Hawke HD 4-12 x 50 AO IR Mil-dot

[spunkydaz]

Nice review may look at buying one of these as i have just started and dont want to spend to much when i dont know what to look for.

[HinckleyPlinker]

I recently came back into the hobby after many years, and bought a secondhand HW77K which came with a "free" scope which was a lttle "loose" and the reticle would move if you put any pressure on the eyepiece.
So I was looking for a low cost 3-9x40 to put into the existing mounts and it had not got to be too long so it did not obstruct the loading chamber on the 77K.
I chose a Hawke Sport HD 3-9x40, it is only 12.5 inches long, just the job, and it only cost £39:95, not the cheapest price but I bought it from The Countrystore which is only about 15 miles from me so I cut out the postage, and I did get to see and handle the scope before I bought it.
I am amazed at the quality and accuracy of this scope for the money.
I am not a competition shooter, but I do like to hit the targets I shoot at and this scope seems to do the business up to fifty yards, once you get used to the reticle.
I would also recommend downloading the free Hawke ballistic software, all very interesting and informative.

HinckleyPlinker

[buckshot100]

Another Hawke fan here. I've had an Eclipse 3-9x50 AO IR milldot on my HW100 from new. Really clear optics and focuses down to about 8 yards. When i bought my BRNO rimmy it came with a Simmons scope that had quite a bit of use i think. Anyway i decided to get a new scope for it. I plumped for an Eclipse 3-12x50 AO IR milldot, equally as good as my other Hawke and the extra mag will be usefull for the rimmy. The milldots on both scopes are pin sharp when adjusted with the fast focus ocular lens. I only got the rimmy scope today so i've not tried it out yet, but i nearly know it'll perform as good as the 1st one. Top scopes for the money IMO.

[jumbuck]

A few years back i needed a cheap scope to get me out of trouble until i had saved enough money for a better scope. I bought the Hawke HD Sport 3-9x40 as this was the cheapest scope the shop had, it only had to do 3 or 4 months so wasn't worried about quality.

The optics were amazingly clear considering it was a cheap scope and so good it stayed on the gun for about 2 years until i sold the gun. It did get a bit battered in that time though so strong construction too

[Dud Fivers]

I've just ordered one of these to mount on a springer. If its anywhere near as good as my 2 Airmax 3-12x44AO SR6's I will be more than happy

I've owned a few Hawke scopes and I can't remember ever being disappointed with any of them.

I'll add my findings to this review when I've put it through its paces

Rick.

[Bulls-i]

I have also just bought a Hawke scope with illuminated mil dot reticle. The one I have is a 2-7X32 AO IR.

I am pretty nooby to scope information but I presume the 2-7 is the times magnification however I don't know what the X32 part means...

I was told its enough for hunting where I will be taking shots up to 40 yards.

I have to admit though, the red or green illumination is sweet!!

[doggone]

I've just ordered one of these to mount on a springer. If its anywhere near as good as my 2 Airmax 3-12x44AO SR6's I will be more than happy

I've owned a few Hawke scopes and I can't remember ever being disappointed with any of them.

I'll add my findings to this review when I've put it through its paces

Rick.

you will find that scope brill,i got it now thats what i stick with,igot the sr12 after cant praise them enough,you will like enjoy.

[THE REEPER]

Good to hear a happy airgunner , I have owned a few scopes although none of them too expensive but i have to say the Hawke scopes i have had have all been great(beating some well known brands) , very clear picture , well made, and a price range / spec to suit everyone

If you get the chance try out the Hawke Eclipse 30 IR 3-12X56 with L4 dot illuninated reticule i have one on my .223 Tikka and they are brilliant ! would defo buy another if needed , they are around £180 - £200 but well worth it