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Rifle Scopes Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tac ? plus some pics added now
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Re: Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tac ?
I've bought 6-20x42 as a temporary scope until new IORs come or i find a good deal on S&B/Hensoldt however now after few months of use i think i will keep it as it works and gives me all i need in a scope. Maybe when/if it goes bust i'll purchase one of the big boys but so far i can't justify it especially considering i can get several weapons i'd like (Colt anaconda being one of them) for the price difference. But mind you this scope aint spectacular or anything fancy, glass is mediocre however on the plus side it works/tracks/mil is mil/20moa up is 20moa up and it's cheap. You won't see mosquito balls with it but then again why would you need to...
I've bought 6-20x42 as a temporary scope until new IORs come or i find a good deal on S&B/Hensoldt however now after few months of use i think i will keep it as it works and gives me all i need in a scope. Maybe when/if it goes bust i'll purchase one of the big boys but so far i can't justify it especially considering i can get several weapons i'd like (Colt anaconda being one of them) for the price difference. But mind you this scope aint spectacular or anything fancy, glass is mediocre however on the plus side it works/tracks/mil is mil/20moa up is 20moa up and it's cheap. You won't see mosquito balls with it but then again why would you need to...
Re: Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tac ?
They have come A LONG WAY from their first offerings. I am trying hard the put the pennies together to purchase a 4.5-14 Tactical as I type this. At this point, the only other scope I would consider is if SWFA comes out with a variable scope to 14x or 16x in the Super Sniper series.
From all accounts and reviews (personal and others), the new Hawke Tacticals are good to go. It isn't a Nightforce mind you, but it don't carry the price tag either!!
DK
They have come A LONG WAY from their first offerings. I am trying hard the put the pennies together to purchase a 4.5-14 Tactical as I type this. At this point, the only other scope I would consider is if SWFA comes out with a variable scope to 14x or 16x in the Super Sniper series.
From all accounts and reviews (personal and others), the new Hawke Tacticals are good to go. It isn't a Nightforce mind you, but it don't carry the price tag either!!
DK
Re: Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tac ?
After I wrote a negative review on the original Sidewinder 30, Hawke guys did not talk to me for a little bit. I thought they were just pissed, but it turned out they went ahead and reworked the optical system quite thoroughly.
They sent me a 4.5-14x42 model for review and I spent some time beating it up, including a short stint on my 338LM. It held up with out any fuss and still keep on ticking.
Here is the review link:
Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tactical 4.5-14x42 Review
ILya
After I wrote a negative review on the original Sidewinder 30, Hawke guys did not talk to me for a little bit. I thought they were just pissed, but it turned out they went ahead and reworked the optical system quite thoroughly.
They sent me a 4.5-14x42 model for review and I spent some time beating it up, including a short stint on my 338LM. It held up with out any fuss and still keep on ticking.
Here is the review link:
Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tactical 4.5-14x42 Review
ILya
Re: Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tac ?
Hey Ilya ya i saw your older report about the sidewinder and thanks for the new one
i guess i will try one to see how it goes. if its no good for me im gonna get me a IOR
thanks for the input guys.
Hey Ilya ya i saw your older report about the sidewinder and thanks for the new one
Re: Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tac ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: winxp_man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i guess i will try one to see how it goes... </div></div>
Get back with a report, some pics of the setup, and some blasted targets!! Please??
DK
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: winxp_man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i guess i will try one to see how it goes... </div></div>
Get back with a report, some pics of the setup, and some blasted targets!! Please??
DK
Re: Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tac ?
well i got one of these scope and here is what i got.............
ok here are some pics for people that are interested in the Hawke scope.
these pics are almost in the sun pics in the evening. I have a pic of over all view. and remember this is through a camera.
they go in order from 4.5x to 14x
and i have a range finder pic for distance
4.5X
5x
6X
7X
8X
9X
10X
12X
14X
well i got one of these scope and here is what i got.............
ok here are some pics for people that are interested in the Hawke scope.
these pics are almost in the sun pics in the evening. I have a pic of over all view. and remember this is through a camera.
they go in order from 4.5x to 14x
and i have a range finder pic for distance
4.5X
5x
6X
7X
8X
9X
10X
12X
14X
Re: Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tac ?
I absolutely LOVE that reticle!! Do you have any pics of the setup?? Please and Thank You!!
DK
I absolutely LOVE that reticle!! Do you have any pics of the setup?? Please and Thank You!!
DK
Re: Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tac ?
Sounds like this might be a good option for a lower end scope when you need one that will get the job done and not break the bank. Thanks for the post.
Sounds like this might be a good option for a lower end scope when you need one that will get the job done and not break the bank. Thanks for the post.
Re: Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tac ?
I spent some time beating up the scope that I reviewed, and it was largely unperturbed. Naturally, only time will tell how well these scope hold up.
I badgered the guys at Hawke into telling me some numbers on how many of the scopes in the field had problems of any sort and, so far, the number of problems is astonishingly low. Low enough to surprise the heck out of me.
