WULF Hurricane Compact 3–10×40 SFP IR HFT Pro - A Surprisingly Capable Little Scope
The WULF Hurricane Compact 3–10×40 SFP IR HFT Pro has been turning heads in the airgun community - and after reading Gary Chillingworth’s hands-on review for Airgun World, it’s easy to see why. This model isn’t pretending to compete with £1,000 optics, but instead focuses on something far more useful: practical performance, solid design, and real-world usability at an accessible price.
Compact, Durable and Built for Use
Gary describes the Hurricane Compact as one of those rare scopes that feels “right” the moment you pick it up. At just 28 cm in length and weighing around 610 g, it’s small enough to suit bullpups, lightweight rigs, or competition rifles without upsetting the balance. The 30 mm aircraft-grade aluminium tube gives it a reassuring toughness, and its matte finish cuts glare during woodland or bright-range days.
This is a scope built for the outdoors: waterproof, shockproof, fogproof, and sturdy enough to survive knocks without losing zero, as Gary happily tests.
Optics That Outperform Its Price
The real surprise is the glass. At this price, you expect “good enough”, but WULF has managed to deliver crisp edge-to-edge clarity, vivid colour and a bright image through the 40 mm objective lens - even on those dull days where most shooters start questioning life choices and bacon roll availability.
Gary highlights that the scope avoids the common budget-scope distortions like fishbowl edges, and the illuminated HFT-Pro reticle is bold enough to pop against busy woodland backgrounds. While it’s chunkier than some precision shooters may prefer, it’s perfect for hunting, HFT and fast target acquisition.
Turrets & Tracking: Better Than Expected
A key point in Gary’s review is how reliably the Hurricane Compact tracks. It passed a full box test with zero shift on return - a huge win for a scope under £200.
Turrets give 0.1 MRAD adjustments, with a tactile feel and positive clicks. The elevation turret is exposed while the windage turret is capped - an odd combo, but it doesn’t hurt performance.
Reset-to-zero is simple, tool-free, and field-friendly
In the Field
Mounted on an Air Arms HFT-500, Gary reports strong clarity across typical HFT distances, with parallax adjustment down to 10 yards performing well. Only at the very edge of the 45-yard mark did the image soften slightly.
The illuminated reticle remains clear and usable in low light, and importantly, the scope holds zero even after deliberate knocks, making it confidence-inspiring for both competition and hunting.
One small downside? A sunshade isn’t included, which could help eliminate white-out in certain light angles, but that’s a minor gripe at this price point.
Verdict
The WULF Hurricane Compact offers exactly what most shooters want: a tough, dependable, bright and user-friendly optic that punches above its class. Its combination of robust construction, accurate tracking, and genuinely usable glass makes it a standout option in the sub-£200 bracket.