AN SAS night vision sight has doubled the range of the Army’s standard issue assault rifle.

       Soldiers hit bullseyes at 600 metres, twice the normal daytime range of the SA80, and one hit 17 out of 20 shots on target.

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       An SAS sight has doubled the range of the Army's trusty SA80 Credit: The Sun

       The ￡55,000 fist-sized Arills sights are used on special ops but may roll out to regular troops.

       Corporal Graham Marson, 31, of 2nd Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment, said: “It turns night into day, it’s incredible.”

       Major Henry Bowden added: “It’s an absolute game changer.”

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       The ￡55,000 fist-sized Arills sights may roll out to regular troops Credit: The Sun

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       The Army has ordered 900 for ￡50million and is trialling them at bases across Cyprus.

       They combine thermal imaging and enhanced night vision and slot on to a usual day sight.

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