Hawke Endurance 30 FD 4.5-27x56 SF

• Red Digital Fibre Optic Illumination with 11 Brightness Levels: The LR2 FD reticle centre is illuminated using red digital fibre optic technology with 11 brightness levels and a push-button control system incorporating auto-standby and motion activation. The fibre optic system delivers a daylight-bright aim point that remains clearly visible in high-contrast outdoor conditions — a practical advantage over conventional LED illumination at lower magnification settings where reticle visibility against a bright background can be a limiting factor.
• Zero Lock 'N' Stop Elevation Turret: The exposed elevation turret uses Hawke's patented Zero Lock 'N' Stop system — locking, resettable, and equipped with a physical zero stop that prevents rotation below the set zero. After dialling elevation for an extended-range shot, the shooter can return to the original zero by rotating the turret clockwise until it stops — no click counting required. The exposed windage turret is also locking and resettable, providing full field adjustment on both axes.
• High Magnification Range for Long-Range Precision: The 4.5–27× magnification range provides a 6× zoom ratio that covers a broad spread of applications — from the lower end where a field of view of 8.6 metres at 100 metres supports moderate-range situational awareness, to the 27× upper end where sufficient image scale is available for precise shot placement and target reading at extended hunting and precision shooting distances.
• 56mm Objective Lens with H5 Optical System: The 56mm objective lens combined with high-grade, low-dispersion crown glass and 18-layer fully multi-coated lenses provides high light transmission and a bright, high-contrast image across the magnification range. An exit pupil of 12.4 mm at 4.5× supports image brightness in low-light hunting conditions at dawn and dusk, where adequate light gathering at lower magnification is most critical.
• Side Focus Parallax from 18 Metres: The side-mounted parallax adjustment covers 18 metres to infinity, allowing precise parallax correction at a range of hunting distances without changing grip or breaking the firing position. This is particularly useful when transitioning between targets at different ranges or when fine-tuning focus during extended shooting sessions.
• LR2 FD Reticle Calibrated at 20×: The LR2 FD is a second focal plane reticle with holdover markings calibrated at 20×, the scope's designated reference magnification. At this power, all subtension values correspond directly to the stated distances, allowing reliable holdovers at known ranges without dialling the elevation turret for every shot — a practical design for hunters who prefer to use holdovers rather than dialling.
• Auto-Standby and Motion Activation: The push-button illumination system automatically deactivates after a period of inactivity and reactivates when motion is detected, extending battery life significantly across a full day in the field without requiring the shooter to manage the illumination manually between shooting opportunities.
• Sealed and Nitrogen Purged Construction: The 30mm aluminium mono-tube is fully sealed and nitrogen purged, providing waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof performance rated for all calibres — ensuring consistent function in rain, mist, and across rapid temperature changes between environments.

About the Endurance 30 FD Series

The Hawke Endurance 30 FD series is a range of variable riflescopes built on the H5 optical system within a 30mm aluminium mono-tube chassis, designed for hunters who need a versatile, lightweight optic covering close-range dynamic shooting and medium to long-range precision work from a single platform.

A defining feature of the Endurance 30 FD series is the use of red digital fibre optic illumination with 11 brightness levels and a push-button control system incorporating auto-standby and motion activation. The fibre optic system produces a reticle centre point that remains clearly visible in full daylight — a meaningful practical advantage over conventional LED illumination, particularly at lower magnification settings where reticle brightness against a bright outdoor background is a common limitation.

All Endurance 30 FD models feature high-grade, low-dispersion crown glass with 18-layer fully multi-coated lenses, a high-volume eyebox, and 102mm of eye relief. The series uses a consistent 6× zoom ratio across all magnification configurations. The lineup comprises six models: 1-6x24 (L4A FD), 1.7-10x44 (LR2 FD), 2-12x50 (LR2 FD), 3-18x44 SF (LRX – Hunter FD, Mountain Hunter), 3-18x50 SF (LR2 FD), and 4.5-27x56 SF (LR2 FD), covering applications from close-range driven hunting to long-range precision field use.

