Hunting riflescopes
Hawke Vantage 3-9x40: Full Specifications
Quick answer
The Hawke Vantage 3-9x40 Riflescope lists at $159.99. Published figures: magnification 3-9x, objective lens 40 mm, tube diameter 25.4 mm. It suits a hunter who will actually use the holdover marks.
Hawke builds its reticles around its own published ballistic software, so the holdover marks correspond to a calculation you can run rather than to a generic curve.
Every figure below is the manufacturer's own published specification, taken from the product listing and the data sheet. Where a figure is not published it is left out rather than estimated, which is why some sheets are shorter than others. Price is the listed price when this page was last compiled and it changes often.
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Hawke Vantage 3-9x40 specifications
The Hawke Vantage 3-9x40 publishes magnification 3-9x, objective lens 40 mm, tube diameter 25.4 mm, at a listed price of $159.99.
Sourced figure
| Specification | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Magnification | 3-9x |
| Objective lens | 40 mm |
| Tube diameter | 25.4 mm |
| Focal plane | Second |
Specifications above are the manufacturer published figures, taken from the product listing. Figures the maker does not publish, such as total elevation travel or exact eye relief, are omitted here rather than estimated.
What the manufacturer says about it
The manufacturer own listing bullets, quoted rather than paraphrased so you can judge the claims yourself. These are marketing copy, not independent measurement.
Hawke lists 5 headline points for the Vantage 3-9x40, quoted here verbatim.
| Manufacturer listing point |
|---|
| PRECISION HUNTING RIFLESCOPE - Hawke Vantage 3-9x40 riflescope delivers reliable field performance with a durable 1" mono-tube chassis and fast focus eyebell for quick reticle clarity, while nitrogen-purged shockproof, waterproof, and fog proof construction supports reliable use in changing outdoor conditions |
| SUPERIOR CLARITY WITH H2 OPTICS - Featuring 11-layer fully multi-coated lenses, this hunting riflescope maximizes light transmission for bright, high-contrast images, improving target visibility in varying light conditions while maintaining consistent visual clarity and sharp detail |
| PRECISION ADJUSTMENTS - Transition smoothly across distances with a 3-9x magnification range and high torque zoom ring with knurled Posi-Grip; Capped, low-profile resettable turrets help protect your zero and feature a 1/4 MOA click value with up to 100 MOA of elevation and windage adjustment |
| AO MIL DOT RETICLE - This model combines an adjustable objective for parallax correction from 10 yards to infinity with the Mil Dot reticle layout, providing multiple aiming points for hold-over and hold-under adjustments along with improved focus control across distances |
| HAWKE NO-FAULT LIFETIME WARRANTY - If your riflescope becomes damaged or defective, Hawke will repair or replace it regardless of how it happened (excluding loss, theft, or cosmetic damage) |
What this optic suits
Best for: a hunter who will actually use the holdover marks.
Category: hunting riflescopes. The honest test for any optic is whether its numbers match your rifle and the distances you actually shoot rather than whether it is a good product in the abstract. Work out what ring height you need, what exit pupil the magnification gives you and how much elevation the distance demands, using the calculators on this site, then check this model against those answers.
The closest alternatives at a similar price
Same category, nearest price. An alternative with no stated reason is filler, so each of these is here because it trades something specific against the model above.
Burris Fullfield E1 3-9x40 Riflescope
$169.99 Full specificationsA long-running American hunting scope with a forever warranty and a reticle with holdover marks that are actually usable rather than decorative.
Best for: a budget hunting build that still wants a real warranty
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Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x40 Riflescope, Dead-Hold BDC Reticle
$128.99 Full specificationsThe default first centrefire scope, and the reason is the warranty rather than the glass: Vortex transfers its lifetime warranty to whoever owns the scope, with no receipt and no registration, which is worth more over twenty years than a modest optical upgrade.
