The Hawke Vantage IR 3-9×40, featuring the proprietary Rimfire .22 LR Subsonic reticle, is an ideal choice for hunters and sport shooting enthusiasts using subsonic ammunition.
Key Features and Benefits
Specialized Rimfire .22 Subsonic (9x) Reticle: A unique, Hawke-registered reticle designed specifically for .22 LR subsonic ammunition (38–40gr, ~1040–1090 fps / 317–332 m/s). Once zeroed at 50 yards (or 50 meters at 7.9x magnification), the reticle provides accurate bullet drop compensation (BDC) points at 25-yard intervals out to 200 yards.
H2 Optical System: Delivers a bright, clear, and high-contrast image across the entire magnification range.
Illuminated Reticle: Glass-etched reticle with red and green illumination (5 brightness levels each) allows for comfortable aiming even at dusk or in low-light conditions.
Capped Low-Profile Turrets: Prevent accidental adjustment of settings while moving outdoors or carrying the firearm. 1-inch (25.4 mm) one-piece body: Lightweight (only 430 g) and compact, offering excellent balance for small-caliber firearms.
11-layer fully multi-coated lenses: Ensure maximum light transmission and minimize reflections.
Reliability and protection in all weather conditions
Fully sealed: Nitrogen-purged body prevents internal lens fogging during temperature changes.
Durability: Waterproof and shockproof.
Hawke Lifetime Warranty
Specifications
| Specification | Technical Details |
|---|---|
| Objective Lens | 40 mm |
| Reticle | Rimfire .22 LR Subsonic (9x) |
| Illumination | 5 levels (Red and Green) |
| Illumination Control | Stepped Rheostat |
| Parallax-Free From | 75 yds / 69 m |
| Magnification | 3–9x |
| Optical System | System H2 |
| Focal Plane | SFP (Second Focal Plane) |
| Scope Tube Diameter | 1 inch (25.4 mm) |
| Field of View | 39–12.7 ft @ 100 yds / 13–4.2 m @ 100 m |
| Field of View (°) | 7.4–2.4° |
| Eye Relief | 3.5 in / 90 mm |
| Exit Pupil | 0.52–0.17 in / 13.3–4.4 mm |
| Click Value | 1/4 MOA |
| Elevation Adjustment Range | 100 MOA |
| Windage Adjustment Range | 100 MOA |
| Ocular Type | Fast Focus |
| Power Selector | Knurled Posi-Grip |
| Lens Coating | Fully Multi-Coated – 11 Layers |
| Length | 12.4 in / 315 mm |
| Weight | 15.2 oz / 430 g |
| Turret Type (Elevation / Windage) | Capped, Low-Profile, Resettable to Zero |
