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Thread: how is a (rifle scope) reticle in focus?

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    Default how is a (rifle scope) reticle in focus?

    The lens zooms and focuses something very far away yet the reticle inside the lens assembly is in perfect focus just like the far objects. How?

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    Google "Focal Plane" and be aware that there can be more the one in a optical system.

    see: https://blackrainordnance.com/blogs/...nd-focal-plane

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    makes sense, thanks

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