Figure 8-2. Telescope (Sniper's Sighting Device)--assembled view.

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b. The telescope is characterized by a large bright field

of view; has an elevation range knob calibrated from 0 to

900 meters, in 50-meter intervals, causing a total change

in elevation of 12.1 mils. A windage knob, having a

range of 20 minutes either right or left, is used to correct

drift caused by the wind.

The telescope has a

magnification of 2.2 power.

c. The telescope is equipped with a sunshade to shade

the objective and prevent reflections and an eyeshield to

position the observer's eye at the proper eye distance.

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Telescope (Observation).

a. The observation telescope (fig 8-3) is

typical of those designed for observation purposes by the

infantry in observing the effectiveness of artillery fire.

Figure 8-3. Observation telescope-assembled view with

tripod.

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