Bullet Drop


The downward arc of a projectile due to gravity over distance; important for long-range shooting.

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Muzzle Velocity


The speed of a projectile as it exits the barrel, measured in feet per second (fps); higher veloc...


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Heat Mirage


Optical distortion caused by rising heat waves, making distant targets appear to shimmer or blur;...


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Sighting-In


Adjusting firearm sights or a scope so that the bullet hits the intended point of aim at a chosen...


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Minute of Angle (MOA)


An angular unit of measurement (1 MOA ≈ 1 inch at 100 yards) used in optics to describe accuracy ...


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Drift


Sideways movement of a projectile due to wind or other factors; shooters often compensate by adju...


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Point of Impact


The actual location where the bullet or arrow strikes the target or animal.


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Angled Shot


Firing at an upward or downward angle, requiring compensation for gravity and trajectory differen...


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Range Estimation


The method of determining distance to a target, vital for proper shot placement in archery and fi...


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