Hawke XB30 Compact 1.5-6x36 SR
Very Good
Ranked #2 of 11 crossbow scopes
$199
The cheap Compact. Maker $199 (12226). Magnification 1.5–6. Printed FPS 250–450 — a 200-fps span, the floor of the wide-window list. 15.1 oz. Locking speed ring. Distinct from the 2-8 Compact.
Standout feature: Printed 250–450 window at $199 — the cheap Compact, not a colorway of the 2-8.
The verdict
The Hawke XB30 Compact 1.5-6x36 SR earns a CareScore of 68.7/100 (very good), ranking #2 of 11 crossbow scopes we’ve scored at $199. Printed 250–450 window at $199 — the cheap Compact, not a colorway of the 2-8.
Scored by the published CareScore v1.1.8 methodology from manufacturer specs, June 2026.
Pros
- Maker $199 on us.hawkeoptics.com/xb30-compact-15-6x36-sr.html
- Printed 250–450 fps (span 200); 1.5–6×36; 15.1 oz
- Patented locking speed adjuster; aim points to 100 yards
- Red and green; 30mm tube; lifetime
Cons
- Shorter zoom than the 2-8 Compact
- No rings in the box — flip-up covers only
- 1.5–6 span is 4.5 — misses the long-zoom list
CareScore breakdown
How the 68.7/100 was built. Each spec is normalised to a 0–100 quality score, then weighted.
Data note: Street $199.00 maker PDP us.hawkeoptics.com/xb30-compact-15-6x36-sr.html (model 12226, Aug 22 2026). In stock. Printed: 1.5–6×; 36mm; 30mm tube; Calibration 250fps–450fps; 15.1 oz; eye 3"; locking speed adjuster; multi-line reticle to 100 yards. Distinct from 12227 (2–8, 250–475). Not a colorway.
Full specifications
| Street Price | $199 |
|---|---|
| Speed-Calibration Window | 250–450fps |
| Magnification Range | 1.5–6.0× |
| Top Calibrated Speed | 450 fps |
| Tube Size | 30mm |
| Objective | 36 mm |
| Eye Relief | 3.0" |
| Scope Weight | 15.1 oz |
| Illuminated | Yes |
| Illumination Colors | Red-green |
| Rangefinding | No |
| Focal Plane | Sfp |
| Speed Lock | Yes |
| Holdover To | 100 yd |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
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