What do the knobs on sniper scopes do?

The knob on the right side of the scope is generally an adjustment for windage, which means how far right or left the projectile will strike. The windage and elevation knobs adjust the reticle and help shooters match the aiming point of the firearm with the crosshairs.

What is top knob on scope for?

On most scopes, the two knobs you are likely talking about are the windage and elevation knobs. These knobs are used to sight in or “zero” your scope. The knob on the top is the elevation adjustment and the one on the side affects your windage.

How does a sniper scope work?

A sniper scope is basically a specialized telescope containing components that lay a targeting reticule (crosshairs) over the amplified image. When sighting a target through a scope, snipers are comparing point of aim to point of impact. This means that they are capable of magnifying an image to 10 times its size.

Which scope knob is elevation?

When looking through the scope, the windage knob is located on the right-hand side of the scope and adjusts the reticle left and right. Similarly, the elevation knob is located on top of the scope and adjusts your reticle up and down.

What does parallax adjustment mean?

A simple definition of Parallax: a noticeable shift in reticle placement while looking through your scope at different angles. If you notice your reticle is moving off target while changing your viewing angle, that’s parallax. You need to adjust for parallax to ensure your reticle will be accurate at any viewing angle.

What scopes do snipers use?

Vortex Optics Diamondback Tactical 6-24×50 FFP Riflescope.

How do reticles work?

A reticle is the crosshair or aiming point in your field of view in a riflescope. To use a rifle scope reticle properly you must first focus it for your eye. Point your properly mounted rifle scope at the sky or a blank wall with the scope at its highest power. The eyepiece is adjustable on almost all rifle scopes.