Hawke??

Born2hunt96

Member
They seem to be gaining considerable amounts of popularity.. Anybody have any experience with them? They seem to offer a lot for the price which makes me hesitant.. Not really looking for opinions on alternatives as I am not currently shopping for glass.. Just curious.
 
I used one a couple weeks ago on a PCP air gun shooting pest birds. Seemed decent enough. Christmas tree reticle was nice for what we were doing. It was really blowing and dirty out that day so I didn't spend much time 'evaluating glass', but it seems to hold up well with the use that we put it through. Sure would not be afraid to buy and use one if I needed an optic.
 
Originally Posted By: Mort98I have used a couple of their crossbow scopes. Seemed like very good tools for the intended use to me.

Seems like a lot of guys like their crossbow scopes and recommend them, don't know about the rifle scopes though.
 
I have their vantage 4-16 x 44mm scope which is on their lower end. Other then their mushy turrets I really like mine, optics wise I would say its at least comparable to me diamondback hp 3-12 x42. I did not have any problem siting it in and haven't had any issues with it. The zoom focus and the side focus move smooth, even in 0 degree temperature. They are all caliber rated also, mines on a 223.
 
I've use Hawke illuminated crossbow scopes and they're pretty good. No issues with any at all.

Hawke must be making some changes in their lineup. They have a bunch of models on closeout. A local dealer ordered several models and they look pretty good for the price. He's selling them at 2/3 off. I'm going to pick up a couple of Endurance illuminated 2-7x32 and 3-9x40 scopes to try out on some truck rifles.
 
Originally Posted By: GhostmanI've use Hawke illuminated crossbow scopes and they're pretty good. No issues with any at all.

Me too. I've been using mine for about 4 or 5 years and it has not moved.
 
I have a 6.5 to 20 Sidewinder which was purchased for pdog shooting. It is heavy and is a 30 mm tube. The controls work fine. On the negative side unless I use the sun shade I get lots of flare. That means extra weight and a very long scope on the rifle. Frankly I think there are better scopes for the money. The christmas tree reticles on the cheaper versions work fine on my pup hunting rifle.
 
I have the Hawke 10-50x60 Sidewinder on my .223 and for the price it's outstanding. My only beef is that the image tends to soften very slightly at 50x.
I do some long range shooting at the local rifle club (300m-900m) with guys who have top shelf Nightforce models and one has a $3500 Schmidt & Bender 12.5-50x56 that I'd give up a kidney for, and the only qualitative difference to my eye is the clarity at top magnification.
Hawke also have released a phone app to work with the new TMX reticle.

https://www.hawkeoptics.com/sidewinder-ed-10-50x60-tmx.html
 
Last edited:
We have been impressed by Hawkes offerings for a while now.

Hawke just shipped us a HUGE shipment of great product that we are offering at very attractive pricing.
Please feel free to give us a call to discuss any of these optics or to place an order, 516-217-1000.
Here is the list, in no particular order........

Frontier ED 8x42 Black Binocular #38200 reduced from $259.99 to only $199.99

Sapphire ED 8x42 Green Binocular #39201 reduced from $439.99 to only $329.99

Sapphire ED 10x42 Black Binocular #39202 reduced from $449.99 to only $329.99

Frontier ED 8x42 Green Binocular #38201 reduced from $259.99 to only $199.99

Fronier ED 8x32 Green Binocular #38101 reduced from $229.99 to only $189.99
Please call in to order this binocular

Sapphire ED 10x42 Green Binocular #39203 reduced from $449.99 to only $329.99

Frontier ED 20-60x85 Spotting Scope Green #58100 reduced from $699.99 to only $549.99

Endurance 5-15×50 10× 1/2 MIL DOT Riflescope #16151 reduced from $309.99 to only $229.99

Endurance 5-15×50 LR DOT Riflescope #16150 reduced from $309.99 to only $229.99

Endurance 1.5-6×44 30/30 Riflescope #HK6406 reduced from $329.99 to only $239.99

Vantage 3-9x40 RIMFIRE .17 MK2 Riflescope #14224 reduced from $159.99 to only $109.99

Endurance 1-4×24 L4A DOT Riflescope #HK6400 reduced from $309.99 to only $209.99

Endurance 8×56 LR DOT Riflescope #16240 reduced from $249.99 to only $199.99

Endurance 2.5-10×50 30/30 Riflescope #HK6411 reduced from $339.99 to only $239.99

Sidewinder 30 SF 10×42 10× ½ MIL DOT Riflescope #17130 reduced from $399.99 to only $299.99
Please call to order this scope

Frontier 30 SF 2.5-15x50 TMX Riflescope #18221 reduced from $719.99 to only $549.99

Frontier 30 SF 5-30x50 TMX Riflescope #18231 reduced from $769.99 to only $569.99

Sidewinder 4.5-14×42 10x ½ MIL DOT Riflescope #HK4022 reduced from $469.99 to only $349.99

Endurance 1.5-6×44 L4A DOT Riflescope #HK6405 reduced from $329.99 to only $239.99

Crossbow Scope XB 3x32 MAP #12210 reduced from $89.99 to only $49.99

Endurance 6-18×50 10× ½ MIL DOT Riflescope #16161 reduced from $329.99 to only $199.99

Endurance 4-16x50 LR DOT Riflescope #HK6425 reduced from $369.99 to only $219.99

If there is anything you're looking for please give us a call at 516-217-1000. It is always our pleasure to speak with you.
 
Back
Top