How do I ensure the BDC drop compensation points are accurate on my rifle?

The etched-glass .223/.308 Marksman reticle is specifically calibrated for true sub-tensions when the scope is set at exactly 20x magnification. Ensure you are shooting either a .223 Remington or .308 Winchester rifle to match the factory ballistic profile, and utilize the side focus parallax wheel to dial out parallax error from 9 metres to infinity.

Is this scope suitable for lightweight mobile stalking in the Australian bush?

At 745 g and 391 mm in length, this is a full-size precision optic featuring a large 50 mm objective bell. While excellent for long-range varminting and benchrest shooting, it is better suited to static or low-mobility setups rather than lightweight, high-mobility stalking through dense brush where a compact optic is preferred.

What rings or mounts do I need to attach this 30mm scope to my rifle?

The Hawke Vantage HD features a 30 mm mono-tube chassis and requires standard 30 mm scope rings or mounts, which are sold separately. Depending on your rifle's receiver configuration, you can pair it with mounting solutions such as the Hawke Picatinny Rail Riser or compatible tactical ring mounts.

Does this scope require any Australian electrical safety or RCM compliance declarations?

No. This optical device operates strictly via a low-voltage CR2032 3V button battery solely to power the red and green reticle illumination. Because it does not connect to mains electricity, 240V compatibility, SAA approvals, and RCM electrical safety compliance declarations do not apply.

Rifle Scope - Hawke 14422

The Hawke Vantage HD 30 SF 6-24×50 IR is a long-range rifle scope built on a 30 mm mono-tube chassis with an 11-layer fully multi-coated optical system (System H2). Designed for standard centrefire ballistics, it features an etched-glass second focal plane .223/.308 Marksman BDC reticle with red and green stepped illumination powered by a single CR2032 battery. The optic delivers 6× to 24× magnification paired with a 50 mm objective lens, exposed push-pull locking turrets with 1/4 MOA click values, and side parallax adjustment focusing from 9 metres to infinity.

Key Features

Calibre-Specific BDC Reticle: Etched-glass .223/.308 Marksman reticle provides ballistic drop compensation aiming points out to 640 metres (700 yards) when set to 20× magnification.
Illuminated Aiming: Dual red and green rheostat illumination with 5 brightness levels powered by an included CR2032 coin-cell battery.
Side Focus Parallax: Turret-mounted parallax wheel adjusts smoothly from 9 m (10 yards) to infinity for close-to-long-range focus correction.
Exposed Locking Turrets: Toolless push-pull locking turrets provide 70 MOA of total elevation and windage travel in precise 1/4 MOA increments.
Ruggedised Construction: Nitrogen-purged, waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof 30 mm chassis rated for all firearm calibres.
Removable Zoom Lever: Includes a screw-in XL zoom throw lever for rapid magnification adjustments across the 6× to 24× range.

Specifications

Magnification Range: 6× to 24×
Objective Lens Diameter: 50 mm
Main Tube Diameter: 30 mm
Reticle: .223/.308 Marksman Reticle (Second Focal Plane, calibrated at 20×)
Click Value: 1/4 MOA
Total Elevation & Windage Travel: 70 MOA
Eye Relief: 90 mm (3.5 in)
Field of View: 6.9 m – 1.8 m @ 100 m
Overall Length: 391 mm (15.4 in)
Weight: 745 g (26.3 oz)
Mounting Compatibility: Standard 30 mm rings

Who is the Hawke Vantage HD 30 SF 6-24×50 IR for?

Long-range varmint and pest hunters using .223 Remington rifles — requires the 24× top-end magnification and 50 mm objective lens of this long range rifle scope to identify and engage small targets at extended distances with trajectory-matched aiming points.
Medium-range feral game hunters using .308 Winchester rifles — benefits from the 30 mm mono-tube chassis and .223/.308 Marksman BDC reticle calibrated at 20× to hold directly on target out to 640 metres without manual elevation dialling.
Benchrest and target shooters utilising standard centrefire calibres — utilises the precise 1/4 MOA click adjustments and 70 MOA total internal travel on exposed locking turrets for repeatable shot tracking from a supported rest.

Less suitable for: Lightweight high-mobility stalking or dense-brush hunts where the 745 g weight and 391 mm overall length add unnecessary bulk; lower-magnification, compact optics (such as a 2–7×32 or 3–9×40 scope) fit dynamic, off-hand shooting better.

SKU	HWK39826LP
Model #	14422
Brand	Hawke
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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