Announced in May 2024, the latest Hawke Frontier 30 FFP riflescopes are now available. In fact, Hawke was displaying them at the recent Pyramyd Cup and now we have one in our hands at the HAM offices. It’s the 5-25 x 56 model.
To try out the scope in an appropriate manner, we mounted it on the KalibrGun Snipe 2 that we have here also for review. Those rings are Hawke Tactical Ring Mounts, by the way. They certainly give a solid way to mount a high magnification, long range scope such as this.
There’s a long – 4 Inch – sun shade supplied with the scope, together with metal flip-up covers for both objective and eye lenses. Personally, I always fit a sunshade if one is available as I find that it helps to improve contrast, particularly in difficult lighting conditions.
Hawke’s MOA Hunter reticle was developed specifically for first focal plane optical systems.
There’s a bright center dot to give a sharp aim point for quick reference and target acquisition. The reticle has six levels of red brightness, with off positions in between every level.
In addition, the FFP MOA Hunter reticle has aim points every 2 MOA for holdover and windage. It also uses a hollow outer post design to keep more of the target visible while aiming.
Unusually, it has no “upper” section to the reticle. It is, however, and around the common principles of MOA spacing. This is clear from the scope’s reticle map, shown here.
In practice, the lack of an “upper” leg to the reticle did not cause any significant issues with aiming. So long, of course, as one’s choice of sight-in range is appropriate!
The 1/4 MOA elevation and windage turrets have crisp clicks yet are easy to turn, once the cap is pulled out. Every 4 clicks on the turret measure exactly 1 MOA spacing on the reticle. Of course, due to the First Focal Plane reticle position, this is true on all magnifications.
Both elevation and windage turrets have “zero stop” capability for easy use by those who prefer to click, rather than aiming off with the reticle. The turret markings are clear, sharp and easy to read.
Hawke Frontier 30 FFP riflescopes have the company’s removable zoom magnification throw lever. Personally, I like to use this as it makes magnification changes much easier, particularly with the large – 5x – zoom ratio of this scope.
The outer ring of the left side turret controls the six levels of red reticle brightness. Conveniently, off positions are featured as intermediate clicks between every brightness level.
Airgunners will be pleased to find that Hawke Frontier 30 FFP riflescopes have side focusing with a minimum parallax adjustment distance of 15 Yards.
Parallax adjustment is made using the left side turret, as you would expect. However, there is no “big wheel” specified for this scope, which may disappoint some. But maybe a third party wheel may fit…
Hawke Frontier 30 FFP riflescopes feature the company’s new H7 optics. The lenses are manufactured from low dispersion Crown glass and are fully multi-coated with 21 layers to provide increased clarity and light transmission.
You can see more information on the Hawke website. Our 5-25 x 56 – Model 18 541 – is $1,259. There’s also a Frontier 30 FFP 4-20 x 50 – Model Number 18 531 with a selling price of $1,199. Both are covered by the company’s “no fault” lifetime warranty, of course.
Last – but not least – don’t forget that Hawke Sport Optics accepts HAM Airguns Points. Redeeming 1,000 HAM Points for an order in the Hawke USA online store saves you 20% on your order.
With an expensive scope like these two new Hawke Frontier 30 FFP models, that makes a big saving. In fact, around $250.00. You won’t want to miss this offer on a great new scope!
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