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BENCH-REST [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-02-04

English

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

Very stable bench-table used for precision sighting-in and shooting.

OBS

It allows the shooter to be seated with support to both elbows. One or both ends of the rifle may also be supported by means of rests/sandbags.

Key term(s)
  • bench-rest

French

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

Banc et table d'une seule pièce, très stable, servant au zérotage et au tir de précision.

OBS

Il permet au tireur de s'asseoir et d'appuyer les deux coudes. Des appuis et/ou sacs de sable peuvent aussi être utilisés pour supporter l'un ou l'autre des bouts du fusil.

OBS

banc de tir : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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