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Deflection The change in the path of the pellet due to wind or passing through a medium.   Drag The aerodynamic resistance to a pellets flight.   Drift Lateral movement of a pellet away from the line of bore, caused by its rotation on its own axis, and always in the direction of the rifling twist (compensated for by sight adjustment). Also used to describe the influence of wind on a pellets flight path.   Dry firing Aiming and firing the rifle without a pellet in it. This is an excellent technique to improve marksmanship skills. Some rifles recommend not dry firing, so check with your rifles instructions before trying it.