The Hawke Vantage 30 WA FD IR 1–4x24 L4A Fiber Dot (Model 14500) is a low power variable rifle scope designed for fast target acquisition and close-quarters shooting. Built on a 30 mm mono-tube chassis, this optic combines an H2 optical system with 11-layer fully multi-coated lenses and a 24 mm objective lens. It features an L4A Fiber Dot second focal plane reticle with daylight-visible red illumination across 11 brightness settings. Nitrogen-purged, waterproof, and shockproof across all calibres, the scope provides a wide field of view ranging from 42.0 m down to 10.5 m at 100 m, with a constant 90 mm eye relief.

Key Features

• Wide-Angle Optical System: Hawke System H2 optics with 11-layer fully multi-coated glass provide a wide-angle field of view (23.7° to 6.0°).
• Fiber-Optic Illumination: L4A Fiber Dot reticle features daylight-bright red center-dot illumination controlled by an 11-stage stepped rheostat powered by an included CR2032 battery.
• Capped Low-Profile Turrets: Resettable turrets offer precise 1/2 MOA click adjustments with a total elevation and windage adjustment range of 280 MOA.
• Rapid Magnification Changes: Features a high-torque knurled zoom ring fitted with a removable throw lever.
• Rugged Housing: Constructed from a single-piece 30 mm aluminium mono-tube that is all-calibre rated, shockproof, waterproof, and nitrogen-purged to prevent internal fogging.

Technical Specifications

• Magnification: 1–4x
• Objective Lens Diameter: 24 mm
• Main Tube Diameter: 30 mm
• Reticle: L4A Fiber Dot (Second Focal Plane)
• Illumination: Red (11 brightness levels)
• Field of View: 42.0 – 10.5 m @ 100 m (126 – 31.5 ft @ 100 yds)
• Eye Relief: 90 mm (3.5 in)
• Exit Pupil: 24 – 6 mm
• Parallax: Fixed at 91 m (100 yds)
• Click Value: 1/2 MOA
• Total Adjustment Range: 280 MOA (elevation and windage)
• Length: 260 mm (10.2 in)
• Weight: 455 g (16.0 oz)
• Battery Type: 1x CR2032 (included)

Who is the Hawke Vantage 30 WA 1-4x24 L4A FD for?

• Driven bush hunters pursuing feral pigs and goats in thick brush — requires a lightweight 455 g (16.0 oz) low power variable rifle scope built on a 30 mm mono-tube chassis that delivers a wide 42.0 m field of view at 100 m for tracking fast-moving game through dense scrub.
• Dangerous game hunters — benefits from true 1x magnification paired with a daylight-visible illuminated fiber-optic center dot and 90 mm of eye relief, allowing rapid, both-eyes-open target acquisition on close-quarters charging game with precise 1/2 MOA turret adjustments.

Less suitable for: Long-range engagements beyond 200 to 300 m, where the 4x maximum magnification and fixed 100-yard parallax reach their practical limit; these scenarios require a higher-magnification optic such as a 3–9x, 2.5–10x, or 4–12x scope with adjustable parallax.