How does the fixed parallax at 100 yards affect close-range pest control or air rifle shooting in Australia?

The Hawke Vantage IR 3-9x40 has its parallax factory-set at 100 yards (91 metres). For standard rimfire and centrefire hunting, this performs exceptionally well, but extreme close-range shooting under 20 to 25 metres—such as tight-quarters barn or backyard pest control with an air rifle—may introduce slight parallax error. Shooters who need precise focus at very close distances should look for an adjustable objective (AO) model instead.

Is this rifle scope suitable for Australian walk-and-stalk bush hunting and low-light conditions?

Yes, weighing only 430 grams with a slim 1-inch mono-tube chassis, it adds minimal fatigue during long walk-and-stalk sessions in the Australian bush. For low-light dawn and dusk engagements, the 11-layer fully multi-coated optics maximize light transmission, while the glass-etched Mil Dot reticle features dual-colour red and green illumination with 5 brightness levels to aid target acquisition.

What mounting hardware do I need to attach the Hawke Vantage IR 3-9x40 to my rifle?

This scope features a 1-inch (25.4 mm) main tube diameter and requires standard 1-inch ring mounts, which are widely available at Australian shooting retailers and must be purchased separately. The low-profile capped turrets offer 1/4 MOA adjustments, providing a total adjustment range of 100 MOA for both windage and elevation once securely mounted.

Does this optic require any Australian electrical certifications or an SAA plug?

No electrical certifications or Australian plugs are required because this is a purely optical sighting device powered by a single non-mains CR2032 coin cell battery for the reticle illumination. It does not connect to 240V mains power and is exempt from RCM electrical compliance regulations.

Rifle Scope - Hawke Vantage IR 14221

The Hawke Vantage IR 3-9x40 (model 14221) is a variable power rifle scope built on an optical System H2 platform with an 11-layer fully multi-coated optical system. Featuring a 1-inch mono-tube chassis, a 40 mm objective lens, and a glass-etched Mil Dot illuminated reticle, this optic delivers clear light transmission and versatile aiming points for small-game hunting, pest control, and target shooting across rimfire, centrefire, and air rifle platforms.

Key Features

11-Layer Fully Multi-Coated Optics: Maximises light transmission and target contrast across the 3–9x magnification range.
Illuminated Glass-Etched Reticle: Mil Dot reticle features 4 mil-dots in each direction with dual-colour red and green illumination across 5 stepped brightness levels, powered by an included CR2032 battery.
Durable Mono-Tube Chassis: Built from a 1-inch (25.4 mm) machined aluminium mono-tube that is nitrogen-purged, shockproof, waterproof, and fog-proof.
Low-Profile Capped Turrets: Resettable 1/4 MOA click adjustments offering 100 MOA of total elevation and windage travel.

Specifications

Magnification: 3–9x
Objective Lens Diameter: 40 mm
Main Tube Diameter: 1 inch (25.4 mm)
Eye Relief: 90 mm (3.5 in)
Field of View: 13–4.2 m @ 100 m (39–12.7 ft @ 100 yds)
Exit Pupil: 13.3–4.4 mm
Parallax: Fixed at 100 yds (91 m)
Turret Clicks: 1/4 MOA (100 MOA total adjustment range)
Overall Length: 315 mm (12.4 in)
Weight: 430 g (15.2 oz)

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

Rimfire pest control shooters targeting rabbits and foxes — Uses the 3–9x magnification range and 40 mm objective lens to maintain a clear sight picture and flexible target framing at standard rimfire shooting distances.
Australian walk-and-stalk bush hunters — Carries easily through thick scrub and open terrain due to the compact 430 g weight and 1-inch main tube chassis of this variable power rifle scope, coupled with 90 mm of eye relief for fast shoulder mounting.
Air rifle plinking and target shooters — Relies on the shockproof, all-calibre-rated chassis and glass-etched reticle that withstands bi-directional spring-piston recoil while providing 90 mm of safe eye relief.

Less suitable for: Extreme close-range shooting under 20–25 metres due to the fixed 100-yard parallax setting, or precision long-range target shooting beyond approximately 300 metres; shooters requiring close-focus capabilities should consider an adjustable objective (AO) rifle scope with parallax adjustment down to 10 yards.

SKU	HWK39711LP
Model #	14221
Brand	Hawke
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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