How close can I focus the parallax on the Hawke Vantage IR 4-12x50 AO, and is it suitable for air rifles and rimfires?

The Adjustable Objective (AO) allows you to adjust the parallax focus down to 9 metres (10 yards) all the way to infinity. This close-focus capability makes it exceptionally well-suited for airgun and rimfire pest controllers engaging small game at close quarters, as well as centrefire varmint shooters operating at medium range.

What type of rings do I need to mount this 50mm objective scope onto my rifle?

The Hawke Vantage IR 4-12x50 AO features a 1-inch (25.4 mm) main mono-tube. Due to the large 50mm objective lens bell, you will typically need standard 1-inch medium-to-high ring mounts to ensure proper clearance over your rifle barrel.

How does the illuminated Mil Dot reticle perform in low-light outback conditions like dawn or dusk?

The scope is built on Hawke's H2 optical system utilizing 11-layer fully multi-coated lenses for enhanced light transmission and contrast. Combined with the large 50mm objective lens and the glass-etched Mil Dot reticle featuring dual-colour red and green illumination (with 5 brightness levels each), it delivers clear target acquisition during early morning or late afternoon hunting.

Are there any electrical compliance approvals or special chargers required for the illumination feature in Australia?

No mains electrical compliance or SAA/RCM certifications are required because the scope operates entirely on a self-contained CR2032 3V lithium coin cell battery. As a retailer in Australia, we ensure compliance with mandatory ACCC button battery safety packaging and warning labelling requirements for the included battery.

Is this riflescope rated to handle heavy recoil from spring-piston airguns and large calibres?

Yes, Hawke rates the Vantage series as 'All Calibre Rated' and specifically tests them for heavy bi-directional shock resistance required by spring-piston airguns. It is nitrogen-purged, O-ring sealed, waterproof, and fog-proof, ensuring it stands up to harsh Australian bush and outback hunting environments.

Rifle Scope - Hawke Vantage 14252

The Hawke Vantage IR 4-12x50 AO (Mil Dot IR) is an adjustable objective riflescope engineered for small-game hunting, pest control, and varmint shooting. Built on a 1-inch (25.4 mm) mono-tube chassis, it features an H2 optical system with 11-layer fully multi-coated optics and a large 50 mm objective lens for optimal light transmission during dawn and dusk. The glass-etched second focal plane Mil Dot reticle includes dual-colour red and green illumination with 5 brightness levels per colour, powered by an included CR2032 battery. The adjustable objective (AO) design eliminates parallax from 9 metres (10 yards) out to infinity, making it versatile across both close-range pest control and mid-range field shooting.

Key Features

Optical System: 4–12x magnification paired with an 11-layer fully multi-coated 50 mm objective lens for enhanced low-light contrast.
Illuminated Mil Dot Reticle: Glass-etched reticle offering dual red and green illumination with 5 selectable brightness levels.
Adjustable Objective (AO): Front parallax focus adjustable from 9 m (10 yds) to infinity.
Turrets & Adjustment: Capped, low-profile 1/4 MOA finger-adjustable turrets with 90 MOA total windage and elevation travel.
Rugged Construction: Nitrogen-purged, waterproof, fog-proof, and rated shockproof for all firearm calibres and spring-piston airguns.

Specifications

Model Number: 14252
Magnification: 4–12x
Objective Lens Diameter: 50 mm
Main Tube Diameter: 1 inch (25.4 mm)
Focal Plane: Second Focal Plane (SFP)
Reticle: Mil Dot IR (Glass-etched, Red/Green illumination)
Eye Relief: 90 mm (3.5 in)
Field of View: 8.7–2.9 m @ 100 m (26.2–8.7 ft @ 100 yds)
Exit Pupil: 12.5–4.2 mm
Click Value: 1/4 MOA
Elevation / Windage Adjustment Range: 90 MOA
Parallax Focus: 9 m / 10 yds to infinity
Length: 349 mm (13.7 in)
Weight: 600 g (21.2 oz)
Power Source: 1 × CR2032 3V lithium battery

Who is the Hawke Vantage IR 4-12x50 AO for?

Rimfire and airgun pest controllers — requires parallax correction down to 9 m (10 yds) to maintain sharp focus on close-range targets such as rabbits and foxes, which this adjustable objective hunting riflescope provides via its front focus ring.
Centrefire varmint hunters — utilizes 4–12x magnification combined with a 50 mm objective lens to deliver clear target identification and enhanced light gathering across medium shooting ranges.
Low-light hunters — benefits from the 1-inch mono-tube chassis housing dual-colour red and green illuminated reticle settings to maintain reticle contrast against dark backgrounds at dawn and dusk.

Less suitable for: Long-range precision shooting beyond 500–600 m, where scopes with higher magnification (16x–24x+), 30 mm or 34 mm main tubes, and exposed dialling turrets are better suited, or ultralight backcountry stalking setups where total optic weight must remain strictly under 400–450 g using smaller 32–40 mm objectives.

SKU	HWK39716LP
Model #	14252
Brand	Hawke
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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