Sighting shots are taken during competition matches, they are one or more shots taken prior to the match. The sighting shot or shots allow the shooter to confirm sight settings. Sighting shots are also taken by big game hunters and varmint shooters to ensure that the sights or scope have not been knocked out of alignment prior to shooting.
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