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This type of firearm operated like opening and closing a door bolt.
Bolt Action
Term used to designate bore diameter of a shotgun.
Gauge
Which type of sight provides the most accurate aiming.
Telescopic sight
True/False: Steel shot pellets react the same as lead when shot.
False
What is the first step in cleaning your firearm?
Point the muzzle in a safe direction
True/False: A shotshell that contains a smaller number of shots, will have an increased diameter size of the shot pellets?
True
Single-shot rifles usually have which types of actions?
Break or bolt action
__________ type of shot is required throughout the U.S. waterfowl hunting, due to poisoning found in many species.
Non-toxic shot
The component in ammunition that ignites the gunpowder when struck by the firing pin is the__________.
Primer
In this type of ammunition, the primer is contained in the outer parts of the casing.
Rimfire ammunition
The heart of the firearm- the moving parts that load, fire, and eject the shells or cartridges.
Action
What choke is best for squirrels, turkey and other game shot at 40 yards or a longer range.
Full choke
This type of safety is common on handguns and bolt-action rifles.
Pivot safety
This type of firearm may not be used for hunting or sport shooting.
Fully automatic firearms
This type of ammunition is illegal for big game hunting.
Full metal jacket
What was the first known muzzleloader, developed in the 1400s?
Wheel lock ignition
Which shotgun is the only exception to the gauge designation for shotguns?
.410 bore
This type of barrel was developed before the 1900s, and can be weaker than modern barrels due to high gas pressure ammunition.
Damascus barrel
Popular for low-velocity calibers; recommended for tubular magazines.
Rounded soft point
What was the first gun to fire multiple rounds without reloading?
Percussion lock