Sights designed for use in competitive shooting.
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Glossary custom post type
TARGET SLING
A special form of strap designed to aid in support of the firearm in target shooting.
TARGET STOCK
Any stock specifically made for firearms designed for target shooting.
TARGET TRIGGER
1. A trigger mechanism which provides for adjustment of such characteristics as pull force, travel or overtravel. 2. A trigger which provides a large bearing surface for the trigger finger. 3. A relatively light, crisp trigger designed to assist in accurate shooting.
TARGET(ING)
The act of shooting a firearm to align sights. See Sighting In.
T-BOLT
A patented reciprocation and locking system for use on a rimfire rifle. Sometimes used to describe straight-pull bolt action rifles with a horizontally protruding straight bolt handle.
STRAIGHT STOCK
1. A stock with no pistol grip also known as an English Stock. 2. A “Cast-Neutral” Stock.
STRAIN GAUGE
An electronic device to measure stress and strain in mechanical devices.
STRAIN SCREW
A screw which bears against a leaf spring and by its movement in or out will change the tension of the spring.
STRIKER
A spring-driven rod-like firing pin, or a separate component which impacts the firing pin, which travels in a linear path to strike the primer.