A quality rifle scope is as important to the precision marksman as a quality rifle.

Since the early days of sniping in World War I, the importance of high quality optics has been well recognized. While the rifle scopes at that time were comparatively crude, they did allow targets to be successfully engaged in low light where iron sights were useless. Thousands fell in the trenches on both sides from a well-placed shot from an unseen sniper. Aldis, Winchester 5A, Hensoldt, Runge & Kaulfuss, Warner & Swasey, Zeiss, Schneider & Co., Periscope Prism Co., and Swarovski are some of the names that are still quite familiar and still in the game. Others have passed into history. All that remains of their legacy are the crosses of those that were unfortunate enough to enter into their field of view Times, and sniping, have changed substantially since 1-LW. McBride stared through a Warner & Swasey scope, offset mounted on a .303 Ross straight pull. What hasn't changed, though, is the need for a high quality, precision rifle scope.

There are some truly excellent tactical scopes available to today's marksman today However there is also some real junk out there labeled for Tactical or Sniper use-scopes with poor optics, unreliable adjustment repeatability or inadequate durability There is no place for such equipment in the world of precision riflery What is needed is a well-made scope with bright and clear optics, precise and repeatable adjustments and a user-friendly reticle all combined in a rugged package. For the individual or department looking for such a precision instrument there is a new name to be aware of: I.O.R. Valdada. Continue next page >