Hawke Vantage IR 3-9x40mm Riflescope Illuminated 22LR Reticle

The Hawke Vantage IR 3-9x40mm delivers precision optics specifically calibrated for rimfire applications. This illuminated riflescope features dual red/green reticle options optimized for 22LR subsonic ammunition trajectories, eliminating guesswork at extended ranges.

What Makes This Different

Unlike standard hunting scopes, the Vantage IR incorporates trajectory compensation specifically calculated for 22LR subsonic ballistics. The illuminated reticle system provides 11 brightness settings across red and green spectrums, maintaining target visibility in low-light conditions where rimfire hunting typically occurs. Multi-coated optics deliver 91% light transmission while the fast-focus eyepiece enables rapid target acquisition.

Key Features

• 3-9x variable magnification with 40mm objective lens for versatile range performance
• Illuminated reticle with 11 brightness settings in red and green options
• 22LR subsonic trajectory compensation built into reticle design
• 1-inch tube construction fits standard scope rings and mounts
• Multi-coated lenses provide 91% light transmission
• Fast-focus eyepiece with 3.7-inch eye relief
• Nitrogen-filled tube prevents internal fogging

Field testing demonstrates consistent tracking across the 3-9x magnification range, maintaining zero retention through temperature variations common in small game hunting. The illuminated reticle proves effective during dawn and dusk periods when rimfire targets present optimal opportunities. Waterproof construction withstands field conditions while the compact profile balances well on lightweight rimfire platforms.

Technical Specs

• Magnification: 3-9x variable power
• Objective Lens: 40mm diameter
• Tube Diameter: 1 inch (25.4mm)
• Eye Relief: 3.7 inches at all magnifications
• Field of View: 33-11 feet at 100 yards
• Length: 12.2 inches overall
• Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Reticle: Illuminated 22LR subsonic with holdover points
• Turrets: 1/4 MOA click adjustments
• Construction: Aircraft-grade aluminum, nitrogen-filled

Professional rimfire competitors and small game hunters recognize the value of trajectory-matched optics. The Vantage IR eliminates holdover calculations while providing illumination options that extend effective shooting hours beyond standard daylight periods.