What specific straight-wall calibres is the Straight-Wall Marksman reticle on the Hawke 14217 calibrated for?

The glass-etched BDC reticle is specifically calibrated for straight-walled centre-fire cartridges such as the .45-70 Government, .450 Bushmaster, .350 Legend, and .400 Legend. It features a 100-yard zero cross with precise holdover marks at 150, 200, 250, and 300 yards when used at its maximum 9x magnification.

How does the fixed 100-yard parallax setting affect performance when hunting in dense Australian brush at very close ranges?

The scope features a fixed parallax set at 100 yards, meaning targets shot inside 50 metres or extended beyond 400 metres will be prone to optical parallax error. For close-quarters brush hunting of feral pigs or deer within 50 metres, you will need to maintain consistent eye alignment behind the 90 mm eye relief to minimise potential point-of-aim shift.

What type of mounting rings do I need to attach this riflescope to my rifle?

The Hawke Vantage IR 3-9x40 features a standard 1-inch (25.4 mm) mono-tube chassis. You will need to pair it with standard 1-inch mounting rings that match your rifle's specific rail system, whether that is Picatinny, Weaver, or traditional dovetail bases.

Does the reticle illumination require any special electrical certification or mains power adapter for use in Australia?

No mains power connection or SAA/RCM electrical certification is required. The reticle illumination is entirely self-powered by a single CR2032 3V lithium coin battery, driving the dual-colour red and green glass-etched illumination across 5 brightness levels.

Straight-Wall Riflescope - Hawke 14217

The Hawke Vantage IR 3-9x40 Straight-Wall Marksman (Model 14217) is an illuminated, second focal plane riflescope engineered specifically for straight-walled centre-fire cartridges. Built on a 1-inch (25.4 mm) mono-tube chassis, it combines Hawke's System H2 11-layer fully multi-coated optics with a dedicated glass-etched BDC reticle. Calibrated at maximum 9x magnification, the reticle provides a 100-yard zero crosshair alongside holdover points for 150, 200, 250, and 300 yards, delivering reliable ballistic compensation for moderate-range hunting setups.

Key Features

Calibrated Straight-Wall Reticle: Etched ballistic drop compensation reticle specifically tuned for straight-wall cartridges, providing distinct aiming points out to 300 yards at 9x magnification.
Dual-Colour Illumination: Glass-etched reticle offering 5 levels of red and green brightness via a side rheostat, powered by an included CR2032 3V coin battery.
System H2 Optical System: 40 mm objective lens treated with 11 layers of anti-reflective multi-coatings for enhanced light transmission and edge-to-edge clarity.
Low-Profile Capped Turrets: Precise 1/4 MOA fingertip adjustments protected by threaded caps, offering a total adjustment range of 100 MOA for both windage and elevation.
Ruggedised Chassis: Nitrogen-purged, shockproof, waterproof, and fog-proof 1-inch aluminium housing designed to withstand heavy centre-fire recoil.

Product Specifications

Magnification: 3–9x
Objective Lens Diameter: 40 mm
Main Tube Diameter: 1-inch (25.4 mm) mono-tube
Focal Plane: Second Focal Plane (SFP)
Eye Relief: 90 mm (3.5 inches)
Field of View: 13.0 m – 4.2 m @ 100 m (39.0 – 12.7 ft @ 100 yds)
Turret Click Value: 1/4 MOA
Total Adjustment Range: 100 MOA (Elevation & Windage)
Parallax: Fixed at 100 yards (91 m)
Overall Length: 315 mm (12.4 inches)
Weight: 430 g (15.2 oz)
Battery Type: 1x CR2032 3V

Who is the Hawke Vantage IR 3-9x40 Straight-Wall Marksman for?

Straight-wall centre-fire hunters — Delivers direct trajectory compensation for calibres such as .45-70 Government, .450 Bushmaster, .350 Legend, and .400 Legend via etched holdover marks calibrated at 9x magnification out to 300 yards.
Scrub and woodland stalkers — Combines a lightweight 430 g overall weight, 90 mm eye relief, and 3-9x magnification with a 40 mm objective lens for fast, stable target acquisition when pursuing feral pigs and deer in dense cover.

Less suitable for: Long-range shooting beyond 300 yards, high-velocity bottleneck cartridges (such as .308 Win or 6.5 Creedmoor), and precision shooting inside 50 metres or past 400 metres where the fixed 100-yard parallax causes optical error; hunters in these scenarios require a riflescope with an Adjustable Objective (AO) or side-focus parallax mechanism and a standard Mil-Dot or calibre-specific high-velocity reticle.

SKU	HWK39708LP
Model #	14217
Brand	Hawke
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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