marksman's
Skilled rifleman's attribute
Marksman's is the possessive form of marksman, a person skilled in accurate shooting.
A marksman's rifle belongs to a skilled shooter; a marksman's eye refers to the precise aim such a person possesses.
The marksman's patience finally paid off when the target came into view.
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
- firearmProjectile weapon using explosives
- ammunitionWeapon projectiles and charges
- roundsAmmunition or bout divisions
- cartridgeSealed container for supplies
barrel · stock · bipod · sling · holster · magazine · bolt action · chamber
Purpose or direction
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- shotQuick liquor serving
- targetObject of pursuit
- bullseyeExact center target
scope · crosshairs · steady · sight · grouping · zeroing · windage · elevation
Concealed precision shooter
- sharpshooterExpert precision shooter
- scoutOne who reconnoiters
- spotterSafety backup person
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
camouflage · ghillie suit · concealment · position · overwatch · engagement · mission · deployment
Multi-round competitive event
- medalMetal honor token
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
- OlympicOf the Games
- biathlonTwo-sport winter competition
championship · shooting range · scoring · standing · prone · kneeling · timed · rapid fire
Developing abilities through practice
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- masteryComplete skill or control
discipline · patience · hand-eye coordination · muscle memory · instinct · talent · experience · qualification
rifle
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
- firearmProjectile weapon using explosives
- ammunitionWeapon projectiles and charges
- roundsAmmunition or bout divisions
cartridge · barrel · stock · bipod · sling · holster · magazine · bolt action · chamber · muzzle
aim
Purpose or direction
bullseye · scope · crosshairs · steady · sight · grouping · zeroing · windage · elevation · trigger control
sniper
Concealed precision shooter
- sharpshooterExpert precision shooter
- scoutOne who reconnoiters
- spotterSafety backup person
reconnaissance · camouflage · ghillie suit · concealment · position · overwatch · engagement · mission · deployment · infantry
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- medalMetal honor token
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
- OlympicOf the Games
biathlon · championship · shooting range · scoring · standing · prone · kneeling · timed · rapid fire · smallbore
training
Developing abilities through practice
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- proficiencySkilled performance level
mastery · discipline · patience · hand-eye coordination · muscle memory · instinct · talent · experience · qualification · badge