Hawke Airmax 3-9×40 AO

Description

Hawke Airmax 3-9×40 AO Product description

• AMX Reticle Calibrated for Airgun Trajectories: The AMX reticle features holdover marks positioned specifically for airgun pellet trajectories rather than centrefire ballistics. As a second focal plane design, the holdover marks are calibrated at a specific reference magnification, allowing the shooter to engage targets at known distances using the appropriate mark without turret adjustment — a practical workflow for pest control and small game hunting where quick, repeated shots at varying distances are common.
• Adjustable Objective Parallax from 9 Metres: The adjustable objective (AO) ring corrects parallax from 9 metres to infinity, covering the close to medium distances typical of airgun use where parallax error is most likely to affect shot placement accuracy. Eliminating parallax at the actual target distance ensures the reticle is precisely superimposed on the target regardless of minor eye position variations.
• Wide-Angle Field of View with 16-Layer Lenses: The wide-angle optical design delivers a field of view of 12.4 metres at 100 metres at minimum magnification — notably broad for a 3–9× airgun scope — combined with 16-layer fully multi-coated lenses providing high light transmission and a clear image across the magnification range. An exit pupil of 13.3 mm at 3× supports image brightness in variable outdoor light.
• Compact 1-Inch Build for Airgun Platforms: At 310 mm in length and 519 g, the scope is well proportioned for use on a wide range of air rifles. The standard 1-inch tube ensures compatibility with the full range of airgun mounts, including those designed for 11mm dovetail rails found on most spring-powered and PCP air rifles.
• Capped Low-Profile Turrets: The capped, low-profile, resettable turrets provide 80 MOA of elevation and windage adjustment in ¼ MOA click increments, protecting the zero from accidental movement during carry and handling while providing sufficient adjustment range for zeroing across a variety of air rifle platforms and pellet weights.

About the Airmax Series

The Hawke Airmax series is Hawke’s dedicated airgun scope range, developed specifically for the optical and mechanical requirements of air rifle shooting. All Airmax models feature the proprietary AMX reticle — calibrated for airgun pellet trajectories — and 16-layer fully multi-coated lenses, with close-range parallax adjustment as a consistent feature across the lineup.

The series spans a broad range of configurations: from compact, lightweight 1-inch tube models with adjustable objective parallax for general airgun use, through to the higher-specified 30mm wide-angle side focus models designed for field target and HFT competition. All configurations are built on Hawke’s H2 optical system and share the same airgun-specific design philosophy — close-range parallax correction, a wide field of view, and a reticle matched to airgun ballistics.

The standard Airmax WA sub-series uses a 1-inch mono-tube chassis with an adjustable objective parallax ring and capped low-profile resettable turrets. The non-illuminated AMX reticle variants — including this 3-9×40 — provide the core Airmax optical and reticle specification in the most compact and accessible package in the lineup, suited to hunters and recreational airgun shooters who want a purpose-designed optic without the added cost of illumination or the larger dimensions of the 30mm models.

About the Model (Hawke Airmax 3-9×40 AO AMX)

The Hawke Airmax 3-9×40 AO AMX is a non-illuminated airgun scope designed for pest control, small game hunting, and recreational airgun shooting across close to medium distances. The 3–9× magnification range provides a 3× zoom ratio with a wide-angle field of view of 12.4 metres at 100 metres at minimum power — broad enough for fast target identification in field and garden settings — and a 9× upper end adequate for precise shot placement at the typical distances where air rifles are used most effectively.

The 40mm objective lens, combined with the H2 optical system and 16-layer fully multi-coated lenses, delivers high light transmission and a clear image across the magnification range. An exit pupil of 13.3 mm at 3× supports a bright, accessible sight picture at low power in variable outdoor lighting. The 90mm of eye relief is comfortable across the full range of air rifle platforms.

The AMX reticle provides airgun-calibrated holdover marks as a second focal plane design, allowing the shooter to apply distance-specific holdovers without adjusting the turrets — a practical advantage for pest control and hunting where shots may be taken at varying distances in rapid succession. The AO parallax ring corrects parallax from 9 metres to infinity, accommodating the close-range distances where airgun parallax error is most significant. The capped, low-profile, resettable turrets provide 80 MOA of elevation and windage adjustment in ¼ MOA click increments. The fast-focus eyebell allows rapid dioptre adjustment. The mono-tube is nitrogen purged and fully sealed, providing waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof performance rated for all calibres. Overall length is 310 mm and weight is 519 g.

About Hawke

Hawke Optics is a British optics brand registered in England and Wales, with products distributed across Europe, North America, and international markets. The company produces a broad range of optical products including riflescopes, airgun scopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, red dot sights, and laser rangefinders, covering applications from hunting and precision shooting to nature observation and marine use.

Hawke organises its riflescope lineup into distinct optical system tiers — from the entry-level H2 through H5 to the flagship H7 — with each tier reflecting the glass specification, coating technology, and mechanical feature level of the products within it. The Airmax series is built on the H2 system and represents Hawke’s dedicated airgun scope range, covering applications from recreational shooting and pest control through to field target and HFT competition.

Main Features

• Magnification: 3–9×
• Objective Lens Diameter: 40 mm
• Main Tube Diameter: 1 inch (25.4 mm)
• Reticle: AMX
• Reticle Position: Second Focal Plane (SFP)
• Illumination: No
• Click Value: ¼ MOA
• Elevation Adjustment Range: 80 MOA
• Windage Adjustment Range: 80 MOA
• Elevation Turret: Capped, Low-Profile, Resettable
• Windage Turret: Capped, Low-Profile, Resettable
• Parallax Adjustment: Adjustable Objective (AO), 9 m to ∞
• Field of View: 12.4–4.5 m @ 100 m / 37.2–13.6 ft @ 100 yds
• Eye Relief: 90 mm
• Exit Pupil: 13.3–4.4 mm
• Optical System: H2
• Lens Coating: Fully Multi-Coated, 16 layers
• Length: 310 mm
• Weight: 519 g
• Construction: Nitrogen purged, waterproof, fogproof, shockproof, all calibre rated

Warranty

The riflescope is covered by a 10-year warranty.

In the Box

• Riflescope
• Lens Covers
• Lens Cloth
• Instruction Manual

General properties

Optical properties

Turret properties

Reticle properties

Parallax properties

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