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Dope

In order to reach the target with his shots, this is the windage and elevation correction that a shooter would dial into his sighting system. Dope is a word that means to work out in English; measure or devise.

Dragging Wood

During precision rifle shooting and training, when a part of your finger or hand is brushing on the stock when you squeeze the trigger, this is called dragging wood, and it can negatively affect your trigger pull, and shot placement.

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Best Shooting Chronograph

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