You may not be as familiar with Hawke Optics as some other brands such as Vortex, Bushnell, or Leupold. If not, you’re in for a treat! Hawke Optics have a smaller presence in the United States, but its origins come from the United Kingdom, so don’t be alarmed when you see a metric set of figures used to describe each product. Most retailers have translated into measurements you’re probably more familiar with. Hawke Optics products can be found in more than 60 countries worldwide.
A few months ago, I was able to put a Hawke Endurance 30 WA SF 4-16×50 on my CVA Cascade .308 and give it a good test. This scope and rifle combination is deadly – literally. In fact, I was able to take a nice buck with it this past season from a little over 100 yards.
Hawke Endurance 30 WA SF 4-16×50
The .223/.308 model features amazing a 24 degree ultra-wide field of view and 100mm eye relief. The H5 illumination system features multi-LED technology for high intensity illumination.
Price: $599.00
- Multi-LED high intensity reticle
- Fully multi-coated lenses
- Low dispersion crown glass
- Exposed, locking turrets
- 24 degree field of view
Hawke Endurance 30 WA SF 4-16×50 Likes
I have quite a few things to say about what I like about the Hawke Endurance scope. It has a 30mm tube, so the rings are easy to find. The eye relief is great – right at four inches – so no matter what caliber rifle you have it on, you shouldn’t have to worry about whacking yourself in the eye. This version is the .223/.308, and the .308 is perfect for large game.
One thing I didn’t see Hawke Optics talk about much on their website, but I would like to point out, is that I’m very impressed with the clarity of the Hawke Endurance scope. I’ve shot it out to 600 yards and was able to see the target clearly, even on a very hot day with plenty of heat mirage. At the distances I typically hunt, which is well within 200 yards, the picture is very clear.
My absolute favorite part of the version of this scope that I got is that it has the LR Dot reticle markings. Maybe I am behind the times, but a couple of years ago I discovered that it was possible to get an illuminated reticle on a rifle scope. I absolutely LOVE having an illuminated reticle on my rifle scope. For me, having that illuminated red dot makes it so much easier for me to focus on what I need to and just put the dot on my aiming point. I get pretty excited when I’m hunting, so I like to minimize the things that can lead to confusion.
The reticle also has ballistic markers so you know where to aim at 200, 300, and 400 yards. I tried it out, and have been pretty doggone close at 200 and 300 yards.
And, one final thing I like about the Hawke Endurance scope is that it comes with a sun shade so you can help block out that early morning or late evening light.
Features: Hawke Endurance 30 WA SF 4-16×50
The Hawke 4-16×50 Endurance 30 WA SF Riflescope combines a 4-16x zoom with a wide 50mm objective in a compact and lightweight body to deliver a versatile scope for precision and distance hunting in low light. Hawke scopes feature many characteristics of the Endurance series such as bright and clear fully multi-coated optics, a strong and durable one-piece 30mm main tube, a 15-yard minimum parallax-free range, and a fast-focus eyepiece while also introducing improvements in the form of an extended 31.2-7.8′ (at 100 yards) field of view, 75 MOA windage and elevation ranges, and an increased number of layers of coatings (18).
At the core of the optical system is the second focal plane LRC (Long Range Centerfire) illuminated reticle, defined by three hollow tapered posts, a thin crosshair, and a cascading illuminated red set of ballistic stadia. The reticle draws power from the included CR2032 battery, has six brightness levels, and provides a precise aiming reference.
Optical Performance
- 4-16x magnification
- 50mm objective diameter
- Precision-ground optics
- 18-layer fully multi-coated optics
- Wide-angle optical system (WA): 31.2-7.8′ at 100 yards
Use and Handling
- 1/4 MOA impact point correction
- 75 MOA windage markers and elevation ranges
- Parallax-free from 15 yards to infinity
- 4″-long eye relief (102mm eye relief)
Construction Details
- 30mm one-piece maintube
- Lightweight and durable aluminum-alloy housing
- Threaded objective bezel for attaching accessories
- Exposed, finger-operated turrets have graduations for easy adjustments
- Fast-focus eyepiece with a high-torque zoom ring
- Side-focus parallax corrector knob
- Nitrogen filled for water and fogproof performance
- Two lens covers and a 4″ sunshade are included
LRC Illuminated Reticle
- Second focal plane
- Long Range Centerfire (LRC reticle)
- Hollow bottom and horizontal tapered posts
- Illuminated cascading red ballistic stadia
- Thin crosshair
- Six brightness levels
Hawke Endurance 30 WA SF 4-16×50 Improvements
The only thing I haven’t quite figured out is the difference in point of impact changes with various magnification settings. For instance, the ballistic data works correctly when zoomed to 10 power, but it isn’t exactly great at higher magnifications. I would definitely like to be able to zoom in to the maximum magnification of 16 power and know that I’m still going to hit where I’m aiming. Other than that, I’ve been very pleased and this issue hasn’t slowed me down from carrying it to the field.
Hawke Optics Warranty
The Hawke No-Fault Lifetime Warranty applies to rifle scopes, spotting scopes, and binoculars only. Range finders, cameras, red dots, reflex sights, mounts and other accessories are covered by a two-year warranty.
The Hawke No-Fault Lifetime Warranty does not cover loss, theft, deliberate damage, or cosmetic damage that does not hinder the performance of the product. Occasionally, they may need to replace your product with an equivalent of equal or better physical condition.
Hawke’s No-Fault Warranty applies only to products purchased after January 1 2018 from authorized retailers. Items purchased prior to January 1, 2018 are covered under Hawke’s original warranty, see your instruction booklet for details.
The Hawke No-Fault Warranty applies to the original owner only. So be sure to retain your original purchase receipt or you can register your purchase on their website.
Hawke Endurance 30 WA SF 4-16×50 Summary
I’ve been super impressed with the Hawke Endurance Scope so far. The setup I have now with my CVA Cascade .308 and the Area 419 Hellfire muzzle brake is pretty awesome. I definitely feel confident shooting with this setup using pretty much any off-the-shelf ammo and it is quickly turned into my big game hunting rig! For a compilation of the best deals and discounts on HAWK Optics, check out this page that refreshes with discounts on Hawke products every time you view it.
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