What is Sniper scope?
[[Image:Sniperscope.jpg|center|300px|A sniper scope]] A '''sniper scope''' or '''telecopic sight''' is a kind of [[telescope]] that is attached to a [[rifle]]. These scopes can help a [[sniper]] aim and hit a target far away. Usually, they are made of [[metal]], with [[glass]] on each end. They show markings to help aim. A rifle scope works by enlarging target area so you can aim more accurately. Scopes differ from iron sights, which are usually used in [[Crossbow|crossbows]] or some [[Machine gun|machine guns]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=How Does a Rifle Scope Work?|url=https://shootingmystery.com/how-does-a-rifle-scope-work/|access-date=2021-06-12|language=en-US}}</ref> The scope hasn’t been around forever. In fact, scopes are relatively new inventions, dating back to the late 19th century. A book published in 1844 called ''the Improved American Rifle'' documents some of the first rifle markers manufactured in New York.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=1847-11-06|title=Improved Rifle|url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican11061847-52c|journal=Scientific American|volume=3|issue=7|pages=52|doi=10.1038/scientificamerican11061847-52c|issn=0036-8733}}</ref> The idea of using a telescope tube came in 10 years later. Willian Malcolm, a New York manufacturer, introduced optics to lenses. It was during the [[World War I|World War 1]] when rifle scopes saw big improvements. With trench warfare came the rise of the snipers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sniper Scopes|url=https://snipercollection.com/|access-date=2021-06-12|website=Sniper Scopes|language=en}}</ref> Back then, 6x magnification was considered a feat. But with today’s technology, we could use even 10x magnification scopes with rifles. ==References== {{reflist}} {{military-stub}} [[Category:Firearm components]]