The Hawke Vantage HD 30 SF 4–16x50 IR (.223/.308 Marksman Reticle, 16x) is a calibre-specific BDC rifle scope engineered for precision aiming across mid-to-long-range distances. Built on a 30 mm mono-tube chassis with a 50 mm objective lens, it integrates the Hawke H2 optical system featuring 11-layer fully multi-coated glass. The second focal plane, glass-etched .223/.308 Marksman reticle provides ballistic drop compensation holdover markers in 100-yard increments out to 700 yards when zeroed at 100 yards on 16x magnification (or metric holdovers calibrated at 13.7x). Side focus parallax adjustment operates from 9 metres to infinity, while dual-colour red and green rheostat illumination offers 5 brightness levels powered by a single CR2032 lithium battery.

Key Features

• Calibre-Specific BDC Reticle: Glass-etched Second Focal Plane .223/.308 Marksman reticle calibrated for standard .223 Rem and .308 Win ballistics from 100 to 700 yards.
• H2 Optical System: 11-layer fully multi-coated 50 mm objective lens for enhanced light transmission and clarity.
• Dual Illumination: Red and green reticle illumination with 5 stepped brightness levels controlled via a side rheostat.
• Side Parallax Focus: Turret-mounted side focus adjustment correcting parallax from 9 metres (10 yards) to infinity.
• Exposed Locking Turrets: Resettable 1/4 MOA click turrets with a 90 mm eye relief and included removable XL zoom throw lever.
• Rugged Chassis: Nitrogen-purged, waterproof, and shockproof all-calibre rated 30 mm aluminium tube construction.

Technical Specifications

• Magnification: 4–16x
• Objective Lens Diameter: 50 mm
• Chassis Tube Diameter: 30 mm mono-tube
• Reticle: .223/.308 Marksman (16x), Second Focal Plane (SFP)
• Parallax Adjustment: Side focus, 9 m (10 yds) to infinity
• Field of View: 9.6–2.6 m @ 100 m (28.8–7.8 ft @ 100 yds) / 5.5°–1.5°
• Eye Relief: 90 mm (3.5 in)
• Exit Pupil: 12.5–3.1 mm
• Turret Adjustment Click Value: 1/4 MOA
• Weight: 740 g (26.1 oz)
• Overall Length: 348 mm (13.7 in)
• Power Source: 1x CR2032 button cell battery
• Mounting Compatibility: Standard 30 mm scope rings

Who is the Hawke Vantage HD 30 4–16x50 SF (.223/.308 Marksman) for?

• Varmint and pest control hunters using .223 Remington rifles — Match ballistic drop compensation directly to factory 5.56/.223 trajectories up to 700 yards using the pre-calculated 16x BDC reticle on this 4–16x magnification rifle scope.
• Medium-to-large game hunters targeting pigs, deer, and goats with .308 Winchester rifles — Benefit from the 50 mm objective lens and illuminated .223/.308 Marksman glass-etched holdover points in low-light environments, supported by a 30 mm mono-tube chassis.
• Medium-to-long-range target shooters — Utilize the side focus parallax down to 9 metres combined with 1/4 MOA exposed resettable turrets across the entire 4–16x magnification range for precise bench shooting.

Less suitable for: Targets closer than 9 metres where parallax cannot be eliminated, or ultra-lightweight mobile mountain hunting setups where the 740 g overall weight is prohibitive; close-range woodland hunting or lightweight stalking is better served by a compact 1-inch tube scope with a 40 mm or smaller objective lens.