Hawke Scopes Vantage vs Airmax

[harvey_s]

I don't think the glass is any better, they are not using ED glass for example in the Airmax range.
Similarly the tube and turrets look the same too.
The primary differences are :

1. The Airmax has the AMX reticle which is excluded from the vantage range.
2. The number of lens coatings - Airmax has 16 layers vs Vantage that has 11 layers.

For me : I don't like the AMX reticle and the lens coating difference is imperceptible to me - but maybe if you're shooting well into dusk perhaps you may see an advantage?

But on the other hand if you use NV maybe this is also a disadvantage - as I was reading something that suggested more lens coatings could degrade the image?
But I could have that totally wrong...

[Chris77]

Thanks for your replies will have to see how far the nearest dealer is with a selection to try then. Thanks

[Jezzer]

Thanks for your replies will have to see how far the nearest dealer is with a selection to try then. Thanks

As you are only in Salisbury you could try TAL Arms in Christchurch, they have a good selection of scopes but not sure if they have opened up yet.
I purchased a Hawke Airmax 6-24×50 Compact from them to go on my Uragan and couldn't be more happy with it, image is crystal clear and the reticle is perfect.
Hope this helps.

[Squintykid]

I don't think the glass is any better, they are not using ED glass for example in the Airmax range.
Similarly the tube and turrets look the same too.
The primary differences are :

1. The Airmax has the AMX reticle which is excluded from the vantage range.
2. The number of lens coatings - Airmax has 16 layers vs Vantage that has 11 layers.

For me : I don't like the AMX reticle and the lens coating difference is imperceptible to me - but maybe if you're shooting well into dusk perhaps you may see an advantage?

But on the other hand if you use NV maybe this is also a disadvantage - as I was reading something that suggested more lens coatings could degrade the image?
But I could have that totally wrong...

I have a 3 year old Airmax 30 and an old Varmint 2 AO.
Is the V2 comparable with a new vantage? Don't know as already said there are so many levels and revisions.
It has the thick mil-sih dor reticle but its clear (still) and nicer to use than the Airmax.

Coatings? At best the Airmax coating reminded me of the UV coating on double glazed windows ( I worked as glass QC for a window manufacturerer) and to be honest I think it was awful in low light. If thats quality...I'll take less.