Hawke Airmax 4-12×50 AO

Description

Hawke Airmax 4-12×50 AO Product description

• 50mm Objective Lens for Enhanced Low-Light Performance: The 50mm objective lens delivers an exit pupil of 12.5 mm at 4× — noticeably larger than the equivalent 40mm model at the same magnification — providing a brighter, more accessible sight picture in the variable and reduced-light outdoor conditions typical of early morning and late evening airgun hunting and pest control sessions.
• AMX Reticle Calibrated for Airgun Trajectories: The AMX reticle features holdover marks positioned specifically for the arc trajectory of airgun pellets, allowing the shooter to engage targets at known distances without dialling the turrets between shots. As a second focal plane design, the holdover marks are calibrated at a specific reference magnification, making this a practical tool for pest control and small game hunting where targets may be at varying distances during a single session.
• Adjustable Objective Parallax from 9 Metres: The adjustable objective (AO) ring corrects parallax from 9 metres to infinity, covering the close to medium distances where airgun parallax error has the most practical impact on shot placement. At the higher end of the 4–12× magnification range, accurate parallax correction is particularly relevant for maintaining consistent accuracy across different target distances.
• 16-Layer Fully Multi-Coated Lenses: The 16-layer fully multi-coated lenses provide high light transmission and a clear, bright image across the full 4–12× range — the same coating specification as the higher-specified Airmax 30 SF models — supporting consistent optical performance in the variable outdoor lighting conditions of a typical airgun hunting outing.
• Compact Build with Capped Low-Profile Turrets: At 329 mm in length and 620 g, the scope is well proportioned for a 50mm objective model on a 1-inch tube. The capped, low-profile, resettable turrets provide 70 MOA of elevation and windage adjustment in ¼ MOA click increments, protecting the zero from accidental movement during carry and handling.

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 rather than centrefire cartridges.

Within the standard Airmax WA sub-series, models are available across a range of magnification and objective lens configurations. The 4-12×50 is the largest-objective model in the non-illuminated 1-inch Airmax lineup, offering the light-gathering benefit of a 50mm objective lens within the proven Airmax platform — suited to hunters and pest controllers who prioritise image brightness at low magnification in variable or reduced light.

About the Model (Hawke Airmax 4-12×50 AO AMX)

The Hawke Airmax 4-12×50 AO AMX is a non-illuminated airgun scope designed for pest control, small game hunting, and recreational airgun shooting where image brightness at low magnification and accurate parallax correction across close to medium distances are the primary requirements. The 4–12× magnification range provides a field of view of 10 metres at 100 metres at minimum power — sufficient for target identification at typical airgun distances — and a 12× upper end for precise aim point placement on small targets at extended ranges.

The 50mm objective lens, combined with the H2 optical system and 16-layer fully multi-coated lenses, delivers high light transmission and a bright, clear image across the magnification range. An exit pupil of 12.5 mm at 4× is the largest in the non-illuminated Airmax 1-inch lineup at minimum magnification, supporting a bright sight picture in the reduced-light conditions around dawn and dusk when airgun hunting is most productive. The 90mm of eye relief is compatible with a wide range of air rifle designs.

The AMX reticle provides airgun-calibrated holdover marks as a second focal plane design, with aim points positioned to match the trajectory of a typical airgun pellet at the calibrated reference magnification. The AO parallax ring corrects parallax from 9 metres to infinity. The capped, low-profile, resettable turrets provide 70 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 329 mm and weight is 620 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: 4–12×
• Objective Lens Diameter: 50 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: 70 MOA
• Windage Adjustment Range: 70 MOA
• Elevation Turret: Capped, Low-Profile, Resettable
• Windage Turret: Capped, Low-Profile, Resettable
• Parallax Adjustment: Adjustable Objective (AO), 9 m to ∞
• Field of View: 10–3.7 m @ 100 m / 29.9–11 ft @ 100 yds
• Eye Relief: 90 mm
• Exit Pupil: 12.5–4.2 mm
• Optical System: H2
• Lens Coating: Fully Multi-Coated, 16 layers
• Length: 329 mm
• Weight: 620 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

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Turret properties

Reticle properties

Parallax properties

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