Graduated scales attached to the rear sights of firearms, most often rifles, by which the shooter adjusts the sight to allow for the effect of wind.
AAT
3000201802
gages, wind
gauge, wind
gauges, wind
scales, windage
wind gages
windage scales
12yrs ago
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