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If the battery is dead or missing can you still see a dot, if so is it black? What is the factory warranty? — 1 Answer

by Sid, from NC, United States Asked on May 6, 2020

Name Hawke Sport Optics Vantage 3-12x56mm Rifle Scope 30mm Tube Second Focal Plane (4.8)
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Answered by Hawke Optics, Manufacturer from IN, United States, on March 03, 2021

Yes, the dot is etched with the rest of the reticle and shows black when illumination is not used. Hawke Optics are covered by a lifetime no fault warranty. https://us.hawkeoptics.com/hawke-no-fault-lifetime-warranty.html

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