A telescopic sight, commonly called a scope for short, is an optical sighting device based on a refracting telescope. It is equipped with some form of a referencing pattern – known as a reticle – mounted in a focally appropriate position in its optical system to provide an accurate point of aim.

What scope is used for snipers?

The Army has officially selected a fresh optic to go with its brand new Precision Sniper Rifle. Oregon-based sightmaker Leupold will furnish the service with its Mark 5HD 5-25×56 rifle scope to use on the Mk 22 Mod 0 PSR that's based on the Barrett MRAD bolt-action multi-caliber system, the company announced last week.

How good is a sniper scope?

Summary: This scope is excellent, even on a long range rig. I was hammering targets out to 750, and it was pretty easy to do. ... This is NOT a Nightforce scope, so if you have to have the very best, then you can get better. I give the Nightforce a 5 for the price range, I give this a 5 for this price range .....