Windage

Windage

The side-to-side adjustment of a sight, used to change the horizontal component of the aiming point. See also Kentucky windage.

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windage

Boat; General boating

Wind resistance of the boat.

windage

Hunting & fishing; Sporting events

The horizontal point of impact of a bullet. When sighting in a rifle, the shooter must adjust the windage of the rifle if its point of impact is to the left or right of center. ...

windage

Transportation; Nautical

wind resistance of the boat.

windage

Hunting & fishing; Rods & tackle

The horizontal point of impact of a bullet. When sighting in a rifle, the shooter must adjust the windage of the rifle if its point of impact is to the left or right of center. ...

windage

Military; Firearms

The side-to-side adjustment of a sight, used to change the horizontal component of the aiming point. See also Kentucky windage.

windage unit

Hunting & fishing; Sporting events

On more expensive sights you can move the whole sight assembly left or right (windage) to zero in your point of impact. Cheaper sights have individually adjustable pins for ...

trigger guard

Military; Firearms

The loop shaped construction that encircles the trigger. Usually extending from the receiver and connecting again to the firearm at the grip. The purpose of the trigger guard is ...

chamber

Military; Firearms

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take-down pin

Military; Firearms

In the field of rifles, take-down levers and tabs are rare and most rely on proprietry disasembly methods. One of the most popular methods for adding a quick disassembly function ...

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Military; Firearms

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Military; Firearms

The area milled, pressed, moulded or otherwise created in the receiver to hold the trigger assembly.

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Military; Firearms

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