windage

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The difference between the diameter of the bore of a gun and that of the shot fired from it.

The sudden compression of the air caused by a projectile in passing close to another body.

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A certain amount of windage allows the ball to fit down the bore, though the greater the windage the less efficient the propulsion of the ball when the gunpowder is ignited. Source: Internet

A drum-type knob is used for windage adjustment. Source: Internet

Instead, it had a low-profile iron sight adjustable for windage and a Weaver base for mounting a scope, a precursor to the Colt and Picatinny rails. Source: Internet

Other factors that affect range include sea-state, currents, windage and any charge that can be reclaimed while under way, for example by solar panels in full sun. Source: Internet

The rear sight can be adjusted in the field for windage. Source: Internet

This spin, together with the elimination of windage as a result of the tight fit, enabled the gun to achieve greater range and accuracy than existing smooth-bore muzzle-loaders with a smaller powder charge. Source: Internet

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