precision rifle
Long-distance accuracy firearm
A precision rifle is a firearm designed for exceptional accuracy at long distances, typically featuring a heavy barrel, quality optics, and a stable stock.
The term encompasses both military sniper rifles and civilian target or hunting rifles built to tight tolerances: He competed with a custom precision rifle.
Distinguished from standard rifles by their emphasis on consistent shot placement over rapid fire.
- sniperConcealed precision shooter
- scopeExtent or range
- bolt-actionManual rifle mechanism
- marksmanPrecision shooter
- accuracyDegree of correctness
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- firearmspistol, handgun, shotgun, revolver, carbine
- RiflesM16, lever action, AK-47, M4, carbine
- military sportsmarksmanship, orienteering, obstacle course, combatives, tactical shooting
- Bolt-Action RiflesMauser, Vanguard, bolt handle
- Gun Featuresbolt action, semi-automatic, pump action, lever action, double action
- rifle partsbolt, stock, trigger, barrel, chamber
precision rifleshotgun
Long gun firing shot
scattergun · blunderbuss · sawed-off shotgun · combat shotgun · riot gun
precision riflehandgun
Firearm for single-hand use
pistol · sidearm · submachine gun · machine pistol · derringer
precision riflemachine gun
Continuous-fire arm
minigun · assault rifle · automatic weapon · submachine gun · spray and pray
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