The magnification was 2.2X, and the scope had a crosshair reticle. ... The M1D sniper rifle, on the other hand, was much simpler to make and shared few of the M1C’s disadvantages.

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.

Q. Scope instructions generally state that you should focus the eyepiece on the crosshairs. While this may show clear focus on a target at lower powers, at higher powers, the target’s image may ...