Hawke Endurance 30 FD 3-18x50 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, particularly at lower magnification settings where reticle visibility against a bright background is a common field limitation.
• Zero Lock 'N' Stop Elevation Turret: The exposed elevation turret uses Hawke's patented Zero Lock 'N' Stop system — locking, resettable, and fitted with a physical zero stop that prevents rotation below the set zero. After dialling elevation for a longer shot, the shooter can return to the original zero simply by rotating the turret clockwise until it stops, without counting clicks or tracking revolutions. The exposed windage turret is also locking and resettable, giving the shooter full control of both axes in the field.
• 50mm Objective Lens for Enhanced Light Gathering: The 50mm objective lens, combined with high-grade, low-dispersion crown glass 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 16.7 mm at 3× provides an exceptionally accessible sight picture at low power, which is a meaningful advantage during low-light hunting at dawn or dusk.
• Versatile 3–18× Magnification Range: The 3–18× magnification range provides a 6× zoom ratio covering a broad spread of hunting applications — from close-range driven hunting at the low end, where the field of view of 12.9 metres at 100 metres supports fast target acquisition, to deliberate shots at longer hunting distances at 18×.
• Side Focus Parallax Adjustment: The side-mounted parallax adjustment covers 14 metres to infinity, allowing precise parallax correction across the full range of typical hunting distances without changing grip or breaking the firing position — particularly useful when transitioning between targets at different ranges during a hunting day.
• LR2 FD Reticle Calibrated at 18×: The LR2 FD is a second focal plane reticle with holdover markings calibrated at 18×, the scope's maximum magnification. At this reference power, all subtension values correspond directly to the stated distances, enabling reliable holdovers at known ranges without dialling elevation for every shot.
• 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 hunting day without requiring the shooter to manually manage the illumination between active shooting periods.
• 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 reliable 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 practical advantage over conventional LED illumination 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 3-18x50 SF LR2 FD)

The Hawke Endurance 30 FD 3-18x50 SF is a variable riflescope designed for hunters who need a capable, all-round optic for use across varied terrain and distances. The 3–18× magnification range provides a 6× zoom ratio starting from a low 3×, which gives a field of view of 12.9 metres at 100 metres — broad enough for fast target acquisition in driven hunting and woodland shooting — while the 18× upper end delivers the image scale needed for confident shot placement at longer hunting distances in open country.

The 50mm objective lens, combined with the H5 optical system and 18-layer fully multi-coated lenses, provides high light transmission and a bright, detailed image throughout the magnification range. An exit pupil of 16.7 mm at 3× ensures a large, accessible sight picture at low power that supports image brightness in the low-light conditions encountered during hunting at dawn and dusk. The high-volume eyebox and 102mm of eye relief further support fast, comfortable acquisition from a range of head positions and shooting stances.

The LR2 FD reticle is a second focal plane design with holdover markings calibrated at 18×, enabling reliable holdovers at known distances when used at that reference magnification. The reticle centre is illuminated using red digital fibre optic technology with 11 brightness levels and a push-button control system with auto-standby and motion activation, delivering a daylight-bright aim point while conserving battery life during inactive periods.

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 allows a fast, guaranteed 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 — consistent with its intended use as a field hunting scope where windage is typically adjusted at the range and held through a hunting day. Both turrets offer 85 MOA of total adjustment travel in ¼ MOA click increments. Side-mounted parallax adjustment covers 14 metres to infinity. The removable zoom throw lever enables fast 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 338 mm and weight is 662 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: 3–18×
• Objective Lens Diameter: 50 mm
• Main Tube Diameter: 30 mm
• Reticle: LR2 FD
• Reticle Position: Second Focal Plane (SFP), calibrated at 18×
• 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: 85 MOA
• Windage Adjustment Range: 85 MOA
• Elevation Turret: Exposed, Zero Lock 'N' Stop, Locking, Resettable
• Windage Turret: Exposed, Locking, Resettable
• Parallax Adjustment: Side Focus, 14 m to ∞
• Field of View: 12.9–2.2 m @ 100 m / 38.8–6.5 ft @ 100 yds
• Eye Relief: 102 mm
• Exit Pupil: 16.7–2.8 mm
• Optical System: H5
• Lens Coating: Fully Multi-Coated, 18 layers
• Glass: High-grade, low-dispersion crown glass
• Length: 338 mm
• Weight: 662 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