About the Model (Hawke Endurance 30 FD 4.5-27x56 SF LR2 FD)

The Hawke Endurance 30 FD 4.5-27x56 SF is the highest-magnification model in the Endurance 30 FD lineup, designed for hunters and field precision shooters who require extended-range capability and maximum light-gathering capacity within the Endurance platform. The 4.5–27× magnification range provides a 6× zoom ratio with a field of view of 8.6 metres at 100 metres at minimum power — sufficient for target identification and situational awareness at moderate hunting distances — while the 27× upper end provides the image scale needed for precise shot placement and target reading at longer distances.

The 56mm objective lens, combined with the H5 optical system and 18-layer fully multi-coated lenses, delivers high light transmission and a bright, high-contrast image across the full magnification range. An exit pupil of 12.4 mm at 4.5× supports image brightness during low-light hunting at dawn or dusk, which are typically the most productive periods in open-country hunting.

The LR2 FD reticle is a second focal plane design with holdover markings calibrated at 20×, the scope's designated reference magnification. At this power, all subtension values correspond directly to the stated distances, enabling reliable holdover shooting at known ranges without requiring the shooter to dial the elevation turret for each shot. The reticle centre is illuminated using red digital fibre optic technology with 11 brightness levels and auto-standby and motion activation, providing a daylight-bright aim point while conserving battery life during inactive periods in the field.

The elevation turret uses Hawke's patented Zero Lock 'N' Stop system — exposed, locking, resettable, and equipped with a physical zero stop that prevents unintentional sub-zero rotation. This enables a reliable, fast return to the original zero after dialling for a longer shot, without counting clicks. The windage turret is also exposed and locking, but without a zero stop. Both turrets offer 70 MOA of total adjustment travel in ¼ MOA click increments. Side-mounted parallax adjustment covers 18 metres to infinity. The removable zoom throw lever enables rapid magnification changes without breaking cheek weld. The mono-tube is nitrogen purged and fully sealed, providing waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof performance rated for all calibres. Overall length is 370 mm and weight is 690 g.

About Hawke

Hawke Optics is a British optics brand registered in England and Wales, with products distributed across Europe, North America, and international markets. The company produces a broad range of optical products including riflescopes, airgun scopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, red dot sights, and laser rangefinders, covering applications from hunting and precision shooting to nature observation and marine use.

Hawke organises its riflescope lineup into distinct optical system tiers — from the entry-level H2 through H5 to the flagship H7 — with each tier reflecting the glass specification, coating technology, and mechanical feature level of the products within it. The Endurance series is built on the H5 system, representing the mid-tier of Hawke's product range and covering riflescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, red dot sights, and laser rangefinders across a wide range of outdoor applications.

Main Features

• Magnification: 4.5–27×
• Objective Lens Diameter: 56 mm
• Main Tube Diameter: 30 mm
• Reticle: LR2 FD
• Reticle Position: Second Focal Plane (SFP), calibrated at 20×
• Illumination: Yes, 11 levels (red), digital push-button with auto-standby and motion activation
• Illumination Type: Red Digital Fibre Optic
• Click Value: ¼ MOA
• Elevation Adjustment Range: 70 MOA
• Windage Adjustment Range: 70 MOA
• Elevation Turret: Exposed, Zero Lock 'N' Stop, Locking, Resettable
• Windage Turret: Exposed, Locking, Resettable
• Parallax Adjustment: Side Focus, 18 m to ∞
• Field of View: 8.6–1.4 m @ 100 m / 25.8–4.3 ft @ 100 yds
• Eye Relief: 102 mm
• Exit Pupil: 12.4–2.1 mm
• Optical System: H5
• Lens Coating: Fully Multi-Coated, 18 layers
• Glass: High-grade, low-dispersion crown glass
• Length: 370 mm
• Weight: 690 g
• Construction: Nitrogen purged, waterproof, fogproof, shockproof, all calibre rated

Warranty

The riflescope is covered by a 10-year warranty.

In the Box

• Riflescope
• Lens Covers
• 4″ Sun Shade
• Zoom Lever
• Lens Cloth
• CR2032 Battery