Hawke Sport Optics Endurance 3-12x56mm Rifle Scope 30mm Tube Second Focal Plane
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Adam's Review of Hawke Sport Optics Endurance 3-12x56mm Rifle Scope 30mm Tube Second Focal Plane
So far not a pleasant experience. The magnification ring and eye diopter turn smooth and stiff, but not too stiff. The eye relief is good at 3.5 to 4 inches even on max magnification. The lenses are “meh”, nothing special, but not a lot of CA or distortion near edges. I was expecting more light from a 56mm objective lens and 30mm main tube. On the highest setting you can just barely see the illuminated dot on a really overcast day (like others have said), it’s not very bright. That’s the good/tolerable. Now the bad…. The eye box is touchy and not very forgiving. My biggest concern are the wobbly turrets. Both elevation and windage turrets wobble and can even be pulled upward or out/away enough that when turned they miss the turret “click” or adjustment. With downward pressure and turning the turrets they feel much better/more distinct, which then feel good for a hunting scope. Overall, between the “OK” lenses and absolute trash turrets (I’m not sure if they’ll even hold zero, let alone a box/tracking test), it’s not worth the $300 to $400 price tag. Compared to other $350 scopes available, I’d go with a different brand
Pros:
- eye relief
- Clear edge to edge
Cons:
- Garbage turrets
- Not as bright as hoped
- IR could be brighter
- Unforgiving eye box
Best Used for:
- hunting
Would Recommend:
No