Can I use this scope with high-velocity .22 LR ammunition and still get accurate drops?

No, standard BDC drops on this model will not align if you are shooting high-velocity .22 LR ammunition travelling around 1,260 fps. This specific scope (Model 14223) is factory-calibrated for subsonic loads at approximately 1,057 fps. For high-velocity rounds, you should select the dedicated Hawke Rimfire .22 LR HV alternative instead.

How do I set up the ballistic reticle for accurate holdovers in metric measurements?

The glass-etched Rimfire .22 Subsonic BDC reticle is designed to be zeroed at 50 yards on 9x magnification. If you prefer working in metric distances, zero the rifle at 50 metres and simply dial your magnification down to 7.9x, allowing the holdover marks to correspond accurately to metric increments out to 200 yards.

Is this scope suitable for extremely close-range pest control around farm buildings?

This scope features a factory fixed parallax set at 75 yards (69 metres) and is optimized for typical rimfire ranges. For extreme close-range shooting under 25 to 30 metres—such as tight farmyard pest control—scopes equipped with an Adjustable Objective or side focus are better suited to eliminate parallax error.

What rings do I need to mount this 1-inch scope onto a traditional rimfire dovetail rail?

The scope features a standard 1-inch (25.4 mm) mono-tube chassis compatible with standard 1-inch ring mounts. If your rimfire rifle uses a standard dovetail rail, you can easily pair it with mounting options such as the Hawke 24101 Tactical Ring Mounts 1 Inch Medium Dovetail for a secure fit.

Rimfire Rifle Scope - Hawke Vantage 14223

The Hawke Vantage IR 3-9x40 Rimfire .22 LR Subsonic (Model 14223) is a dedicated rimfire rifle scope engineered for small game hunting, pest control, and target shooting. Built on a 1-inch (25.4 mm) mono-tube chassis, it combines an H2 optical system with 11-layer fully multi-coated lenses and a 40 mm objective lens. The scope features a glass-etched, second-focal-plane ballistic drop compensation (BDC) reticle factory-calibrated for standard .22 LR subsonic ammunition (38–40 gr at roughly 1,057 fps / 322 m/s). When zeroed at 50 yards on 9x magnification (or 50 metres at 7.9x magnification), the reticle provides pre-calculated holdover aiming points out to 200 yards in 25-yard increments.

Key Features

Subsonic Ballistic Reticle: Glass-etched Rimfire .22 Subsonic reticle eliminates holdover guesswork by matching the trajectory of 38–40 gr subsonic .22 LR rounds out to 200 yards.
Dual-Colour Illumination: Features 5 brightness levels of red and green illumination powered by an included CR2032 coin-cell battery for high-contrast reticle visibility against dark foliage and low-light terrain.
Ruggedised Housing: Nitrogen-purged, O-ring sealed, waterproof, and fog-proof 1-inch aluminium chassis tested for shock resistance across all calibres.
Low-Profile Capped Turrets: Provides 1/4 MOA click adjustments with a wide 100 MOA total elevation and windage adjustment range.

Specifications

Model: 14223
Magnification: 3–9x
Objective Lens Diameter: 40 mm
Chassis Diameter: 1-inch (25.4 mm) mono-tube
Reticle: Rimfire .22 LR Subsonic (Second Focal Plane)
Illumination: 5 levels Red / 5 levels Green (CR2032 battery)
Field of View: 13.0 m – 4.2 m @ 100 m (39.0 – 12.7 ft @ 100 yds)
Eye Relief: 90 mm (3.5 in)
Exit Pupil: 13.3 – 4.4 mm
Parallax: Fixed at 75 yards (69 metres)
Turret Clicks: 1/4 MOA
Adjustment Range: 100 MOA (Elevation and Windage)
Overall Length: 315 mm (12.4 in)
Weight: 430 g (15.2 oz)
Mounting Compatibility: Standard 1-inch rings

Who is the Hawke Vantage IR 3-9x40 Rimfire .22 Lr Subsonic for?

Australian farmers and pest controllers shooting rabbits with .22 LR rifles — benefits from pre-calculated holdover drop points calibrated specifically for subsonic ammunition, paired with a lightweight 430 g rimfire scope profile that keeps field rifles balanced during extended night or twilight paddock sweeps.
Small game hunters targeting hares and foxes at rimfire ranges — utilises 3-9x magnification, a 40 mm objective lens, and a fixed 75-yard parallax to maintain optical clarity and rapid target acquisition across typical rimfire engagement distances.

Less suitable for: High-velocity .22 LR ammunition running at approximately 1,260 fps, where standard BDC drops will not align (a dedicated high-velocity rimfire scope is recommended), or extreme close-range shooting under 25 to 30 metres (a scope equipped with an Adjustable Objective or side focus is better suited to eliminate parallax error).

SKU	HWK39817LP
Model #	14223
Brand	Hawke
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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