Hawke Sidewinder 30 SF 6-24x56

• Second Focal Plane Reticle (20x Half Mil or SR Pro II): Both variants are positioned in the second focal plane, maintaining a consistent apparent reticle size across the entire magnification range for clear visibility at every zoom setting. The 20x Half Mil features MRAD-spaced holdover markings calibrated to be accurate at 20×, the scope's designated reference magnification, enabling reliable holdovers and rough ranging when used at that power. The SR Pro II is a hunting-oriented reticle designed for fast, intuitive target acquisition and holdover use in field conditions, with a clean layout that avoids the complexity of a dedicated target reticle.
• Resettable Locking Turrets with Witness Window: The exposed elevation and windage turrets are locking and resettable, allowing a field zero to be set and secured against accidental movement during carry or handling. The witness window on each turret provides an immediate visual reference to the turret's current position relative to zero — a practical feature that eliminates the need to count clicks or rotations when returning to zero after making distance adjustments.
• 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 delivers high light transmission and a bright, detailed image across the magnification range. An exit pupil of 9.3 mm at 6× supports image brightness in low-light hunting conditions at dawn and dusk, where adequate image brightness is most critical.
• Ultra-Wide 24° Field of View: The H5 optical system provides a field of view of 7.1 metres at 100 metres at minimum magnification — a broad view for a scope in this magnification class that supports situational awareness and target identification before the shooter increases power for the shot.
• Index-Matched Removable 4″ Side Wheel: The included 4″ side wheel is index-matched to the parallax adjustment, allowing the shooter to mark specific target distances directly on the wheel surface for fast, repeatable parallax settings during a shooting session. The larger 4″ diameter provides more surface area for distance markings and easier handling than a smaller side wheel. The wheel is removable when not required.
• Multi-LED Illuminated Reticle with 6 Brightness Levels: The reticle centre is illuminated in red across 6 intensity settings, with off positions between each step. The stepped rheostat control allows precise brightness selection appropriate to the current ambient light without overshooting to a level that would obscure reticle detail or wash out against a light target background.
• High Volume Eyebox with 102mm Eye Relief: The high-volume eyebox reduces the precision required for head placement when acquiring a sight picture — useful during dynamic field situations or when shooting from positions where consistent cheek weld is difficult to maintain. The 102mm of eye relief provides comfortable clearance on centrefire platforms and rifles with significant recoil.
• Side Focus Parallax Adjustment from 9 Metres: Side-mounted parallax adjustment covers 9 metres to infinity, keeping the scope versatile across close-range airgun and field target use as well as conventional hunting and longer-range applications. The adjustment is accessible without changing grip or breaking the firing position.

About the Sidewinder 30 Series

The Hawke Sidewinder 30 series is built on the H5 optical system within a 30mm aluminium mono-tube chassis, sitting in the mid tier of Hawke's riflescope range. The series is designed for hunters, field target shooters, and multi-discipline shooters who need a high-performance, versatile optic capable of handling a wide range of shooting applications without the added complexity of a first focal plane precision system.

A defining characteristic of the Sidewinder 30 series is the ultra-wide 24° field of view at minimum magnification — significantly broader than many competing designs in the same magnification class. The H5 optical system combines high-grade, low-dispersion crown glass with 18-layer fully multi-coated lenses and a high-volume eyebox, delivering fast target acquisition, a forgiving sight picture, and reliable optical performance across varied lighting conditions.

The series uses second focal plane reticles calibrated at a specific reference magnification, paired with exposed, locking, resettable turrets featuring Hawke's witness window — an instant visual indicator of turret position that is particularly useful during field target competition or any discipline involving regular distance adjustments. All models include an index-matched removable side wheel for marking and repeating specific parallax settings between sessions.

The Sidewinder 30 SF range covers multiple magnification configurations — including 4.5-14x44, 6.5-20x44, 4-16x50, and 6-24x56 — each available in reticle variants suited to target shooting and hunting applications, allowing shooters to select the configuration that best matches their primary use case.

About the Model (Hawke Sidewinder 30 SF 6-24x56)

The Hawke Sidewinder 30 SF 6-24x56 is a second focal plane riflescope designed for shooters who require higher magnification and a larger objective lens than the smaller Sidewinder 30 variants provide, while remaining within the same series platform. The 6–24× magnification range delivers a 4× zoom ratio with a field of view of 7.1 metres at 100 metres at minimum power — broad enough for target identification and situational awareness at moderate distances — and a 24× upper limit that provides the image scale needed for precise shot placement and target reading at longer ranges.

The 56mm objective lens, combined with the H5 optical system and 18-layer fully multi-coated lenses, delivers a bright, high-contrast image across the magnification range. An exit pupil of 9.3 mm at 6× supports image brightness in low-light field conditions during hunting at dawn or dusk. The high-volume eyebox and 102mm of eye relief allow comfortable, consistent use across a range of shooting positions and head placements.

Two reticle variants are available. The 20x Half Mil version features MRAD-spaced holdover markings calibrated at 20×, the scope's reference magnification, allowing reliable holdovers and rough ranging at that power setting. The SR Pro II version provides a hunting-specific reticle layout designed for fast, intuitive field use where target acquisition speed is the priority. Both variants feature an illuminated reticle centre in red with 6 brightness levels and off positions between each step, controlled via a stepped rheostat.

The exposed elevation and windage turrets are locking and resettable, each offering 20 MRAD of total adjustment travel in 1/10 MRAD click increments. The witness window on each turret provides an instant visual guide to the current position relative to zero. Side-mounted parallax adjustment covers 9 metres to infinity, with the included index-matched 4″ side wheel enabling repeatable distance marks to be applied directly to the parallax knob for consistent session-to-session settings.

The locking fast-focus eyebell allows the dioptre setting to be secured once established, and 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 363 mm and weight is 775 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 Sidewinder series is built on the H5 system, representing the mid-tier of Hawke's riflescope range and offering a strong balance of optical performance and practical versatility across a wide range of shooting applications.

Main Features

• Magnification: 6–24×
• Objective Lens Diameter: 56 mm
• Main Tube Diameter: 30 mm
• Reticle: 20x Half Mil / SR Pro II
• Reticle Position: Second Focal Plane (SFP)
• Illumination: Yes, 6 levels (red), stepped rheostat with off positions between levels
• Click Value: 1/10 MRAD
• Elevation Adjustment Range: 20 MRAD
• Windage Adjustment Range: 20 MRAD
• Elevation Turret: Exposed, Locking, Resettable, Witness Window
• Windage Turret: Exposed, Locking, Resettable, Witness Window
• Parallax Adjustment: Side Focus, 9 m to ∞
• Field of View: 7.1–1.8 m @ 100 m / 21.3–5.4 ft @ 100 yds
• Eye Relief: 102 mm
• Exit Pupil: 9.3–2.3 mm
• Optical System: H5
• Lens Coating: Fully Multi-Coated, 18 layers
• Glass: High-grade, low-dispersion crown glass
• Length: 363 mm
• Weight: 775 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
• 4″ Side Wheel (Removable)
• Zoom Lever
• Hex Key (Zoom Lever)
• Lens Cloth
• CR2032 Battery
• Reticle Booklet
• Instruction Manual