Bullet Drop
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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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