Hawke Vantage 4-12x40 AO 30/30 Duplex Rifle Scope 1" Air Rifle Rimfire Scope
Simple 30/30 reticle – adjustable objective – ideal for general hunting
- Proven, no-nonsense scope built for general hunting and air rifle use, combining reliable optics with one of the most user-friendly reticles available – the 30/30 Duplex.
- 11 layer fully multi-coated optics for excellent clarity
- Adjustable objective for parallax correction
- 1-inch mono-tube chassis for superior strength
- 1/4 MOA low profile no-snag fingertip turrets
- Fast focus eyebell and high torque zoom ring
- Threaded objective/ocular for optional accessories
The Hawke Vantage 4-12x40 AO is a proven, no-nonsense scope built for general hunting and air rifle use, combining reliable optics with one of the most user-friendly reticles available – the 30/30 Duplex.
With a versatile 4-12x magnification range and adjustable objective (AO) for parallax correction down to close ranges, it suits everything from short-range pest control to mid-range shooting.
Built on a 1" mono-tube chassis, it is nitrogen purged and fully sealed, making it shockproof, waterproof and fogproof for dependable field use.
It is a versatile and rugged optic, engineered for precision shooting across a wide range of disciplines. It features Hawke’s reliable H2 optical system with 11-layer fully multi-coated lenses, delivering crisp, bright, and high-contrast visuals in all lighting conditions.
The classic 30/30 Duplex reticle offers 30-inch spacing at 100 yards on 4x magnification, providing a familiar and practical aiming solution.
The field of view ranges from 26.2 to 8.7 feet at 100 yards (8.7 – 2.9 metres at 100 metres), giving shooters excellent situational awareness and ease in tracking moving targets.
Key handling features include capped low-profile turrets for secure adjustments, a high torque zoom ring for smooth magnification changes, and a fast-focus eyebell for rapid reticle clarity.
Suitable for use on rifles of all calibres, the Hawke Vantage 4-12x40 AO is covered by the Hawke No-Fault Lifetime Warranty, guaranteeing long-term performance and reliability.
The 30/30 Duplex reticle is designed for fast, intuitive shooting:
- Thick outer posts = quick target acquisition
- Fine centre crosshair = precise aiming
- 30-inch spacing at 100 yards (on 4x) gives a simple reference for holdover
What that means in practice:
- No clutter, no learning curve
- Ideal for hunting and general shooting
- Easy to judge holdover at typical air rifle / rimfire distances
- Chassis: 1" Mono-tube
- Optical System: 4-12x
- Objective: 40mm
- Reticle: 30/30 Duplex
- Illumination: N/A
- Focus/Parallax: Adjustable Objective - 9m / 10yds
- Field of View: m @100m / ft @100yds8.7 - 2.9m / 26.2 - 8.7ft
- Eye relief: 89mm / 3.5"
- Length: 346mm / 13.6"
- Weight: 485g / 17.1oz
- Waterproof, Shockproof, Nitrogen purged.
- All calibre rated.
- Material: Aluminium
- Exit Pupil: 10 - 3mm / 0.3 - 0.1"
- Ocular Type: Fast Focus
- Lens Coating: Fully Multi-Coated - 11 Layers
- Power Selector Style: Knurled Posi-Grip
- Focal Plane: Second Focal Plane (SFP)
- Warranty: Hawke Worldwide Warranty
- Elevation Increment: 1/4 MOA
- Elevation Adjustment Range: 80 MOA
- Windage Increment: 1/4 MOA
- Windage Adjustment Range: 80 MOA
- Turret Caps: YES
- Turret Type: Low Profile
- Hawke Worldwide Warranty
- Made in China
- Proven, no-nonsense scope built for general hunting and air rifle use, combining reliable optics with one of the most user-friendly reticles available – the 30/30 Duplex.
- 11 layer fully multi-coated optics for excellent clarity
- Adjustable objective for parallax correction
- 1-inch mono-tube chassis for superior strength
- 1/4 MOA low profile no-snag fingertip turrets
- Fast focus eyebell and high torque zoom ring
- Threaded objective/ocular for optional accessories
30/30 Duplex Reticle:
A variant on the classic L4 reticle, the 30/30 Duplex offers 30x spacing from post to post at 100yds, when on 4x magnification.

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Q: What is the 30/30 reticle?
A: It is a simple duplex reticle with thick outer posts and a fine centre crosshair, designed for fast target acquisition and easy aiming.
Q: What does “30/30” mean?
A: It refers to the spacing between the posts – approximately 30 inches at 100 yards when set to 4x magnification.
Q: Is this better than a Mil-Dot reticle?
A: It depends on use. The 30/30 is simpler and faster, while Mil-Dot is better for rangefinding and more advanced holdover.
Q: What is AO (adjustable objective)?
A: It allows you to adjust parallax, keeping the image sharp and accurate at different distances, especially useful for close-range shooting.
Q: What rifles is this suitable for?
A: Hawke rate for all calibers bit especially ideal for air rifles and rimfire rifles
Q: Is this suitable for beginners?
A: Yes. The simple reticle and easy setup make it a very good entry-level scope.
Q: Does it work at short distances?
A: Yes. The AO allows focusing and parallax correction down to around 10 yards.
- Hawke Worldwide Warranty
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