Cross reticle sights

Cross

— features of this type depend on the type of sights in question — optical, night or red dot (see "Type").

In classical optics, a cross is the simplest crosshair of thin lines of the same thickness. Naturally, in terms of general specialization, such reticles are for hunting, but they are also found in a fairly advanced variety of sights — sports models for benchrest (shooting from a stand at maximum range and accuracy). The convenience of the cross in such an application lies in the fact that the lines have a minimum thickness and practically do not block the view. In nightlights, this type of reticle is usually one of several options available to choose from. But in red dot sights, the cross is in many ways similar to a circle with a dot — it is provided as one of the large, well-marked marks with a clearly defined angular size.