Range Estimation
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Marksmanship
The skill of accurate shooting, encompassing proper stance, breathing, trigger control, and follo...
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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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Bullet Drop
The downward arc of a projectile due to gravity over distance; important for long-range shooting.
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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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American Elk
Also called wapiti, a large North American cervid common in western states; hunts often require l...
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Antelope
In North America, refers primarily to pronghorn; found in open plains, requiring careful range es...
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Range Finder
A device (often laser-based) calculating exact distance to a target, improving accuracy for rifle...
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