Best for: a first deer rifle where the scope should outlast the rifle
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SIG SAUER Buckmasters 3-9x40 Riflescope
$125.97 Full specificationsSig glass and a BDC reticle at a price that competes with the unbranded flood, which is the most useful thing any major maker has done in this category recently.
Best for: a budget hunting scope from a maker with a service department
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Bushnell Banner 2 3-9x40 Riflescope, DOA Quick Ballistic Reticle
$89.00The cheapest scope on this site we would actually mount on a rifle. Bushnell has been making the Banner for decades and will stand behind it, which separates it from the identical-looking unbranded listings beside it.
Best for: the lowest honest price for a working hunting scope
Check price on AmazonSide by side
| Model | Price | Magnification | Objective lens | Tube diameter | Focal plane | Reticle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hawke Vantage 3-9x40 Riflescope | $159.99 | 3-9x | 40 mm | 25.4 mm | Second | - |
| Burris Fullfield E1 3-9x40 Riflescope | $169.99 | 3-9x | 40 mm | 25.4 mm | Second | - |
| Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x40 Riflescope, Dead-Hold BDC Reticle | $128.99 | 3-9x | 40 mm | 25.4 mm | Second | Dead-Hold BDC |
| SIG SAUER Buckmasters 3-9x40 Riflescope | $125.97 | 3-9x | 40 mm | 25.4 mm | Second | BDC |
A dash means the manufacturer does not publish that figure. We leave it blank rather than estimating it.
How we chose
We did not test these optics in person and we never claim to. Picks are researched from manufacturer specification sheets, published optical and ballistic formulas, and the recurring themes in verified owner reviews. Every pick is matched to a real objective diameter, a real tube size, a real ring height or a real exit pupil rather than to a price bracket, and it is placed in the tier where its capability actually belongs. Where a figure is shooter convention rather than a sourced number we label it, and where a manufacturer does not publish a figure we leave it out instead of estimating it.
Sources
- Hawke published specifications for the Vantage 3-9x40
- Amazon product listing features and current pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Hawke Vantage 3-9x40 cost?
It was listed at $159.99 when this page was last compiled. Optics pricing moves frequently and promotional pricing is common, so treat that as a planning figure and confirm the current price before committing to a purchase or budgeting a whole setup around it.
Is the Hawke Vantage 3-9x40 right for my rifle?
A hunter who will actually use the holdover marks. Beyond that, the honest test is whether it physically fits and whether its numbers match the distances you shoot. Check the ring height its objective needs and the exit pupil its magnification gives before deciding.
Where do these specifications come from?
The manufacturer published figures, taken from the product listing and data sheet. We do not test products in person and we never claim to, so nothing here is a measured result. Where a specification is not published by the manufacturer it is omitted rather than estimated, which is why some sheets are shorter than others.
Will this fit my rifle and my rings?
Check three things in this order. The tube diameter has to match the rings exactly, because a 30 mm ring will not hold a 34 mm tube. The objective bell has to clear the barrel at the ring height you own. And the rail or base pattern on the receiver has to match the mount. Those three account for most returns in this category.
Is it worth buying this rather than the cheaper alternative?
Only if the thing it does better is something you actually need. The alternatives listed above each trade something specific, and on a first setup the money almost always does more good spent on a solid mount, a torque driver and a level than on upgrading the glass by one model.
Researched, not professional advice. This page is compiled from published manufacturer specifications, published optical and ballistic formulas, and owner-review consensus, not hands-on testing. Figures described as a rule of thumb are shooter convention rather than sourced numbers, and they are labelled that way wherever they appear. Ballistic figures come from a point mass model using the ballistic coefficient the maker publishes, so treat them as a starting point and confirm them on paper at a measured distance. Confirm your firearm is unloaded with the action open before you mount, level, torque or bore sight anything. Verify a zero only on a supervised range or a safe, legal backstop, know what lies beyond your target, and follow the law where you hunt and shoot, including rules on land access and permitted cartridges.