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  2. Boresight (firearm) - Wikipedia

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    The user then adjusts the iron sights or scope reticle to align the point of aim with the projected laser dot. Another more commonly used type of laser boresighter is attached to the muzzle of the barrel, either inserted straight into the bore ("arbor" type) or held in alignment with the barrel via a magnet , and projects a laser beam onto the ...

  3. Sighting in - Wikipedia

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    After the sights have been adjusted, more shots may be fired from a cool barrel forming another group to verify that sight adjustment moved the average bullet placement onto the point of aim. [2] Sighting in has been completed when the group is centered on the point of aim.

  4. Gyro gunsight - Wikipedia

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    The K-14 included two projector systems for the reflector sight, one with gyro correction for attacking aircraft, and a second for attacking ground targets. It was otherwise similar to the British models, although the dial for adjusting the target size was moved to the left side of the sight instead of the front.

  5. Milliradian - Wikipedia

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    A milliradian (SI-symbol mrad, sometimes also abbreviated mil) is an SI derived unit for angular measurement which is defined as a thousandth of a radian (0.001 radian). ). Milliradians are used in adjustment of firearm sights by adjusting the angle of the sight compared to the barrel (up, down, left, or

  6. SIG Sauer P226 - Wikipedia

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    The SIG Sauer P226 is a full-sized service pistol made by SIG Sauer. This model is available in four chamberings: the 9×19mm Parabellum , .40 S&W , .357 SIG , or .22 Long Rifle . [ 2 ] It has the same mechanism of operation as the SIG Sauer P220 , but is developed to use higher capacity, double stack magazines in place of the single stack ...

  7. Bore axis - Wikipedia

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    The Chiappa Rhino is an example of a pistol with a low bore axis. The SIG Sauer P226 is an example of a pistol with a high bore axis.. The recoil from a fired cartridge (and the action movement) exerts a rearward impulse along the bore axis, which is commonly above the center of mass of the gun.

  8. States with the Highest and Lowest Property Tax Rates - AOL

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    No. 10 Highest: New Hampshire. Living in New Hampshire, the cradle of New England, can seem idyllic until you look at property taxes. The average property tax rate is 1.25%.

  9. Modern technique - Wikipedia

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    The greatest adjustment of focus (relatively more ocular muscle contraction) is required to view shorter distances, such as the gun's rear sight. In the modern technique, the shooter is taught to focus on the front sight of the pistol and align it against the target, ignoring the rear sight for quicker aiming and minimal physical requirements.