Is the BDC reticle on the Hawke Vantage 30 WA SF IR 4-16x50 calibrated specifically for .17 HMR ammunition?

Yes, this scope features a glass-etched Rimfire .17 HMR reticle with pre-calculated holdover aiming points tailored specifically to standard .17 HMR ballistic trajectories around 2,550 fps. The drop marks are designed for a 100 yd zero at 16x magnification or a 100 m zero at 13.1x magnification, extending your downrange performance up to the effective 250 to 300 yd limit of the calibre.

What size scope rings do I need to mount this 30 mm tube onto my rimfire rifle?

The Hawke Vantage 30 WA SF IR utilises a robust 30 mm mono-tube chassis and a large 50 mm objective lens, meaning you will need standard 30 mm scope rings (not included) with sufficient ring height to clear the objective bell on your specific rifle setup.

How does the 740 g weight affect walkabout rabbit and fox hunting out in the bush?

At 740 g, this scope is moderately heavy for a rimfire optic due to its wide-angle optical system and 30 mm chassis. While it provides excellent light transmission and high magnification for extended rimfire distances, hunters seeking an ultralight walkabout setup for all-day carrying might find smaller 1-inch, 3-9x40 alternatives more manageable.

Are there any electrical compliance or SAA certifications required for this scope in Australia?

No electrical compliance certifications or SAA approvals are needed. This optical scope is powered purely by a single internal CR2032 button battery for its dual red and green illumination, and non-transmitting optical sights running on low-voltage DC coin cells are exempt from Australian ACMA RCM labelling requirements.

.17 HMR Scope - Hawke Vantage 14294

The Hawke Vantage 30 WA SF IR 4-16×50 Rimfire .17 HMR (Model 14294) is a specialised optical rifle scope engineered specifically for .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire platforms. Built on a machined 30 mm mono-tube chassis, it combines an H2 optical system featuring 11-layer fully multi-coated lenses with a 50 mm objective lens for high light transmission. The scope features a glass-etched second focal plane (SFP) reticle with ballistic drop compensation markers calibrated to the trajectory of standard .17 HMR ammunition travelling at approximately 2,550 fps (777 m/s). With side parallax correction down to 9 m (10 yds) and push-pull locking turrets, it delivers precise targeting for small game management and target work.

Key Features

Calibre-Matched BDC Reticle: Glass-etched Rimfire .17 HMR reticle featuring pre-calculated holdover aiming points out to standard effective rimfire limits, calibrated with a 100 yd zero at 16× magnification (or 100 m zero at 13.1× magnification).
Side Parallax Focus: Integrated side focus mechanism corrects parallax error from 9 m (10 yds) to infinity.
Dual Illumination: Red and green reticle illumination powered by a single CR2032 battery, offering 5 brightness levels for varying lighting and background conditions.
Exposed Locking Turrets: Resettable, push-pull locking turrets offering 1/4 MOA click values with a wide 96 MOA total elevation and windage adjustment range.
Rugged Construction: Nitrogen-purged, waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof 30 mm aluminium chassis designed to withstand field use.

Product Specifications

Magnification: 4–16×
Objective Lens Diameter: 50 mm
Main Tube Diameter: 30 mm (requires 30 mm rings)
Reticle: Rimfire .17 HMR (Glass-etched, Second Focal Plane)
Field of View: 9.6 m – 2.6 m @ 100 m (28.8 – 7.8 ft @ 100 yds)
Eye Relief: 90 mm (3.5 in)
Exit Pupil: 12.5 – 3.1 mm
Parallax Adjustment: 9 m (10 yds) to infinity
Adjustment Click Value: 1/4 MOA
Total Adjustment Range: 96 MOA (elevation and windage)
Illumination: Red / Green (5 brightness levels, 1× CR2032 battery)
Overall Length: 347 mm (13.7 in)
Weight: 740 g (26.1 oz)

Who is the Hawke Vantage 30 WA SF IR 4-16x50 .17 HMR for?

Rabbit and hare pest controllers — utilizes a calibre-specific ballistic reticle matched to .17 HMR trajectories alongside 4–16× magnification, allowing shooters to place precise holdover shots on small vermin without manual turret adjustments.
Fox hunters operating at extended rimfire distances — features a large 50 mm objective lens combined with an illuminated reticle and a 30 mm mono-tube to maximise low-light visibility during dusk and dawn predator control out to 250–300 yds.
Precision rimfire target shooters — provides a fine side-focus parallax wheel focusing as close as 9 m (10 yds) with 96 MOA of total turret travel, delivering sharp target resolution and exact point-of-impact adjustments for close to medium-range rimfire benchrest shooting.

Less suitable for: Long-range shooting beyond standard .17 HMR effective limits of 250 to 300 yds, or shooters using non-.17 HMR calibres like .22 LR or .22 WMR (where a standard Mil-Dot or MOA reticle dialling scope is better suited), as well as hunters seeking an ultralight walkabout setup who would be better served by a smaller 1-inch tube, 3–9×40 rimfire scope rather than this 740 g optic.

SKU	HWK39736LP
Model #	14294
Brand	Hawke
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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