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Scope for shooting (5)

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I believe the answer is:

range

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This clue could be a double definition.

'scope' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'shooting' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for range that I've seen before include "spread?" , "Set < compass" , "Distance between weapon and target" , "Cattle country - mountains - scope - stove" , "Vocal compass" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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