Lloyd90 Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 Anyone know the difference between each Hawke Scope? Whats the different between the Panorama, Vantage etc etc Im thinking of getting a night vision setup in future and therefore will want to change my scopes to ideally have side focus... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 (edited) hello, what type of night vision set up ? i am looking at a N/V add on but i will go for a Vantage 4 x 12 x 50 AO Edited June 22, 2018 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted June 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 7 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, what type of night vision set up ? i am looking at a N/V add on but i will go for a Vantage 4 x 12 x 50 AO Make sure you get side focus mate I’m considering a Ward addon in future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Lloyd90 said: Make sure you get side focus mate I’m considering a Ward addon in future Side focus is easier but I have managed quite well with AO scopes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussex gardener Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 I'm pondering the same, I am considering the vantage side focus, I only wish it had a duplex reticle instead of the 1/2 mil-dot. https://uk.hawkeoptics.com/vantage-side-focus-3-12x44-mil-dot.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, Lloyd90 said: Make sure you get side focus mate I’m considering a Ward addon in future hello, i am sure you only need an AO scope with this add on, the 14252 is my preference, i am not keen with added I/R red/green Edited June 23, 2018 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 6 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, i am sure you only need an AO scope with this add on, Both do the same job.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 1 minute ago, steve_b_wales said: Both do the same job.? hello steve, ok thanks, i was just informed with this N/V an AO is suitable, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello steve, ok thanks, i was just informed with this N/V an AO is suitable, It is mate, only difference is that you have to adjust the parallax at the end of the scope, whereas a side focus one makes the job slightly easier. I use both types with my NV add on, but I will say that the SF one gives a more precise adjustment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 6 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: It is mate, only difference is that you have to adjust the parallax at the end of the scope, whereas a side focus one makes the job slightly easier. I use both types with my NV add on, but I will say that the SF one gives a more precise adjustment. hello, i can see your point steve, shame i cannot use the Hawke rimfire scope on my 455 now, anyway got to save up for the add on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted June 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Sussex gardener said: I'm pondering the same, I am considering the vantage side focus, I only wish it had a duplex reticle instead of the 1/2 mil-dot. https://uk.hawkeoptics.com/vantage-side-focus-3-12x44-mil-dot.html I quite like the 1/2 mildot, been able to make some very precise shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 A lot of the NV types who use digital add ons really rate the sidewinder range from Hawke with the added bonus that they are pretty good day scopes as well being towards the top end of the Hawke Range. Personally with a Ward D 700 I am currently running a 4-16 Eclipse which is working really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 1 hour ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, i can see your point steve, shame i cannot use the Hawke rimfire scope on my 455 now, anyway got to save up for the add on Some (most) NV add ons will still work with a non parallax scope, you may just find that the reticule is not as clear. I would advise trying it first before changing/buying another scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted June 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 3 hours ago, steve_b_wales said: Some (most) NV add ons will still work with a non parallax scope, you may just find that the reticule is not as clear. I would advise trying it first before changing/buying another scope. That’s a relief as my Meopta on my 243 doesn’t have any sort of AO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 Its well worth trying a non PA scope for air and rimfire ranges first - you might drop lucky and not need to change it. AO adjustments are easier like this once you have a cable tie coupling in the correct 'phase / position' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Dave-G said: Its well worth trying a non PA scope for air and rimfire ranges first - you might drop lucky and not need to change it. AO adjustments are easier like this once you have a cable tie coupling in the correct 'phase / position' Cable ties are a good idea. Personally, I use a fishing coaster, which does the same job, but not as cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Dave-G said: Its well worth trying a non PA scope for air and rimfire ranges first - you might drop lucky and not need to change it. AO adjustments are easier like this once you have a cable tie coupling in the correct 'phase / position' That’s brilliant, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 I don't have NV but do have three side adjust Hawkes and at the moment use them on my air rifles and 17HMR. They are so much easier to adjust than having to reach forward to the front, even though one of them does not have a big wheel...at the moment. As said i cannot comment on their suitability for NV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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