Maintaining your riflescope

Each Hawke riflescope is a precision instrument that deserves a high level of care. During manufacture the scope is purged with dry nitrogen and sealed to give a lifetime of reliability. Do not attempt to disassemble or clean the scope internally. 

Keep the protective lens covers in place when the scope is not in use. The external lens coatings should occasionally be wiped clean with the lens cloth provided or an optical quality lens paper. Remove any external dirt with a soft brush to avoid scratching the lens. 

Note: Unnecessary rubbing or use of a coarse cloth may cause permanent damage to lens coatings. To clean the external surface of the scope it is recommended that a silicone impregnated cleaning cloth is used to protect the scope against corrosion. 

Tips for safe storage:

• Always store in a moisture-free environment.
• Never store the scope in places such as the passenger compartments of vehicles on hot days, the high temperatures could adversely affect the lubricants and sealants.
• Avoid direct sunlight that can enter the objective or the ocular lens, damage may result from the concentration (burning effect) of the sun’s rays passing through the scope.