The big upside to this—and the reason FFP scopes are often preferred for long-range work—is that the additional aiming points of a graduated or BDC-type reticle work at any magnification.

U.S. Army snipers will soon see the benefits of a new grid-based reticle for rifle scopes that will improve targeting as well as add versatility with its use across various weapons and ammunition.

If you’re shopping for a rifle scope, the third question—after “What do you plan to use it for?” and “How much are you looking to spend?”—is “Are you looking for a first-plane or second-plane reticle?

Q. Before mounting a scope, I like to make sure the crosshairs are centered. To find the optical center, I heard that you could take a mirror and place the scope on top of it and look into the scope.

It has an unilluminated duplex reticle and capped turrets for windage and elevation. Though I’ve retired it, I have killed more animals with that rifle-and-scope combination than with any other I own, ...

You will then be able to customize three different types of crosshairs, which consist of: Primary Aim Down Sights Sniper Scope The Primary crosshair is what typically shows up on your screen when ...

His spotter and friend, Stephen Miller, used a computer monitor to see Payne's targeting, adjusting the scope crosshairs onto the target. Payne whispered his usual mantra before he pulled the trigger.