Description
Rifle Scope Product Details
Hawke Frontier IR Riflescope 30mm
Rifle Scope Product Features
OUTSTANDING CLARITY OF VISION – Gun scope has indexed matched lenses and 21 layer Fully Multi-Coated 6x ratio optics to give you a clear, detailed image of the target with exceptionally crisp, bright vision throughout the field of view
DESIGNED FOR HIGH RECOIL AND MAGNUM CALIBRES with a long eye relief for ease of use. Also features highly accurate 1/10 MRAD exposed zero-stop turrets which are lockable and resettable
ACCURATE TRACKING AND FOCUS – Magnification on this gun scope is quickly adjusted with a removable zoom lever. Parallax distance is fixed at 100 yards / 91 meters
ILLUMINATED TACTICAL DOT (16X) GLASS ETCHED RETICLE – with red illumination at 6 levels of brightness. Designed to keep more of the target visible while aiming, it has additional aim points when on 6x magnification
HAWKE LIFETIME WORLDWIDE WARRANTY – Genuine product from the brand leader in high performance gun scopes, spotting scopes and binoculars
Hawke Frontier riflescopes are precision engineered with class-leading optics. Expect exceptional clarity throughout the field of view, effortless tracking and focusing with crisp image transmission for unsurpassed viewing.
Optics are of the highest quality, with index-matched lenses and a 21 layer, Fully Multi-Coated optical system for superb clarity of image. Waterproof and shockproof the optics are nitrogen-purged to prevent fogging and misting.
HAWKE FRONTIER RIFLESCOPE L4A DOT
Model 18 400, the Hawke Frontier 1-6×24 IR Riflescope 30mm is designed for high recoil and magnum calibers. It has a mono-tube chassis for superior strength and rigidity and a long eye relief. Fast and precise adjustment of magnification is achieved with a removable zoom lever.
This scope has a fixed parallax distance of 100 yards / 91 meters. MOA low-profile “no-snag’ fingertip turrets are highly accurate. These matched turrets feature a value of MOA per click with a total of 40 MOA for each revolution. Once zeroed the turrets can be reset.
The 18 400 comes with an L4A Dot (8x) glass etched reticle with red illumination. A variant of the classic L4 reticle design, the L4A Dot uses a more open outer post design to keep more of the target visible while aiming. A side-operated rheostat gives you 6 levels of brightness with off positions in between.
NO FAULT PEACE OF MIND
British brand Hawke makes innovative, feature-rich precision instruments that offer great value for money. Exceptional engineering and build quality means that Hawke rifle scopes give you the accurate and precise vision you need.
All Hawke riflescopes are fully assured”for life. In the event your product becomes damaged or defective Hawke will repair it at no charge to you. It doesn’t matter how it happened or whose fault it was ” you are covered.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
1-6×24 IR Riflescope 30mm
Zoom lever
Pro Flip-Up Lens covers
Lens Cloth
CR2032 Battery
TECHNICAL
Chassis: 30mm Mono-tube
Optical System: 1-6x
Objective: 24mm
Reticle: L4A Dot
Illumination: Red – 6 Levels
Focus/Parallax: Fixed – 91m / 100yds
Field of View: m @100m / ft @100yds37.6-6.3m / 112.8-18.9ft
Eye relief: 102mm / 4″
Length: 283mm / 11.1″- Weight: 495g / 17.5oz
Waterproof, Shockproof, Nitrogen purged, all calibre rated.
FULL FEATURE LIST
21 layer Fully Multi-Coated 6x ratio optical system
Fixed parallax distance of 100 yards / 91 metres
30mm mono-tube chassis for superior strength
Long eye relief for high recoil and magnum calibres
Glass etched reticle with red illumination
6 levels of brightness with off positions in-between
12 MOA low-profile no-snag fingertip turrets
Zoom ring with thumb lever and locking ocular
About the Hawke Scope Maker
Hawke is a premium producer for firearm scopes, optics, mounts, and other components used for firearms like rifles and long guns. They innovate and make their products by making the most of materials which are durable and long lasting. This includes the Hawke Frontier IR Riflescope 30mm by Hawke. For more shooting goods, visit their site.
Information Glass
Rifle scopes permit you to specifically align a rifle at different targets by lining up your eye with the target at range. They do this through magnifying the target by utilizing a set of lenses inside the scope. The scope’s alignment can be adapted for consideration of different environmental elements like wind speed and elevation increases or decreases to make up for bullet drop.
The scope’s purpose is to understand exactly where the bullet will hit based on the sight picture you are viewing with the scope as you line up the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the target. The majority of modern-day rifle scopes and optics have around 11 parts which are located within and outside of the scope body. These optic pieces include the rifle scope’s body, lenses, windage and elevation dials, focus rings, and other elements. Learn about the eleven parts of rifle scopes.
Rifle Glass Styles
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” kind of scopes. The type of focal plane an optic has decides where the reticle or crosshair is located in regard to the scopes zoom. It literally indicates the reticle is located behind or ahead of the magnification lens of the scope. Choosing the most beneficial style of rifle scope is dependent on what sort of shooting you intend on doing.
