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Spring|field rifle — «SPRIHNG feeld», 1. a type of breechloading rifle,.30 caliber, with bolt action, adopted by the U.S. Army in 1903. 2. a muzzleloading, single shot rifle,.58 caliber, used by the U.S. Army in the Civil War. ╂[< Springfield, a city in… … Useful english dictionary
Field Target — is an outdoor air gun discipline originating in the United Kingdom, on the late 1980s, but gaining popularity worldwide.UK RulesIn UK (United Kingdom) rules, competitors aim to shoot the small “kill” zone that forms part of a larger metal… … Wikipedia
Rifle River Recreation Area — is a wilderness located on the upper reaches of the Rifle River within the Au Sable State Forest in Ogemaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Covering covers convert|4329|acre, the area provides a variety of recreational opportunities,… … Wikipedia
field sports — plural noun Sports of the field, such as hunting, racing, etc • • • Main Entry: ↑field * * * field sports UK US noun [plural] british activities that involve catching or killing animals, birds, or fish for enjoyment Thesaurus: hunting, shooting… … Useful english dictionary
Field artillery in the American Civil War — M1857 Napoleon at Stones River battlefield cemetery. Field artillery in the American Civil War refers to the important artillery weapons, equipment, and practices used by the Artillery branch to support the infantry and cavalry forces in the… … Wikipedia
Rifle grenade — A rifle grenade is a form of grenade that utilizes a rifle as a launch mechanism to increase the effective range of the grenade. The idea was first widely put into service during World War I and continues to this day. Many armies have replaced… … Wikipedia
rifle — rifle1 /ruy feuhl/, n., v., rifled, rifling. n. 1. a shoulder firearm with spiral grooves cut in the inner surface of the gun barrel to give the bullet a rotatory motion and thus a more precise trajectory. 2. one of the grooves. 3. a cannon with… … Universalium
field-strip — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ transitive verb : to take apart (a weapon) to the extent authorized for routine cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs * * * /feeld strip /, v.t., field stripped or (Rare) field stript, field stripping. Mil. 1. to take apart (a… … Useful english dictionary
field sports — The main field sports in Britain are hunting, shooting and fishing. They are often also called blood sports because they involve killing animals. All three sports were traditionally associated with the upper classes, although today they all,… … Universalium
Field & Stream — Founded in 1899 by John P. Burkhard and Henry Wellington Wack, the magazine has a readership of approximately 10 million. Depending on the season and the availability of information, the magazine may offer advice on deer, bass, birds, trout,… … Wikipedia
