Glossary
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What is Parallax in Long Range Rifle Scopes? Parallax is an optical phenomenon that occurs when the position or direction of an object appears to change when viewed from different positions, due to the angle at which it is seen....
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What is Terminal Ballistics? Terminal Ballistics refers to the study of a projectile's behavior, performance, and effects upon impact with a target. In the context of big game hunting, terminal ballistics is critical for understanding how different bullets, velocities, and...
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What is Bullet Drop? Bullet drop refers to the vertical distance a bullet falls from its initial trajectory due to the force of gravity during its flight. In the context of shooting, understanding and compensating for bullet drop is crucial...
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What is Cant in Long Range Shooting? Cant refers to the unintentional or intentional tilt or incline of a rifle scope or rail mount, either to the left or right, or down, in the context of long-range shooting. In long-range...
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What is Milliradian (MIL)? Milliradian (MIL) is a unit of angular measurement often used in the context of shooting and ballistics to describe the accuracy of firearms, scopes, and shot groupings. One MIL is equal to 1/1000th of a radian,...
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What is Minute of Angle (MOA)? Minute of Angle (MOA) is a unit of angular measurement often used in the context of shooting and ballistics to describe the accuracy of firearms, scopes, and shot groupings. One MOA is equal to...