Is the parallax adjustable on the Hawke Vantage 30 WA FD IR 3-12x56?

No, the parallax on this model is factory-fixed at 100 yards (91 metres), which is optimized for typical medium-range hunting between 50 and 300 metres. For ultra-close ranges under 25 to 50 metres, a side focus or adjustable objective model would be better suited to eliminate parallax error.

What scope rings do I need to mount this 56mm objective scope to my rifle?

Because of the large 56mm objective bell, you will need standard 30 mm scope rings with a high profile to ensure proper clearance over your rifle barrel and sporter contour. It features a 30 mm mono-tube chassis designed to provide robust durability against heavy centrefire recoil.

How does the illuminated reticle perform in low-light conditions like dawn and dusk?

This scope features an L4A Fiber Dot reticle with a daylight-bright center dot powered by a multi-stage stepped rheostat and a single CR2032 lithium coin battery. Combined with the 56mm objective lens and 11-layer fully multi-coated H2 optics, it is specifically engineered to maximize light transmission during early morning, late evening, and spotlighting sessions.

Does this optic require any Australian electrical compliance certifications like RCM or SAA?

No electrical compliance certifications such as SAA or RCM are required because this is a passive optical riflescope. It is powered solely by a standard 3V CR2032 coin-cell battery for the illuminated reticle and does not connect to 240V mains power or include any charging ports.

Hunting Riflescope - Hawke 14540 3-12x56

The Hawke Vantage 30 WA FD IR 3-12x56 (Model 14540) is a low-light hunting riflescope built around the H2 Wide Angle optical system. Featuring a 30 mm machined aluminium mono-tube chassis and an oversized 56 mm objective lens with 11-layer fully multi-coated optics, it is designed to maximise light transmission during dawn, dusk, and spotlighting conditions. The optic utilizes a Second Focal Plane L4A German-style etched-glass reticle integrated with Hawke's daylight-bright Fiber Dot illumination, powered by an included CR2032 coin-cell battery with a multi-stage rheostat control.

Key Features

Fiber Dot Reticle: Etched-glass L4A reticle featuring a daylight-bright illuminated center dot powered by a stepped rheostat.
Wide Angle H2 Optics: 11-layer fully multi-coated optical system providing a wide field of view from 14.6 m down to 3.8 m at 100 metres.
Robust 30 mm Chassis: Mono-tube machined aluminium housing rated shockproof across all calibres, including high-recoil magnum rifles.
Capped Low-Profile Turrets: Precise 1/4 MOA click adjustments offering 100 MOA of total internal elevation and windage travel.
All-Weather Reliability: Nitrogen-purged housing that is sealed waterproof and fogproof with a fast-focus eyebell.

Specifications

Model Number: 14540
Magnification: 3–12x
Objective Lens Diameter: 56 mm
Main Tube Diameter: 30 mm
Reticle: L4A Fiber Dot (Second Focal Plane)
Illumination: Multi-stage red rheostat (1x CR2032 battery)
Click Value: 1/4 MOA
Adjustment Range: 100 MOA (Elevation and Windage)
Parallax: Fixed at 100 yds (91 m)
Eye Relief: 90 mm – 102 mm
Field of View (@ 100 m): 14.6 m – 3.8 m
Overall Length: 339 mm
Weight: 645 g
Mounting Compatibility: High 30 mm rings (required to clear the 56 mm objective bell)

Who is the Hawke Vantage 30 WA 3-12x56 for?

Dawn and dusk deer stalkers — requires the light-gathering capability of a large 56 mm objective lens paired with a 30 mm mono-tube chassis to maintain target visibility on fallow, red, or sambar deer during low-light transitions.
Feral pig and fox hunters — benefits from the 3-12x magnification range and 1/4 MOA click adjustments when tracking and engaging targets across open paddocks or under spotlight.

Less suitable for: Ultra-close shooting under 25 to 50 metres, where an Adjustable Objective (AO) or Side Focus scope is better suited to eliminate parallax error; long-range precision target shooting past 400 metres, which is better served by a First Focal Plane optic with exposed tactical turrets and parallax adjustment; and high-alpine hunts requiring extensive carry, where a lighter 1-inch tube riflescope with a 40 mm or 44 mm objective reduces overall carry weight below this 645 g unit.

SKU	HWK39722LP
Model #	14540
Brand	Hawke
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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