Point of Impact


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

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The precise spot on a target where a shooter aligns sights or a scope reticle before firing.

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

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