Hawke Vantage 4-12x40 Rimfire .17 HMR Scope with Rings
- 4 to 12x zoom, 40 mm objective
- Red and green illuminated reticle, five brightness levels
- 1/4 MOA clicks on low profile turrets
- 16 ounces, aluminum mono-tube
- 1 inch 2-piece Weaver rings in the bundle
- Weaver mount type
Last refreshed Jun 22, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A variable zoom scope with an illuminated red and green reticle, bundled with matching rings. Several spec fields contradict each other, so confirm the intended firearm before ordering.
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ASIN: B073FSS77YCategory: Rifle Scopes
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Not a fixed-power sight, the Vantage is a variable zoom scope built on a mono-tube with fingertip turrets. A red and green reticle lights up for low-light shooting, and the bundle adds a pair of matte black Weaver rings.
The reason to look at it is a ready-to-mount scope and ring set with adjustable zoom and reticle brightness. The limitation is messy data: one field names handguns as compatible devices and another says night vision, while the description describes neither.
Who it's for
Hunters and range shooters mounting to a Weaver base can use the supplied rings straight away. Anyone buying for a handgun or for dark-condition imaging should verify fit first, because the compatibility and night vision fields look unreliable.
Pros and cons
- Illuminated red and green reticle
- Low profile no-snag turrets
- Fully multi-coated optics
- Rings with cushion tape included
- Compatible devices field says handgun
- Night vision field conflicts with description
- Eye relief not listed
- Objective field reads as scientific notation
Performance notes
Zoom changes the magnification while the turrets move the point of impact in small click steps, so zeroing is a matter of counting clicks. The reticle brightness is set for the light at hand, and the rings clamp with two hex screws plus a crossbar to resist recoil.
Specifications
| Brand | Hawke |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 40 millimeters |
| Item weight | 16 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting Type | Weaver Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Handgun |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Riflescope, 1-inch 2-piece Weaver medium rings |
| Other details | |
| Magnification Minimum | 4x |
| Magnification Maximum | 12x |
| Night vision | Yes |
| Reticle Type | Illuminated (Red/Green) |
| Adjustment per click | 1/4 MOA |
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Frequently asked questions
What comes in the Hawke Vantage 4-12x40 bundle?
The bundle includes the scope and the Hawke Match Mount 1-inch 2-piece Weaver medium rings.
Is the Hawke Vantage a night vision scope?
The night vision field says yes, but the description mentions only red and green illumination and low-light shooting, so treat it as an illuminated daylight scope.
What are the rings made of?
The description says high-grade aluminum anodized in matte black, with double hex screws, a crossbar and cushion tape.
What does the 1/4 MOA click do?
The description says the turrets let you reset windage and elevation to zero in 1/4 MOA clicks.