aiming point


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aiming point

n (esp Mil) → Zielpunkt m
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A stone might pos- sibly penetrate to us once in a while, but it wasn't very likely; we were well protected by boughs and foliage, and were not visible from any good aiming point. If they would but waste half an hour in stone- throwing, the dark would come to our help.
The Laser IRT combines the BDC reticle with an integral laser rangefinder, which work together to provide hunters with three important ingredients for long-range shots: precise distance measurement, proper aiming point and speed for immediate shot placement.
It features Trijicon's exclusive battery-free, dual-illumination technology and a fiber optic collector that automatically adjusts the brightness of the aiming point. It has a tritium-illuminated, amber-colored reticle and the Bindon Aiming Concept (BAC), which permits both-eyes-open aiming.
Many shooters opted for a neck hold because the tapered neck gave a more precise aiming point at extended ranges--so much so sights were even mechanically built with numbered hold offs for this extended 50-yard B27 target-type shooting.
The smaller dot does provide a more precise aiming point on a target or hunting pistol, or on a rifle.
First is to provide a clear aiming point. All you have to do superimpose your reticle on your aiming point, then hold and squeeze.
For example, with the load mentioned above and a 100-yard zero, the point of impact will be about six inches low at 175 yards, which is a good starting point for the second aiming point on most reticles.
The M-25 uses a fiberoptic system to illuminate the aiming point during daytime, and a tritium power source at night.
As a result, the DB's inside number can provide a good aiming point for the playside WR.
A 4-MOA dot is also available for those wanting a more precise aiming point, but on a personal defense gun I definitely prefer the bigger dot.
They are available in eight- and 12-inch sizes with extra pasters to match the aiming point. The new Crow target features a three-inch bullseye centered on the target for keeping score.
Just prior to final aiming, align the crosshair slightly above the aiming point, then squeeze the rear bag to bring the crosshair into final alignment with the target.