riflescope
Long-range aiming device
A riflescope is an optical sighting device mounted on a rifle, allowing the shooter to aim precisely at distant targets.
It magnifies the target and superimposes crosshairs or another reticle to indicate the point of aim.
Riflescopes vary in magnification power and are standard equipment for hunting and long-range shooting.
Degree of correctness
- zeroingCalibrating to baseline
- windageAir current interference
- elevationHeight above reference point
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
calibration · trajectory · ballistics · MOA · grouping · steady · aiming · rangefinder
Degree of visual enlargement
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
- reticleOptical sighting pattern
- eyepieceLens you look through
- ocularOf the organ of sight
diopter · prism · coating · transmission · parallax · clarity · resolution · refraction
Intersecting sighting lines
- quarryPit for extracting rock
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- gameOrganized play or sport
buck · trophy · venison · blinds · camouflage · camo · outfitter · cartridge
Object of pursuit
- bullseyeExact center target
- scoreNumerical standing in competition
- ringClosed curve shape
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
paper · benchrest · biathlon · shooter · match · stage · timer · hit
Safety backup person
- overwatchProtective surveillance position
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
- concealmentAct of hiding something
ghillie · suppressor · military · observation · surveillance · marksman · designated · long-range
accuracy
Degree of correctness
adjustment · calibration · trajectory · ballistics · MOA · grouping · steady · aiming · rangefinder · holdover
magnification
Degree of visual enlargement
ocular · diopter · prism · coating · transmission · parallax · clarity · resolution · refraction · objective
crosshairs
Intersecting sighting lines
- quarryPit for extracting rock
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
- trackingMonitoring location over time
game · buck · trophy · venison · blinds · camouflage · camo · outfitter · cartridge · season
target
Object of pursuit
silhouette · paper · benchrest · biathlon · shooter · match · stage · timer · hit · grouping
spotter
Safety backup person
- overwatchProtective surveillance position
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
concealment · ghillie · suppressor · military · observation · surveillance · marksman · designated · long-range · hide
- precision riflesDMR, bolt action, bolt-action, heavy barrel, MOA