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[[Image:Telescopic sights.gif|thumb|Different variations of a scope]] | |||
A '''telescopic sight''', commonly called a '''scope''', is a device used to give additional accuracy using a point of aim for weapons such as firearms, airguns and crossbows. Other sighting systems are iron sights, red dot sights, and laser sights. | A '''telescopic sight''', commonly called a '''scope''', is a device used to give additional accuracy using a point of aim for weapons such as firearms, airguns and crossbows. Other sighting systems are iron sights, red dot sights, and laser sights. | ||
In the Halo universe, scopes were used on a wide variety of firearms, e.g. the Battle Rifle, Sniper Rifle, Beam Rifle, and Carbine. | In the Halo universe, scopes were used on a wide variety of firearms, e.g. the Battle Rifle, Sniper Rifle, Beam Rifle, and Carbine. | ||
Each scope varies upon its weapon. | Each scope varies upon its weapon. For example, in a Sniper Rifle, the scope is electronic, contains a night vision function, and can zoom in from 2x to 10x magnification. | ||