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'''Scope''' is a major brand of [[antiseptic]] [[mouthwash]]. Its top competitor is [[Listerine]]. Scope is produced by [[Procter and Gamble]].
'''Scope''' has several meanings. Among American conservatives, the most common meaning refers to the common name for a telescopic sight, which is an [[optic]]al device used to improve the [[accuracy]] of [[firearm]]s.
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==Firearms Scope==
Scope, among [[gun enthusiast]]s, [[hunter]]s and [[sniper]]s, refers to an optical device that assists in [[shooting]] [[accuracy]]. The purpose of [[sight]]s is to hit your [[target]]. If your [[vision]] has deteriorated enough that you cannot effectively use [[iron sight]]s at [[long range]], or if you expect lots of low-light [[combat]], then a quality [[optical sight]] is necessary for your [[battle rifle]].
To quote ''[[Boston's Gun Bible]]'', "As soon as you add a scope to a [[hunting rifle]], liberals call it a "[[sniper rifle]]". This is [[politically correct]] [[PolSpeak]] for any [[rifle]] with a scope. The [[hoplophobia|anti-gun]] pols are finally realizing the awesome capability of scoped, [[high-power]]ed rifles, which make the [[AK-47]] look puny by comparison. As I predicted in 1998, this pejorative term is becoming a [[gunphobe]] buzzphrase (like "cult," "[[compound]]," "[[patriot]]," "[[militia]]," "[[Saturday night special]]s," "[[assault weapon]]s" and "[[cop killer]] [[bullet]]s")."<ref>[[Boston T. Party]] ([[Kenneth Royce]]), ''[[Boston's Gun Bible]]'', [[Wyoming]], Javelin Press, 2002, 2009: p. 1/3. ISBN 978-1888766066.</ref>
===Different optics for different rifles===
As battle rifles, [[battle carbine]]s, and [[tactical rifle]]s solve different (though occasionally overlapping) problems, their optics will be somewhat specialized.
====Battle Rifle Optics====
[[Battle rifle optic]]s include for example [[Burris]] [[3-9x]] Fullfield II. According to Boston T Party, "Optics must be very rugged and versatile. Rugged because a [[.308]] [[MBR]] has hefty [[recoil]] and sees hard use. Versatile because the battle rifle will be employed for everything from [[CQB]] to precision work. Hence, it must have a quickly acquired [[point of aim]], as well as [[range finding]] [[stadia line]]s and a [[BDC]]. The [[scope mount]] should be see-through in order to have immediate use of the [[iron sight]]s. While I have a lot of experience with the I.O.R. M2 4x units, the [[Burris]] Fullfield II [[ballistic]]-Plex scopes have now gained my favor as very affordable and rugged [[optic]]s for battle rifles."<ref>Ibid. Page 18/2</ref>
====Battle Carbine Optics====
[[Battle carbine optic]]s include for example the [[ACOG]]. According to Boston, "Optics must be rugged, [[lightweight]], and offer very fast [[target]] acquisition for CQB. A circle, dot, or triangle [[point of aim]] is the norm, and it should be illuminated at all times day or night (e.g., ACOG "BAC" system with [[tritium]]). [[Distance]] stadia lines are nice (e.g., ACOG), but not absolutely necessary (e.g., the AUG's 5[[MOA]] 'doughnut of death"). As in battle rifles, the scope mount should also be see-through if possible."<ref>Ibid. Page 18/2</ref>
====Tactical Rifle Optics====
[[Tactical rifle optic]]s include for example the Shepherd 310-P2. According to Boston, "If you needed to make a 250 [[yard]] [[head shot]] or 600yd [[body shot]], this is the rifle you'd want. (Also called a "[[precision rifle]]" or "[[countersniper]]" rifle.) Hence, it will have something like a [[3-9x]] [[magnification]] scope with at least 1/2MOA adjustments (if not 1/4MOA). The [[reticle]] will likely be [[Mil Dot]], and the scope will have a [[BDC]]. Some [[battle rifle optic]]s make for very competent [[tactical]] applications, such as the [[Burris]] [[Ballistic]]-Plex units. Because of the higher [[accuracy]] requirement, these [[rifle]]s are often, if not usually, [[bolt action]]s. But, not always. An [[M14]] can make a fine [[tactical rifle]] if tuned to <1 1/4M0A accuracy."<ref>Ibid. Page 18/2</ref>
==Other Meanings==
* [[Scope (mouthwash)]]: A major brand of [[antiseptic]] [[mouthwash]]. Its top competitor is [[Listerine]]. Scope is produced by Procter and Gamble.
* [[Scopes Trial]] - Legal [[case]] about the teaching of the [[theory]] of [[evolution]]. Involved [[John Scopes]]
* Scope of practice - the limits allowed for licensed professionals such as doctors, lawyers, etc. relating to actions, procedures and processes.
===Procedures - Devices ===
* Arthroscopy - medical procedure the [[joint]]s.
* Colonoscopy - medical procedure for examining the [[large intestine]]
* [[Microscope]] - instrument for seeing objects too tony for the naked eye
* Oscilloscope - instrument for electronic tests
* [[Telescope]] - instrument for seeing objects too distant for the naked eye
* Telescopic sight - an optical device used to improve the accuracy of firearms
==External links==
* [[Chuck Hawks|Hawks, Chuck]], [http://www.chuckhawks.com/optical_sights.htm ChuckHawks.com], Telescopic and Red Dot Sights
==References==
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