First Focal Plane Optics
Focal plane scopes (FFP) feature the reticle in front of the zoom lens. This triggers the reticle to increase in size based upon the level of zoom being used. The outcome is that the reticle measurements are the same at the amplified range as they are at the non amplified range. One tick on a mil-dot reticle at 100 yards with no “zoom” is still the very same tick at 100 yards by using 5x “zoom”. These kinds of scopes work for:
- Quick acquisition, long distance kinds of shooting
- Shooting circumstances where estimations are minimal
- Experienced shooters who know their aim point “hold over” and also “lead” relationships for their long guns
- Shooters who do not mind the reticle is enlarged and uses up more visual eyesight space than a SFP reticle
Second Focal Plane Optics
Second focal plane glass (SFP) include the reticle to the rear of the zoom lens. This causes the reticle to remain at the exact same size in connection with the volume of magnification being used. The final result is that the reticle dimensions shift based upon the magnification employed to shoot over lengthier ranges given that the reticle markings represent various increments which change with the zoom. In the FFP illustration with the SFP optic, the 5x “zoom” one hundred yard tick reticle measurement would be 1/5th of the non “zoom” tick reticle measurement. These varieties of scopes are convenient for:
- Long distance styles of shooting where shooters have extra time to make ballistic estimations
- Shooting where most shots take place within much shorter ranges and spaces
- Shooters who choose a clearer optic picture with less room taken up by the bigger FFP reticle
Magnification for Rifle Glass
The amount of magnification a scope supplies is identified by the size, density, and curvatures of the lenses inside of the rifle scope. The zoom of the scope is the “power” of the scope.
Single Power Lens Scopes
A single power rifle scope or optic uses a zoom number designator like 4×32. This indicates the zoom power of the scope is 4x power and the objective lens is 32mm. The zoom of this kind of optic can not change given that it is fixed.
Variable Power Lens Optic Details
Variable power rifle scopes use enhanced power. The power adjustment is achieved by the power ring part of the scope near the rear of the scope by the eye bell.
Glass Power Level and Ranges
Here are some suggested scope power settings and the ranges where they can be successfully used. Bear in mind that higher power scopes will not be as effective as lower magnification level glass due to the fact that excessive magnification can be a bad thing. The same idea applies to extended distances where the shooter needs to have enough power to see exactly where to best aim the rifle.
Info on Lens Finish
All top of the line rifle scope and optic lenses are covered. Lens finishing can be a vital element of a rifle’s setup when considering high end rifle optics and scope equipment.
HD Versus ED Lens Coatings
Some optic makers additionally use “HD” or high-definition lens finishings that take advantage of different procedures, chemical applications, polarizations, and components to enhance various colors and viewable target visibility through lenses. This high-def covering is normally used with more costly, high density glass which lowers light’s opportunity to refract by means of the lens glass. Some scope brands use “HD” to describe “ED” indicating extra-low dispersion glass. ED deals with how certain colors are represented on the chromatic spectrum and the chromatic aberration or deviance which is also called color distortion or fringing. Chromatic aberration can be noticeable around objects with well defined outlines as light hits the item from various angles.
Rifle Optic Lens Single Covering Versus Multi-Coating
Various optic lenses can also have various coverings used to them. All lenses usually have at least some type of treatment or finish applied to them prior to being used in a rifle scope or optic.
This lens treatment can protect the lens from scratches while reducing glare and other less advantageous things experienced in the shooting environment while sighting in with the scope. The quality of a single covered lens depends on the scope producer and how much you paid for it.
Some scope manufacturers also make it a point to specify if their optic lenses are layered or “multi” covered. This means the lens has had multiple treatments applied to the surfaces of the glass. If a lens gets multiple treatments, it can indicate that a manufacturer is taking several steps to combat various environmental aspects like an anti-glare coating, a scratch resistant anti-abrasion covering, followed by a hydrophilic finishing. This additionally does not necessarily indicate the multi-coated lens is much better than a single covered lens. Being “better” depends on the manufacturer’s lens treatment solutions and the quality of materials used in building the rifle scope.
Rifle Glass Lens Hydrophobic Coating
Water on a lens does not assist with maintaining a clear sight picture through a scope at all. Many top of the line and high-end scope makers will coat their lenses with a hydrophobic or hydrophilic finishing.
Options for Installing Rifle Glass on Long Guns
Mounting solutions for scopes can be found in a few choices. There are the basic scope rings which are separately installed to the scope and one-piece mounts which cradle the scope. These various types of mounts also usually are made in quick release variations which use toss levers which allow rifle shooters to rapidly mount and remove the scopes.
Glass Mounts with Hex Key Rings
Normal, clamp design mounting scope rings use hex head screws to mount to the flattop style Picatinny scope installation rails on rifles. These types of scope mounts use two different rings to support the optic, and are made from 7075 T6 billet aluminum which are designed for long distance precision shooting. This type of scope mount is great for rifles which need a resilient, rock solid mounting solution which will not move no matter how much the scope is moved or abuse the rifle takes.
Quick-Release Cantilever Rifle Glass Ring Mounting Solutions
These types of quick-release rifle scope mounts can be used to quickly connect and take off a scope from a rifle. A wide range of scopes can also be switched out if they all use a similar style mount. The quick detach mount style is CNC crafted from anodized 6061 T6 aluminum and the mounting levers attach tightly to a flat top style Picatinny rail. This allows the scope to be sighted in while on the rifle, removed from the rifle, and remounted while keeping the original sighting settings. These kinds of mounts come in beneficial for rifles which are hauled around a lot, to take off the optic from the rifle for protection, or for aiming systems which are used in between a number of rifles. An example of this mount type is the 30mm mount designed by Vortex Optics. It normally costs around $250 USD
Sealing and Gas Purging for Rifle Scope Tubes
Moisture inside your rifle scope can destroy a day of shooting and your pricey optic by bringing about fogging and developing residue inside of the scope tube. Most scopes prevent wetness from getting in the scope tube with a system of sealing O-rings which are water resistant.
Glass Gas Purging
Another element of preventing the accumulation of moisture within the rifle optic’s tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Because this space is already occupied by the gas, the scope is less influenced by temperature level shifts and pressure distinctions from the outside environment which might possibly permit water vapor to permeate in around the seals to fill the vacuum which would otherwise exist. These are good qualities of a decent rifle scope to seek out.
