Hawke Vantage IR 4-12x40 AO Riflescope
- 4 to 12x magnification, 40 mm objective
- 5 levels of red and green illumination
- 80 MOA adjustment, 1/4 MOA clicks
- 3.5 degrees field of view
- .17 HMR and .22 WMR calibers
- Parallax correction from 10 yards to infinity
Last refreshed Jun 22, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A rimfire scope with a lit reticle and focus-based parallax correction. The listing has odd mounting, weight and size entries that need checking.
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ASIN: B00WR5TY08Category: Rifle Scopes
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Overview
A glass-etched bullet drop compensating reticle on the second focal plane carries aim points worked out for rimfire ammunition. Five illumination levels in red and green and an adjustable objective round out the controls.
Caliber-specific aim points and illumination are the reasons to look at it for rimfire hunting. The limitation is the muddy spec sheet, which lists a rimfire mounting type, a small weight and a package size.
Who it's for
Rimfire shooters who hunt in changing light can use the lit reticle and the drop-matched aim points. Centerfire shooters should look at a scope designed for their rounds.
Pros and cons
- Capped resettable turrets
- Nitrogen purged tube
- Mounting and weight entries look mislabeled
- Meant for rimfire calibers
- Second focal plane reticle
Performance notes
A second focal plane reticle stays the same apparent size, so the aim points are only correct at one magnification. Illumination brightens the reticle against dark backgrounds. The adjustable objective removes parallax error across the listed range.
Specifications
| Brand | Hawke |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 40 millimeters |
| Item weight | 0.31 pounds |
| Tube diameter | 1 inch mono-tube |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Rimfire |
| Compatible Devices | Handgun, Rifle |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | sporting optic mounts |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 4x |
| Magnification Maximum | 12x |
| Night vision | No |
| Reticle Type | Rimfire .17 HMR |
| Adjustable objective | Yes, parallax correction from 10 yards to infinity |
| Field Of View | 3.5 degrees |
Closest rivals on specs
Leupold VX-Freedom 4-12x40 Riflescope- Item Weight 0.31 vs 0.09 pounds (+244%)
Immersive Series 10x40 APR-1C Prismatic Riflescope- Item Weight 0.31 vs 0.06 pounds (+417%)
TRUGLO Dual Color Open Dot Sight- Item Weight 0.31 vs 0.28 pounds (+11%)
- Objective Lens Diameter 40 vs 34 mm (+18%)
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Hawke Vantage IR scope?
The listing gives a 40 mm objective and a 1 inch tube. Its dimension entry of 13.6 inches on each side looks like a package size, and no length is given.
What calibers is the Hawke Vantage IR for?
The description says .17 HMR and .22 WMR rimfire.
How many illumination levels does the Hawke Vantage IR have?
Five levels of red and green illumination.
Does the Hawke Vantage IR include mounts?
The components line says sporting optic mounts, but the description does not list mounts.