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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

compensation

Sports; Shooting

This is the result of barrel vibration.

demarcation line

Sports; Shooting

The line that separates two scoring zones. If a shot hits the demarcation line the higher score is given to the shooter.

chief range official

Sports; Shooting

They are responsible for the shooters. They call the shooters to take their positions, they check to make sure all the competitors are using the same and legal equipment and the check to see that the ...

choke

Sports; Shooting

See Chokebore.

chokebore

Sports; Shooting

In a shotgun this is a bore, which narrows toward the muzzle to stop the shot pellets from dispersing too widely.

shooting range

Sports; Shooting

A place where shooters can go to practice shooting. When shooting in a trap or skeet shooting competition there are 8 shooting stations in the shooting range located in a semi-circle with the high ...

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