If I mount two 4x scopes on a rifle, does it quadruple the magnification of the first scope?

Question

If I mount two 4x scopes on a rifle, does it quadruple the magnification of the first scope?

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Answer 1

If you were able to line the lenses up correctly you might be able to do this. Just slapping 2 scopes together is probably not going to give a clear view of anything. But that is how many high magnification systems work, multiple lenses.