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Record 1 2002-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
  • Shooting (Sports)
DEF

Accessory fixed under the forestock of some target rifles and sniper rifles to prevent forward slippage of the holding hand.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
  • Tir (Sports)
DEF

Accessoire fixé en dessous du fût de certains fusils de compétition et fusils de tireur d'élite pour empêcher la main de glisser vers l'avant.

OBS

cale-main : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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