mounting and safe clearance from heavy-recoil centerfire calibres.

1-8x24 Rifle Scope - Hawke Vantage 14310

The Hawke Vantage HD 30 WA IR 1-8x24 L4A Dot (Model 14310) is a low power variable optic (LPVO) engineered for fast target acquisition at close range and accurate shot placement out to medium distances. Built on a 30 mm mono-tube aluminium chassis, it features an H2 optical system with 11-layer fully multi-coated lenses and a 24 mm objective lens. The second focal plane etched-glass L4A Dot reticle includes a 2 MOA central aimpoint powered by a CR2032 battery with 5 levels of red and green illumination. Delivering a wide field of view ranging from 38.3 m to 4.8 m at 100 m, a 97 mm eye relief, and capped zero-resettable turrets with 210 MOA of total adjustment, this nitrogen-purged optic is waterproof, fog-proof, and rated for all calibres.

Key Features

Optical Performance: System H2 with 11-layer fully multi-coated glass, 1-8x magnification range, and 24 mm objective lens.
Illuminated Reticle: Etched-glass L4A Dot reticle on the second focal plane with 5 brightness levels in red and green via a stepped rheostat.
Adjustment System: Capped, low-profile, zero-resettable turrets featuring 1/2 MOA click values and 210 MOA total elevation and windage travel.
Durable Chassis: Shockproof, waterproof, and nitrogen-purged 30 mm mono-tube aluminium housing weighing 468 g.
Handling Hardware: Fast-focus eyebell and high-torque zoom ring supplied with a removable XL throw lever and flip-up lens covers.

Product Specifications

Model / MPN: 14310
Magnification: 1–8x
Objective Lens Diameter: 24 mm
Main Tube Diameter: 30 mm
Reticle: L4A Dot (Second Focal Plane, 2 MOA centre dot)
Eye Relief: 97 mm (3.8 in)
Exit Pupil: 24.0 mm – 3.0 mm
Field of View: 38.3 m – 4.8 m @ 100 m (115 – 14.4 ft @ 100 yds)
Parallax: Fixed at 91 m (100 yds)
Click Value: 1/2 MOA
Elevation & Windage Adjustment Range: 210 MOA
Length: 267 mm (10.5 in)
Weight: 468 g (16.5 oz)
Battery Type: 1x CR2032 3V Lithium

Who is the Hawke Vantage HD 30 WA IR 1-8x24 for?

Driven hunters targeting feral pigs and goats in thick Australian bushland — requires a lightweight 468 g LPVO with 97 mm of eye relief for fast, heavy-recoil tracking through dense scrub, paired with a 1-8x magnification range for switching instantly between snap shots and deliberate mid-range shots.
Practical shooters competing in 3-gun and dynamic rifle disciplines — benefits from true 1x magnification paired with an 8x top-end magnification on a 30 mm mono-tube chassis, providing a 38.3 m field of view at 100 m for close stage targets and 8x power for engagement out to medium distances.

Less suitable for: Dedicated long-range precision beyond 400 to 500 m, or close-range rimfire shooting inside 50 m; shooters requiring precise focus at these distances should choose an optic with side-focus adjustable parallax and higher top-end magnification above 8x (such as a 3-15x or 4-16x riflescope).

SKU	HWK39821LP
Model #	14310
Brand	Hawke
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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