Archives: Glossary

Cartridges designed by individual inventors that have never been commercially manufactured.

A manual safety found on some bolt action rifles, usually mounted at the rear of the bolt assembly, which pivots in an arc at right angles to the bore line.

A rifle stock developed by Colonel Townsend Whelen which features a forward sloping comb and cheekpiece.

A micrometer type device found on some iron and telescopic sights which allows the shooter to make precision adjustments to the horizontal setting.

The deviation from the expected flight path of a bullet due to the forces of wind.