buttstock
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of buttstock
Example Sentences
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Soldiers were supposed to brace the buttstock on the ground, turned sideways.
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With its rotary bolt, extra-long forearm, tall vent rib, and grooved synthetic buttstock, it bears a strong resemblance to sister company Benelli�s Nova pump.
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The buttstock and forearm are in Mossy Oak Break-Up.
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The stock features a full pistol grip buttstock with a 13-inch length of pull that takes tactical vest thickness into consideration for easy handling.
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Both the metal parts and the synthetic buttstock and forearm are covered in a durable, abrasion-resistant coating that helps hunters stay stealthy and also protects the firearm.
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