A compact, lightweight design and a wide field of view make the 1-8x24 Vantage 30 WA Riflescope from Hawke Optics a good choice for general hunting. Eleven layers of antireflection coating on all lens surfaces deliver a sharp image with ample contrast. The scope features a single-piece 30mm maintube with 210 MOA of elevation and windage adjustment at 1/2 MOA per click for long-distance shots. The L4A Dot reticle in the second focal plane uses an open outer post design to keep more of the target visible while aiming. The scope is set to be parallax-free at 100 yards, and the sealed aluminum housing is purged with nitrogen to be fog and water resistant.

Illuminated Reticle, 2nd Focal Plane    WA: Wide-Angle Optical System    3mm Exit Pupil at Maximum Magnification    11-Layer Fully Multicoated Optics    Nitrogen-Purged, Fog & Waterproof    1/2 MOA Impact Point Correction    210 MOA Elevation & Windage Range

• Zoom range 1-8x 
• 24mm objective lens
• Fully multicoated optics with 11 layers of antireflective coatings
• Wide-angle optical system (WA): 120.4-15.1' field of view at 100 yards
  • 1/2 MOA impact point correction
  • 210 MOA windage and elevation adjustment range
  • Parallax-free to 100 yards
  • Capped turret caps prevent accidental adjustment
  • Fast-focus eyepiece
  • Knurled Posi-Grip zoom ring with removable lever
  • 3.5"-long eye relief
    • 30mm one-piece maintube
    • Lightweight and durable aluminum-alloy housing
    • Scratch-resistant anodizing coating
    • Nitrogen filled for fog and waterproof performance
    • Rated for use on most calibers and recoil resistant
    • Two lens covers included
      • Second focal plane
      • Red and green illumination with five levels of brightness
      • German #4 style
      • Three posts
      • 30" spacing from center to outer post at 100 yards when on 4x magnification

    Related Questions and Answers

    Q: 1. the legs have tabs at their top. how are these removed to allow for cleaning clamping rings?

    A: In order to clean the twist locks (tabs) you must unthread them, once unthreaded you will need to remove the shims from the leg segment using the Allen key included with the set, push the shims outwards from the inside out, once the shims have been removed you can slide the twist locks off and remove shim collars out for cleaning.

    Q: 2. What is the folded diameter of this tripod? I need something sturdy for a small astro rig, but also small enough to hike in with.

    A: It is roughly 5.5 inches at the largest point.

    Q: 3. whats the dimention of this converter?

    A: The Century Precision Optics WA-8XIF-20 0.8x Zoom-Thru Wide Angle IF Converter Lens - for Canon and Fujinon 20x, 21x and 22x IF Broadcast Lenses (B&H #CEWA8XIF20) is 5.5" (14cm) wide and x 2.62" (6.64cm) long.

    Q: 4. Where are these tripods made and from which country are their carbon fiber tubes sourced?

    A: COUNTRY OF ORIGIN CHINA

    Q: 5. This site says the weight of the 5570 Vantage Series 3 is 5.6 pounds. But what is the weight of the taller 8860 and the 8880 ?

    A: The 8860 is shorter than the 5570 but it weighs 6.3 pounds. The 8880 is the tallest and weighs 6.5 pounds.

    Q: 6. Will this 75mm bowl fit the Robus RCC-5560 tripopd? BH #RORCC5560

    A: No, the Robus 75mm Video Bowl for Vantage Tripods is an exact replacement for the removable 75mm bowl insert that comes with your Robus Vantage series 3 and series 5 tripods, and will not work on other models.

    Q: 7. Will using the 80" version of this tripod with only three of the four leg sections extended make it more rigid and stable than the 63" version with all four of its leg sections extended?

    A: Your assumption is correct, the 80" is a better way to go.

    Q: 8. Will the ProMediaGear 75mm Half Ball (B&H # PRTRBU75) work with the included 75mm video bowl?

    A: Yes, B&H # PRTRBU75 should work well with this tripod when using the 75mm bowl adapter.

    Q: 9. Will RSS claw and or spike feet fit on this tripod?

    A: Yes, they are compatible.

    Q: 10. Are the twist lock knobs metal or plastic ?

    A: The twist lock knobs on the Oben GH-30 Gimbal Head are made of a hardened plastic.