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
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gages, wind
gauge, wind
gauges, wind
scales, windage
wind gages
windage scales
13yrs ago
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