sniperscopes
Long-range targeting devices
Sniperscopes are telescopic sights designed for long-range precision shooting, typically mounted on rifles.
The term emerged from military use, where such scopes help marksmen acquire distant targets.
Modern sniperscopes often include features like rangefinders, night vision, or thermal imaging: The rifle came equipped with a military-grade sniperscope.
Degree of visual enlargement
- reticleOptical sighting pattern
- lensesCurved transparent refractors
- zoomRapid movement or magnification
- focusConcentrated attention point
diopter · adjustment · clarity · resolution · coatings · rangefinder · parallax · objective
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
- deerAntlered hoofed mammal
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
- gameOrganized play or sport
- crosshairsIntersecting sighting lines
tracking · blinds · stand · quarry · trophy · outdoorsman · cartridges · reloading
Degree of correctness
- targetingSelecting as objective
- sharpshootingExpert precision with firearms
- aimPurpose or direction
- bullseyeExact center target
calibration · steadiness · alignment · windage · holdover · breathing · zeroing · ballistics
Heat-bearing electromagnetic waves
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- lowlightLeast impressive moment
- illuminationProvision of light
- nocturnalActive during darkness
moonlight · starlight · monocular · generation · phosphor · darkness · detection
Strategically planned
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
- ghillieScottish outdoor servant
- spotterSafety backup person
- overwatchProtective surveillance position
marksman · engagement · fireteam · suppressing · bipod · flanking · ambush · infantry
magnification
Degree of visual enlargement
- reticleOptical sighting pattern
- lensesCurved transparent refractors
- zoomRapid movement or magnification
focus · diopter · adjustment · clarity · resolution · coatings · rangefinder · parallax · objective · turrets
rifle
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
crosshairs · tracking · blinds · stand · quarry · trophy · outdoorsman · cartridges · reloading · varmint
accuracy
Degree of correctness
- targetingSelecting as objective
- sharpshootingExpert precision with firearms
- aimPurpose or direction
bullseye · calibration · steadiness · alignment · windage · holdover · breathing · zeroing · ballistics · trajectory
infrared
Heat-bearing electromagnetic waves
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- lowlightLeast impressive moment
- illuminationProvision of light
nocturnal · moonlight · starlight · monocular · generation · phosphor · darkness · detection
tactical
Strategically planned
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
- ghillieScottish outdoor servant
- spotterSafety backup person
overwatch · marksman · engagement · fireteam · suppressing · bipod · flanking · ambush · infantry · camouflage