Muzzleloader, slug, scout and crossbow scopes
Hawke XB1 1.5-5x32: Full Specifications
Quick answer
The Hawke XB1 1.5-5x32 Crossbow Scope with Illuminated XB1 SR Reticle lists at $159.99. Published figures: magnification 1.5-5x, objective lens 32 mm, focal plane Second. It suits a crossbow shooter who will verify the marks against a real bolt speed.
Hawke publishes the bolt speeds each reticle line corresponds to, so the holdover marks can be checked against your own chronographed speed rather than trusted blind.
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 XB1 1.5-5x32 specifications
The Hawke XB1 1.5-5x32 publishes magnification 1.5-5x, objective lens 32 mm, focal plane Second, at a listed price of $159.99.
Sourced figure
| Specification | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Magnification | 1.5-5x |
| Objective lens | 32 mm |
| Focal plane | Second |
| Illuminated reticle | Yes |
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 XB1 1.5-5x32, quoted here verbatim.
| Manufacturer listing point |
|---|
| PRECISION CROSSBOW RETICLE - The Hawke XB1 1.5-5x32 Crossbow Scope with XB1 SR reticle is calibrated for speeds from 250fps to 425fps and provides 10yd aiming points from a 20yd zero out to 100yd, helping shooters achieve consistent holdovers and improved accuracy at various distances |
| FULLY MULTI-COATED OPTICS - Built with an advanced System H2 optical design and 11-layer fully multi-coated lenses, this red & green illuminated crossbow scope offers excellent light transmission and crisp image clarity for confident aiming throughout the day, even in low-light conditions |
| ADAPTABLE PERFORMANCE - Featuring a versatile 1.5-5x zoom range, a high-torque zoom ring, and a fast-focus eyebell, this hunting crossbow scope delivers rapid target acquisition and easy reticle adjustment while maintaining a clear sight picture in changing environments |
| ALL-WEATHER CONSTRUCTION - Engineered with a durable 1-inch mono-tube chassis and capped low-profile fingertip turrets, this nitrogen-purged scope is waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof; Designed to withstand harsh use in demanding shooting and hunting scenarios |
| HAWKE NO-FAULT LIFETIME WARRANTY - If your crossbow scope 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 crossbow shooter who will verify the marks against a real bolt speed.
Category: muzzleloader, slug, scout and crossbow scopes. 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.
Vortex Crossfire II 1x24 Muzzleloader Riflescope, V-Plex Reticle
$139.00 Full specificationsA true 1x with generous eye relief, which suits a muzzleloader used in thick cover where the shot is close, fast and often from an awkward position.
Best for: close range muzzleloader hunting in timber
Check price on Amazon
Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x32 Crossbow Scope Kit
$199.00A crossbow reticle is calibrated to a bolt speed rather than a cartridge, and the marks are spaced for the very steep drop of a bolt past thirty yards.
Best for: a crossbow where the speed matches the reticle calibration
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Crimson Trace Brushline Pro 3-9x40 Shotgun Scope, BDC Slugger Reticle
$214.98 Full specificationsA BDC drawn specifically for slug ballistics, and built to take the abrupt recoil impulse of a slug gun, which is short, sharp and harder on a scope than most rifle recoil.
Best for: a dedicated slug gun in a shotgun-only season
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TRUGLO 4x32 Compact Rimfire and Shotgun Scope, Diamond Reticle
$53.75A fixed four power with nothing to adjust and nothing to go wrong, which is the right answer for a shotgun or a rimfire used inside a hundred yards.
Best for: the simplest possible optic on a slug gun or a .22
Check price on AmazonSide by side
| Model | Price | Magnification | Objective lens | Focal plane | Reticle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hawke XB1 1.5-5x32 Crossbow Scope with Illuminated XB1 SR Reticle | $159.99 | 1.5-5x | 32 mm | Second | - |
| Vortex Crossfire II 1x24 Muzzleloader Riflescope, V-Plex Reticle | $139.00 | 1x | 24 mm | Second | V-Plex |
| Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x32 Crossbow Scope Kit | $199.00 | 2-7x | 32 mm | Second | - |
| Crimson Trace Brushline Pro 3-9x40 Shotgun Scope, BDC Slugger Reticle | $214.98 | 3-9x | 40 mm | Second | BDC Slugger |
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 XB1 1.5-5x32
- Amazon product listing features and current pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Hawke XB1 1.5-5x32 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 XB1 1.5-5x32 right for my rifle?
A crossbow shooter who will verify the marks against a real bolt speed. 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.