I try to keep tabs on the track record of any scope I recommend, so I routinely check to see if people are having problems with these. So far so good.
The reticle is indeed very easy to range with. and it obscures very little of the target.
ILya
I spent some time beating up the scope that I reviewed, and it was largely unperturbed. Naturally, only time will tell how well these scope hold up.
I badgered the guys at Hawke into telling me some numbers on how many of the scopes in the field had problems of any sort and, so far, the number of problems is astonishingly low. Low enough to surprise the heck out of me.
I try to keep tabs on the track record of any scope I recommend, so I routinely check to see if people are having problems with these. So far so good.
The reticle is indeed very easy to range with. and it obscures very little of the target.
ILya
Re: Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tac ?
I did some field testing today. i will post what ever pics i can of the setup and of the targets i shot today asap i just got back from the range and putting thing back and in order
I did some field testing today. i will post what ever pics i can of the setup and of the targets i shot today asap i just got back from the range and putting thing back and in order
Re: Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tac ?
well I looked at the range pics and I cant remember how I shot what and what order. next time I will take a camera with me and even record video besides just pics.
but I did take some quick pics of the two rifles that i have the scopes on.
well I looked at the range pics and I cant remember how I shot what and what order. next time I will take a camera with me and even record video besides just pics.
but I did take some quick pics of the two rifles that i have the scopes on.
Re: Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tac ?
I just mounted the same scope on my gun I will try to have pics up tomorrow and also a range target. I bought this scope on opticsbestbuy.com for $399 and they shipped for free. mounted it on egw 20moa with burris tactial rings it will shoot 1/2 moa with factory ammo
I just mounted the same scope on my gun I will try to have pics up tomorrow and also a range target. I bought this scope on opticsbestbuy.com for $399 and they shipped for free. mounted it on egw 20moa with burris tactial rings it will shoot 1/2 moa with factory ammo
Re: Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tac ?
This is without a doubt the scope that I will be sporting on my Savage 10PC when I get it finally put together!! I love the fact that is has that kind of adjustability and at the price range it is sitting. I am PUMPED!!
It looks to be a perfect companion to the 700 Tactical as well!! Very nice setup indeed!!
DK
This is without a doubt the scope that I will be sporting on my Savage 10PC when I get it finally put together!! I love the fact that is has that kind of adjustability and at the price range it is sitting. I am PUMPED!!
It looks to be a perfect companion to the 700 Tactical as well!! Very nice setup indeed!!
DK
Re: Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tac ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ILYA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I try to keep tabs on the track record of any scope I recommend, so I routinely check to see if people are having problems with these. So far so good.
ILya </div></div>
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ILYA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I try to keep tabs on the track record of any scope I recommend, so I routinely check to see if people are having problems with these. So far so good.
ILya </div></div>
A
Re: Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tac ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ILYA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I try to keep tabs on the track record of any scope I recommend, so I routinely check to see if people are having problems with these. So far so good.
ILya </div></div>
I for 1, do greatly appreciate your valued input on glass as well!! Thanks!!
DK
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ILYA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I try to keep tabs on the track record of any scope I recommend, so I routinely check to see if people are having problems with these. So far so good.
ILya </div></div>
I for 1, do greatly appreciate your valued input on glass as well!! Thanks!!
DK
Re: Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tac ?
Sorry to revive this thread, but would you recommend this scope? My main worry is tracking... How well does it track? And could you test and see how much adjustment it has?
http://swfa.com/Hawke-45-14x42-Sidewinder-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P44553.aspx
Thanks
Shay
Sorry to revive this thread, but would you recommend this scope? My main worry is tracking... How well does it track? And could you test and see how much adjustment it has?
http://swfa.com/Hawke-45-14x42-Sidewinder-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P44553.aspx
Thanks
Shay
Re: Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tac ?
I was just thinking of going out either Friday or Saturday and doin a box test the right way
From what I was able to do last time I took out the rifles it seemed real good at going back on zero. I did not read much about box testing so I came back home and read some stuff on box testing and now I ready to do it right
will report as soon as I get it done
Anyone else can freely add there box tests here.
I was just thinking of going out either Friday or Saturday and doin a box test the right way
From what I was able to do last time I took out the rifles it seemed real good at going back on zero. I did not read much about box testing so I came back home and read some stuff on box testing and now I ready to do it right
will report as soon as I get it done
Anyone else can freely add there box tests here.
Re: Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tac ?
I just tested one Wed. and then again today, without doing the box, it tracks well, and for the price is a good choice. time will tell how it holds up, but for now I would reccomend Hawke for several applications. On this 20" RRA's NM barreled AR it works very well, 5 shots off bipod not taking allot of time, with RRA's 2 stage, this is definetly capable of sub MOA with a better trigger and taking some time.
AAC M4 2000 was not attached, with the can on it impacts dead nuts windage, 1.25" low,@100, got lucky on this combo.
