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Shooting

Shooting is the process of firing a projectile weapon, the activity is conducted as a recreational activity and in competition through the use of guns, bows, crossbows, etc.

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Shooting

bullseye

Sports; Shooting

This is the center circle of the target in pistol, rifle or running-target events. A bullseye is worth 10 points.

big bore

Sports; Shooting

This refers to a type of rifle and the specifications include; the maximum caliber is 8 millimeters and the maximum trigger weight is 1500 grams.

timer mechanism

Sports; Shooting

This is a device that releases a target 0-3 seconds after the competitor has called for it to be released.

air pistol

Sports; Shooting

A pistol that uses either compressed air or carbon dioxide to shoot lead pellets.

air rifle

Sports; Shooting

A rifle that uses either compressed air or carbon dioxide to shoot lead pellets.

10 ring

Sports; Shooting

See concentric circles.

assistant range official

Sports; Shooting

He is in charge of making sure that the scoring official posts the correct score after each shot has been taken.

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