Hawke Vantage IR 3-9x40 Rimfire .22 HV vs Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x32 Rimfire
Hawke Vantage IR 3-9x40 Rimfire .22 HV is a 3-9×40 SFP on a 1-inch tube with MOA turrets; Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x32 Rimfire is a 2-7×32 SFP on a 1-inch tube with MOA turrets. The Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x32 Rimfire is lighter by 1.3 oz. The Hawke Vantage IR 3-9x40 Rimfire .22 HV has more elevation travel, 100 MOA to 60 MOA in the same unit. At its top magnification the Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x32 Rimfire keeps a 4.6 mm exit pupil against 4.4 mm for the Hawke Vantage IR 3-9x40 Rimfire .22 HV — estimated from the layout, not measured. On our last catalog check the Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x32 Rimfire listed for about $69 less.
| Spec | HawkeHawke Vantage IR 3-9x40 Rimfire .22 HV | VortexVortex Crossfire II 2-7x32 Rimfire |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$239 | ~$170 |
| Magnification | 3-9× | 2-7× |
| Objective lens | 40 mm | 32 mm |
| Focal plane | SFP | SFP |
| Reticle | Rimfire .22 LR HV (9x) | V-Plex MOA |
| Illuminated | Yes | No |
| Turret unit | MOA | MOA |
| Per click | 0.25 MOA (0.26″ at 100 yd) | 0.25 MOA (0.26″ at 100 yd) |
| Elevation travel | 100 MOA (≈29.1 MRAD) | 60 MOA (≈17.5 MRAD) |
| Windage travel | 100 MOA | 60 MOA |
| Zero stop | No | No |
| Turrets | Capped | Capped |
| Parallax | Fixed 75 yd | Fixed 50 yd |
| Eye relief | 3.5″ | 3.9″ |
| Field of view | 39–12.7 ft at 100 yd | 42–12.6 ft at 100 yd |
| Tube | 1-inch | 1-inch |
| Length | 12.4″ | 11.5″ |
| Weight | 15.2 oz | 13.9 oz |
| Warranty | Hawke No-Fault Lifetime Warranty | VIP unlimited unconditional lifetime |
| Exit pupilest. | 13.3–4.4 mm (3×–9×) | 16–4.6 mm (2×–7×) |
| Twilight factorest. | 19 at 9× | 15 at 7× |
| Zoom ratioest. | 3× | 3.5× |
| Where to buy | Hawke → | Vortex → |
Tinted rows are where these two differ. Rows marked est. are computed, not published.
Exit pupil and twilight factor are computed from the published magnification and objective diameter, not measured. Real exit pupil is also capped by the erector at low magnification, and coatings and glass quality move low-light performance in ways the formula cannot see — read these as comparisons between layouts, not verdicts on scopes.