Hawke Vantage IR 4-16×50 AO

Description

Hawke Vantage IR 4-16×50 AO Product description

• Illuminated Mil Dot Reticle for Holdover and Ranging: The Mil Dot IR reticle is a second focal plane design featuring evenly spaced mil dots along the horizontal and vertical crosshairs, providing a universal reference system for holdovers, wind corrections, and rough ranging at any target distance. The reticle is illuminated in red and green across 5 brightness levels with off positions between each step, allowing the shooter to select the colour and intensity that best contrasts with the current target and ambient light conditions.
• Adjustable Objective Parallax from 14 Metres: The adjustable objective (AO) ring provides parallax correction from 14 metres to infinity, enabling accurate parallax elimination across a wide range of shooting distances. At 16× maximum magnification, parallax correction becomes particularly relevant for ensuring the reticle is precisely superimposed on the target without shift due to eye position.
• 1-Inch Mono-Tube — Lightweight and Universally Compatible: The 1-inch aluminium mono-tube keeps the overall weight at 620 g, making this one of the lightest options in the 4–16×50 illuminated class. The standard 1-inch diameter ensures broad compatibility with a wide range of ring mounts at all price points, including those commonly found on centrefire, rimfire, and airgun platforms.
• H2 Optical System with 50mm Objective: The H2 optical system with 11-layer fully multi-coated lenses and a 50mm objective delivers a field of view of 7.9 metres at 100 metres at minimum magnification, with an exit pupil of 12.5 mm at 4× providing a bright image in low-light field conditions.
• Capped Low-Profile Resettable Turrets: The capped, low-profile, resettable turrets offer 80 MOA of elevation and windage adjustment in ¼ MOA click increments, protecting the zero from accidental movement during carry while still allowing straightforward re-zeroing when needed.

About the Vantage Series

The Hawke Vantage series is the broadest riflescope lineup in Hawke’s product range, built on the H2 optical system and covering a wide variety of tube diameters, magnification ranges, and reticle configurations at an accessible price point. The range is designed for hunters, target shooters, and recreational shooters who require a reliable, versatile optic without the cost associated with higher-tier optical systems.

All Vantage models feature 11-layer fully multi-coated lenses delivering consistent light transmission and a wide-angle field of view. The lineup spans standard 1-inch, 30mm, and 34mm mono-tube chassis, covering first and second focal plane optics, adjustable objective and side focus parallax variants, illuminated and non-illuminated reticles, and a broad selection of calibre-specific and universal reticle designs. The Vantage IR AO sub-series uses a 1-inch tube with an adjustable objective parallax ring and capped, low-profile turrets, providing a compact and lightweight illuminated riflescope platform suitable for a wide range of shooting disciplines.

About the Model (Hawke Vantage IR 4-16×50 AO Mil Dot IR)

The Hawke Vantage IR 4-16×50 AO Mil Dot IR is a second focal plane riflescope designed for hunters, target shooters, and field shooters who require a versatile, lightweight illuminated optic with a mil dot reference system for holdovers and wind corrections across varying distances. The 4–16× magnification range provides a practical spread from a 4× minimum with a field of view of 7.9 metres at 100 metres for target identification, through to a 16× upper end for precise shot placement at medium to longer distances.

The 50mm objective lens, combined with the H2 optical system and 11-layer fully multi-coated lenses, delivers a bright, clear image across the magnification range. An exit pupil of 12.5 mm at 4× supports image brightness in low-light conditions, and the 90mm of eye relief is compatible with a range of centrefire and rimfire platforms.

The Mil Dot IR reticle provides evenly spaced mil dots for holdover estimation and rough ranging at any distance and magnification setting, with the practical note that — as a second focal plane reticle — the dot spacings correspond to their stated MRAD values at a specific magnification. The reticle is illuminated in red and green with 5 brightness levels and off positions between each step. The adjustable objective (AO) ring corrects parallax from 14 metres to infinity. 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 388 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 Vantage series is built on the H2 system, representing the entry level of Hawke’s riflescope range and providing an extensive selection of configurations at an accessible price point.

Main Features

• Magnification: 4–16×
• Objective Lens Diameter: 50 mm
• Main Tube Diameter: 1 inch (25.4 mm)
• Reticle: Mil Dot IR
• Reticle Position: Second Focal Plane (SFP)
• Illumination: Yes, 5 levels (red & green), stepped rheostat with off positions between levels
• 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), 14 m to ∞
• Field of View: 7.9–2.1 m @ 100 m / 23.6–6.2 ft @ 100 yds
• Eye Relief: 90 mm
• Exit Pupil: 12.5–3.1 mm
• Optical System: H2
• Lens Coating: Fully Multi-Coated, 11 layers
• Length: 388 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
• CR2032 Battery
• Instruction Manual

General properties

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