Sighting-In


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

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Scope Parallax


An optical effect in riflescopes where the reticle appears to move if the shooter’s eye shifts of...


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Marksmanship


The skill of accurate shooting, encompassing proper stance, breathing, trigger control, and follo...


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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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Rifle Scope


An optic with magnification mounted on a rifle, offering a clearer view of distant targets for ac...


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Peep Sight


A small aperture in the rear sight of a bow or rifle that provides a precise aiming point.


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Impact Point


The actual spot where a bullet or arrow strikes the target; differs from point of aim if the sigh...


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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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Zeroing a Rifle


Aligning a rifle’s sights or scope so bullets land at the point of aim at a specific distance, cr...


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Open Sight


Iron sights without an aperture, often featuring a front post and rear notch; commonly seen on ba...


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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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Barrel


The metal tube through which a projectile travels when a firearm is fired; length and rifling aff...


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Prone Position


A shooting stance where the hunter lies flat on the stomach for maximum stability, often used in ...


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Reticle


The aiming pattern (e.g., crosshairs, mil-dot) visible in a scope or optic to help shooters align...


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Crosshairs


The reticle lines inside a scope used for aiming, available in various patterns (duplex, mil-dot,...


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Point of Aim


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


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Point of Impact


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


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Windage


Horizontal scope or sight adjustments made to compensate for wind drift or slight misalignment in...


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