optical sight

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A device on a firearm that uses optics to help the user aim.

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  • The sniper adjusted the optical sight on his rifle.
  • Modern firearms often come equipped with an advanced optical sight.
  • He found it easier to aim with the aid of an optical sight.
  • The new optical sight improved his accuracy significantly.
  • Soldiers are trained to quickly calibrate their optical sight in the field.
  • The rifle features a removable optical sight.
  • An optical sight uses lenses to magnify the target.
  • Without an optical sight, long-range shooting is much harder.
  • She attached the optical sight to the rail of her shotgun.
  • The manufacturer boasts about the clarity of their optical sights.