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  2. Sling (firearms) - Wikipedia

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    Some two-point slings, if properly made, can act as a shooting aid. [1] [2] Ching/CW sling This type of sling is a component of the Scout Rifle concept, and serves not just as a carrying strap, but as an aid to greater hit probability by helping the shooter aim steadily. [3] Two-point quick-adjust sling

  3. Ching sling - Wikipedia

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    In the early 1980s the "Speed Slings" specified by Jeff Cooper on his scout rifle were derived from the Bisley Two-Point System which was dubbed "CW Sling" after his friend Carlos Widmann of Guatemala. In 1986 when Eric Ching attended the Gunsite school he felt that he could improve the idea of the "Speed Sling" and he came up with a new design ...

  4. Sling (weapon) - Wikipedia

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    The Bayeux Tapestry of the 1070s portrays the use of slings in a hunting context. Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor employed slingers during the Siege of Tortona in 1155 to suppress the garrison while his own men built siege engines. [35] Indeed, slings seem to have been a fairly common weapon in Italy during the 11th and 12th centuries. [36]

  5. Heckler & Koch G3 - Wikipedia

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    The Heckler & Koch G3 (German: Gewehr 3) is a select-fire battle rifle chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO developed in the 1950s by the German firearms manufacturer Heckler & Koch, in collaboration with the Spanish state-owned firearms manufacturer CETME. [2]

  6. M24 sniper weapon system - Wikipedia

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    The minimum rate of fire for conducting this test shall be three rounds per minute. [3] Range / Average Mean Radius (AMR) — Mean Radius (MR) expresses the average distance of all the shots from the center of the shot group. AMR averages the MR of several shot groups. 200 yards (183 m): 1.3 inches; 273 yards (250 m): 1.4 inches

  7. The US cities with the best quality of life, ranked - AOL

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    Quality of life score: 7.0 Population: 1,388,320 Median household income: $109,765 Median home price: $807,264 Median age: 38 years old Known for: San Diego residents enjoy outdoor activities such ...

  8. Glossary of firearms terms - Wikipedia

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    The two typical designs are the hollow-point bullet and the soft-point bullet. Extractor: A part in a firearm that serves to remove brass cases of fired ammunition after the ammunition has been fired. When the gun's action cycles, the extractor lifts or removes the spent brass casing from the firing chamber.

  9. Before sharing your car: Does your auto insurance cover guests?

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    Your car insurance typically covers family members and friends who infrequently borrow your car, but understanding the coverage limits helps protect you from unexpected costs.