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.22-caliber rifle
.22-caliber rifle
Lightweight firearm with a relatively short barrel; it shoots projectiles 5.6 mm in diameter.
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cheek piece
Movable and adjustable part against which the shooter can rest his cheek when shouldering the weapon.
trigger guard
Metal piece covering and protecting the trigger.
trigger
Device that is pressed to fire the weapon.
palm rest
Part on which the shooter places a hand to support the rifle; it cannot extend more than 200 mm beneath the barrel’s axis.
hook
Curved part that keeps the rifle under the shoulder to provide maximum stability.
front sight
Metal aiming device attached to the front of the barrel.
rear sight
Articulated graduated aiming device attached to the back of the barrel; the rear sight is lined up with the front sight when aiming.
cartridges
Ammunition consisting of a projectile (ball or lead), an explosive charge (gunpowder) and a primer collected inside a casing.
cartridge (rifle)