Hawke Vantage 4-12×40 with illumnated reticle is a sturdy medium range hunting riflescope. Vantage IR 4-12×40 features high definition lenses with 11 layer full multi-coating optics for outstanding image quality; thanks to reduced reflections, Vantage IR 4-12×40 scope can gather more light thus offering solid performance in low light conditions. Illuminated reticle comes in colors red and green and can be adjusted in 5 levels of brightness. The IR in the name stands for “Illuminated Reticle” – Hawke Vantage IR reticles come in colors red and green and have 5 levels of brightness adjutment. Adjustable objective on Hawke Vantage IR 3-9×50 allows to set focus in from 9m / 10yds to Infinity. Hawke Vantage IR 4-12×40 has a one-piece construction which results in stronger construction and shock resistance, the riflescope is also waterproof and nitrogen purged for maintaining normal operation in different temperature extremes and foggy weather.
Hawke Vantage IR is not a night vision riflescope. It is a day time riflescope and does not amplify light.