Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Optics Hawke Endurance 2-7×32 LER 30/30 on Sale for only $99.99

Alright, Pappy, it's on its way.

Parson,

FWIW, my 8x56 came with the covers. They're wonderfully made, but I replaced them with Butler creek ones because I was a little antsy about having metal coves screwed into the ends of the scope (and next to my eye). The manual cautions against shooting with the eyepiece cover in place, but taking it on and off is a delicate operation (tool is provided) and certainly not something you want to do often. Funny thing is that even with the warning, they have pictures here and there showing guys shooting with the covers folded back. If you get the covers, install the eyepiece one after you focus it to your vision.

In addition to the generous eye relief, the eyepieces have plenty of adjustment for those of a certain vintage that need a little help with focus. Some of my older scopes are "out of threads" meaning I may soon have to use mild glasses with them. All my scopes came with a battery installed, and a spare.

Neil just put one on the scale. 1.05 pounds

Thanks for that info. Advising to remove a scope cover must be a lawyer thing. All my Leupolds have Alumina covers on them and I've never had an issue.

Unfortunately I'm already shooting with glasses - not Ingwe glasses yet, but glasses nonetheless.

Thanks for the confirmation, Doug.

My pleasure. If you need anything please give the call a store and speak with neil or Joel. Wife and baby come home today so I'll be away from the computer until they are both napping

Outstanding! Congratulations!

Yeah, congratulations.

If you decide you don't want any more of those noisy little creatures, PM me and I'll explain where they come from.

This just in, in response to a query I sent yesterday. They're quick.

Thanks for your interest in Hawke Sport Optics. The 2-7x32 LER cross hairs will cover approximately 1" on 7x MAG @ 100 yards. If you have anymore questions feel free to contact me anytime.

The 2 I ordered came ytd. And I too am impressed and that’s not easy to do. Let’s remember we only paid about $100 a copy. The glass looks impressively clear. The eye relief is almost beyond belief. I really like the crosshires, the thick part is big enough for my aging eyes to catch quickly and the thin hairs seem adequate either light or not. Now if they hold up on the rifles I’m going to mount them on I’ll buy a few more. 🤠

I had to order the mounts for the 1895 Marlin so it will be mounted next week.
I did center the crosshairs with 670 clicks from one side to the other.
When I get it mounted I'll try my 350 gr hard cast bullets.
I'll cast them while waiting for the scope mounts and coat them so they won't even come close to leading.
Then I'll report my feelings about this scope handling heavy recoil.

I put one on a Ruger Ranch American in 450 BM. Put a few rounds through it thinking it might work for bears over bait at last light. Recoil is not that significant but hope to work it out over the summer in anticipation of Sept. Wis bear hunt.

Thanks Drop shot.

FWIW, I sighted in a 3-9x40 with the .308/.223 reticle today on my Hawkeye AW .223. Fired one shot, ran the knobs around to line up the crosshair with the bullet hole. Next three were right on the money. Also fired the best group so far with the Ruger, 5 Fiocchi 40gr Vmaxes into just under 1/2". We'll see if that's a fluke or the real deal another time, but that ammo's pretty good stuff for $.40 a round or so. My Vanguard S2 liked it too.

I think you'll come to the conclusion that the scope is a quality optic

Best $130 scope I own for certain. Think a couple of guys at the range might buy one. Asked for Doug's website.

According to the app, the 200 yard mark should be on at 229, based on the estimated velocity I fed it. Just like with a crossbow scope, once it's sighted in at 100, you can go to 200, then tweak the magnification until the 200 yard point is on target. Not a substitute for dialing but okay for minute of woodchuck. Would have preferred the simpler 30/30 reticle, but this is what they had and it's a decent range toy.

If the advertised velocity of this ammo is correct, zeroed at 100, it's -2.08 at 200, -4.86 at 250, and -9.1 at 300; pretty dang flat.

Just got home to find mine had arrived. Looked it over and am very impressed. Will be mounting and shooting it soon!

Yo, Doug,

Next time you talk to the Hawke people, see if you can scrounge up some Endurance 3-9x40s with the 30/30 reticle.

Another thread has had an influence on me. I just ordered one of these for my TC Contender G2 carbine in 30/30 to replace a larger scope.

Pappy:

I unpacked the scope and I really like the reticle. It's a little heavier and bulkier than my Leupolds, and the ocular is a little wider as well, but hopefully it will nevertheless fit in low Talleys on a M70 or MRC. I won't know until sub-tropical storm Alberto gets his wet butt out of here, but either way I do have a rifle for it. That said, I certainly appreciate your offer but I think I'll keep it.

Thanks again.

RM