Is the Hawke Vantage 30 WA IR 1-4x24 suitable for heavy-recoil centrefire rifles used in Australian scrub hunting?

Yes, this scope is officially rated as all-calibre rated and shockproof, making it fully capable of handling heavy-recoil centrefire rifles and slug guns commonly used for targeting feral pigs in dense bush. It features a robust 30 mm mono-tube aluminium chassis and weighs just 421 g, ensuring it won't unbalance lightweight hunting carbines during all-day field carry.

What is the parallax setting on this model, and can I use it for close-range rimfire target shooting under 25 metres?

The Hawke Vantage 30 1-4x24 has its parallax fixed at 100 yards (91 metres). Because it lacks an adjustable objective or side focus, precision close-range rimfire or airgun target shooting under 25 metres is better served by Hawke Vantage models equipped with AO or Side Focus.

What kind of rings or mounts do I need to attach this scope to my rifle?

This scope features a 30 mm main tube chassis and requires standard 30 mm riflescope rings or mounts. Depending on your rifle setup, it is compatible with Weaver, Picatinny, or rimfire dovetail bases. For instance, if you are mounting to a rail system, pairing it with standard 30 mm Picatinny or Weaver rings will ensure a secure fit.

Does this optic require any Australian electrical approvals or a mains power connection?

No electrical approvals or mains connections are required. The unit is a purely optical instrument powered exclusively by a single standard CR2032 3V lithium coin cell used solely to illuminate the L4A Dot reticle. It does not connect to 240V mains power and does not require SAA or ACMA RCM electrical certification.

1-4x24 Riflescope - Hawke Vantage 14273

The Hawke Vantage 30 WA IR 1-4x24 (Model 14273) is a low-power variable optic engineered for rapid target acquisition at close to medium engagement ranges (0 to 200 metres). Built on a 30 mm machined aluminium mono-tube chassis, it features an optical system with 11-layer fully multi-coated (FMC) lenses and a second focal plane glass-etched L4A Dot reticle. Designed to withstand heavy recoil, the shockproof and nitrogen-purged chassis delivers a 42.0 m to 10.5 m field of view at 100 m, making it suited for fast-moving game and brush hunting environments.

Key Features

H2 Optical System: Equipped with 11-layer fully multi-coated optics on a 24 mm objective lens to enhance light transmission and minimise glare.
Illuminated L4A Dot Reticle: Second focal plane (SFP) glass-etched reticle with 5 levels of red and green illumination powered by a single CR2032 3V coin battery.
Capped Low-Profile Turrets: Provides 1/2 MOA click increments with a total adjustment range of 100 MOA for both windage and elevation.
Rugged Chassis: Machined 30 mm aluminium mono-tube body that is all-calibre recoil rated, waterproof, and nitrogen-purged for fog-proof integrity.
Fast Handling: Features a high-torque rubberised zoom ring, fast-focus eyebell, and 90 mm of eye relief for quick head placement.

Specifications

Magnification: 1–4x
Objective Lens Diameter: 24 mm
Main Tube Diameter: 30 mm mono-tube
Reticle: Glass-etched L4A Dot (SFP)
Field of View: 42.0 – 10.5 m @ 100 m (126.0 – 31.5 ft @ 100 yds)
Eye Relief: 90 mm (3.5 in)
Exit Pupil: 24.0 – 6.0 mm
Turret Increments: 1/2 MOA
Adjustment Range: 100 MOA (Windage and Elevation)
Parallax: Fixed at 100 yds (91 m)
Length: 260 mm (10.2 in)
Weight: 421 g (14.9 oz)
Mounting Compatibility: Standard 30 mm scope rings on Weaver, Picatinny, or rimfire dovetail bases

Who is the Hawke Vantage 30 WA IR 1-4x24 for?

Scrub hunters and pest controllers — benefits from the wide 42.0 m field of view at 1x magnification and a lightweight 421 g mono-tube build, allowing fast, two-eyes-open tracking of feral pigs in dense timber without unbalancing a mobile carry rifle.
Driven game and practical sporting carbine shooters — uses the true 1-4x magnification range and low-profile 1/2 MOA click turrets on this low-power variable rifle scope to quickly transition between close-quarters targets and medium-range shots out to 200 metres.

Less suitable for: Precision close-range rimfire or airgun target shooting under 25 m due to the fixed 100-yard parallax, which is better served by adjustable objective (AO) or side-focus rifle scopes, and long-range shooting past 300 m, which requires higher-magnification optics such as 3-9x40 or 4-12x50 scopes with holdover reticles.

SKU	HWK39820LP
Model #	14273
Brand	Hawke
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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