I just tested one Wed. and then again today, without doing the box, it tracks well, and for the price is a good choice. time will tell how it holds up, but for now I would reccomend Hawke for several applications. On this 20" RRA's NM barreled AR it works very well, 5 shots off bipod not taking allot of time, with RRA's 2 stage, this is definetly capable of sub MOA with a better trigger and taking some time.
AAC M4 2000 was not attached, with the can on it impacts dead nuts windage, 1.25" low,@100, got lucky on this combo.
Re: Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tac ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: _Shay_ ©</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Could you crank the elevation from end to end and see how much adjustment it has? </div></div>
Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tactical
4.5-14x42
Weight, oz 27.3
Main Tube Diameter 30mm
Eye Relief, in 4 3.8
FOV, ft@100yards 22.6
Click Value 1/4 MOA
Adjustment range 85MOA <--------------
Parallax Asjustment SF
Country of Origin China
Price $390
The information is from ILya's review on the Hawke Tactical
DK
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: _Shay_ ©</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Could you crank the elevation from end to end and see how much adjustment it has? </div></div>
Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tactical
4.5-14x42
Weight, oz 27.3
Main Tube Diameter 30mm
Eye Relief, in 4 3.8
FOV, ft@100yards 22.6
Click Value 1/4 MOA
Adjustment range 85MOA <--------------
Parallax Asjustment SF
Country of Origin China
Price $390
The information is from ILya's review on the Hawke Tactical
DK
Re: Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tac ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: STLTAC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
</div></div>
Very clean setup!! That scope fits the bill nicely!! I am patiently waiting for mine!!
DK
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: STLTAC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Very clean setup!! That scope fits the bill nicely!! I am patiently waiting for mine!!
DK
Re: Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tac ?
Thanks, without dropping 1k into glass for a non-serious plinker, it's not bad, not bad at all, and fits the bill nicely..
Thanks, without dropping 1k into glass for a non-serious plinker, it's not bad, not bad at all, and fits the bill nicely..
Re: Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tac ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: STLTAC</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I just tested one Wed. and then again today, without doing the box, it tracks well, and for the price is a good choice. time will tell how it holds up, but for now I would reccomend Hawke for several applications. On this 20" RRA's NM barreled AR it works very well, 5 shots off bipod not taking allot of time, with RRA's 2 stage, this is definetly capable of sub MOA with a better trigger and taking some time.
AAC M4 2000 was not attached, with the can on it impacts dead nuts windage, 1.25" low,@100, got lucky on this combo.
</div></div>
I like
real nice setup there!
I noticed the bipod is backwards how does it work ? i seen a few more people do the same before.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: STLTAC</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I just tested one Wed. and then again today, without doing the box, it tracks well, and for the price is a good choice. time will tell how it holds up, but for now I would reccomend Hawke for several applications. On this 20" RRA's NM barreled AR it works very well, 5 shots off bipod not taking allot of time, with RRA's 2 stage, this is definetly capable of sub MOA with a better trigger and taking some time.
AAC M4 2000 was not attached, with the can on it impacts dead nuts windage, 1.25" low,@100, got lucky on this combo.
I like
I noticed the bipod is backwards how does it work ? i seen a few more people do the same before.
Re: Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tac ?
Thanks,the reason it's mounted this way is to get into the safe easier, that's the only reason..
Thanks,the reason it's mounted this way is to get into the safe easier, that's the only reason..
Re: Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tac ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: _Shay_ ©</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sorry to revive this thread, but would you recommend this scope? My main worry is tracking... How well does it track? And could you test and see how much adjustment it has?
http://swfa.com/Hawke-45-14x42-Sidewinder-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P44553.aspx
Thanks
Shay </div></div>
Well Shay i was able to get out today and shot up some reloads but also did a beginner box test i just read a few ways to do it and here was the outcome
What I did was dial 7 MOA down and 7 MOA to the right then shot one shot. Next I dialed up 14 MOA and shot a shot, then dialed to the left 14 MOA and shot another shot, then dialed down 14 MOA and shot another, then dialed 14 to the right and shot anoter shot. I started at the center with two shots and finished at the center with two shots. I was using cheap federal 150 gr SP ammo from walmart for this.
here is some other pics
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: _Shay_ ©</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sorry to revive this thread, but would you recommend this scope? My main worry is tracking... How well does it track? And could you test and see how much adjustment it has?
http://swfa.com/Hawke-45-14x42-Sidewinder-Tactical-30mm-Riflescope-P44553.aspx
Thanks
Shay </div></div>
Well Shay i was able to get out today and shot up some reloads but also did a beginner box test i just read a few ways to do it and here was the outcome
What I did was dial 7 MOA down and 7 MOA to the right then shot one shot. Next I dialed up 14 MOA and shot a shot, then dialed to the left 14 MOA and shot another shot, then dialed down 14 MOA and shot another, then dialed 14 to the right and shot anoter shot. I started at the center with two shots and finished at the center with two shots. I was using cheap federal 150 gr SP ammo from walmart for this.
here is some other pics
