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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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breech

Sports; Shooting

This is the back of the barrel and the area where the bullets will be loaded into the barrel.

broken target

Sports; Shooting

This is a clay target that breaks apart before it has been fired at.

bullet

Sports; Shooting

See Cartridge.

bullseye

Sports; Shooting

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

bunker

Sports; Shooting

This is a long concrete bunker, which is located in front of the firing line in trap shooting. This is where the machines that throw the clay targets are located. It is also known as a trench.

butt plates

Sports; Shooting

These are placed on the end of the Buttstock and they are removable and they can be adjusted for height and length to the preference of the shooter.

buttstock

Sports; Shooting

This is the back part of a rifle where a shooter will place their shoulder, See also Stock.

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