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rear sight adjustment [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shooting (Sports)
OBS

In biathlon, the graduated and adjustable metal tube is known as a rear sight. In order to aim, the shooter must aligh the rear sight with the target.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tir (Sports)
OBS

Au biathlon, la hausse est un tube de métal gradué et ajustable. Pour viser, le tireur doit s'assurer que la hausse est alignée vers la cible.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tiro (Deportes)
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