What rings do I need to mount the Hawke Vantage IR 3-9x50 to my rifle?

This scope requires standard 1-inch (25.4 mm) scope rings. Because of the large 50 mm objective lens, you will need to select medium or high profile mounts to ensure the objective bell clears your rifle barrel and receiver.

How does the fixed parallax perform at closer ranges or for rimfire and airgun use?

The parallax on this model is factory-fixed at 100 yards (91 m), making it optimised for field distances between 50 m and 250 m. For close-range shooting under 50 m, an adjustable objective model such as the Hawke Vantage IR 3-9x50 AO Mil Dot is recommended instead.

Does this riflescope require any special Australian electrical certifications for its illumination?

No. The scope is a purely optical instrument powered by a single CR2032 3V coin cell battery for its red and green illumination. It does not connect to 240V mains power and does not require Australian SAA or RCM electrical safety compliance.

How does the 50 mm objective lens and illumination hold up during low-light dawn and dusk hunts?

The large 50 mm objective lens paired with 11-layer fully multi-coated H2 optics gathers exceptional light during dawn and dusk. Additionally, the dual red and green illuminated L4A Dot reticle features five brightness settings each, helping you maintain a clear aiming point against dark bush backgrounds.

Hunting Riflescope - Hawke Vantage IR 14229

The Hawke Vantage IR 3-9x50 L4A Dot riflescope (Model 14229) is a variable-power optical sight engineered for short-to-medium field shooting, game hunting, and low-light pest control. Built around a 1-inch (25.4 mm) mono-tube aluminium chassis, it features an H2 optical system with 11-layer fully multi-coated lenses and a glass-etched L4A Dot reticle on the second focal plane. The large 50 mm objective lens delivers an exit pupil range of 16.7 mm to 5.6 mm, maximising light transmission during dawn, dusk, or in heavily wooded terrain. Dual red and green illumination provides five brightness levels in each colour, powered by a single CR2032 3V button cell battery.

Key Features

Optical Performance: 3–9× magnification paired with a 50 mm objective lens and 11-layer fully multi-coated optics for enhanced low-light clarity.
Illuminated Reticle: Glass-etched L4A Dot reticle with selectable red and green illumination across 5 brightness levels and intermediate off positions.
Durable Construction: 1-inch (25.4 mm) mono-tube aluminium chassis that is nitrogen-purged, waterproof, fog-proof, and rated for all calibres and recoil levels.
Adjustment Controls: Capped low-profile turrets delivering 1/4 MOA click values with a total elevation and windage adjustment range of 90 MOA.
Handling and Focusing: High-torque zoom ring, fast-focus eyebell, and a constant 89 mm eye relief across the magnification range.

Product Specifications

Model Number: 14229
Magnification: 3–9×
Objective Lens Diameter: 50 mm
Tube Diameter: 1 inch (25.4 mm) mono-tube
Reticle: L4A Dot (Second Focal Plane, glass-etched)
Illumination: Red / Green (5 levels each), powered by 1× CR2032 3V battery
Field of View: 11.2 m – 3.6 m @ 100 m (33.6 – 11.0 ft @ 100 yds)
Eye Relief: 89 mm (3.5 in)
Exit Pupil: 16.7 mm – 5.6 mm
Parallax: Fixed at 91 m (100 yds)
Turret Clicks: 1/4 MOA
Total Adjustment Range: 90 MOA (Elevation & Windage)
Overall Length: 343 mm (13.5 in)
Weight: 498 g (17.6 oz)
Mount Compatibility: Standard 1-inch rings (medium or high rings recommended to clear the 50 mm objective bell)

Who is the Hawke Vantage IR 3-9x50 for?

General Game Hunters: Benefits from a 498 g overall weight and a 90 MOA total elevation and windage adjustment range, delivering a robust, weatherproof variable-power riflescope for tracking feral pigs and goats across variable field terrain.
Low-Light Pest Controllers: Relies on the light-gathering capacity of the 50 mm objective lens paired with 3-9x magnification and dual-colour reticle illumination to acquire foxes and rabbits in low-light dusk or dawn conditions.

Less suitable for: Close-range shooting under 50 m with rimfire or airgun platforms where an adjustable objective or side-focus parallax model is required, as well as precision target shooting beyond 300 m where a high-magnification riflescope featuring side-focus parallax and a mil/BDC ranging reticle is recommended.

SKU	HWK39713LP
Model #	14229
Brand	Hawke
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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