BBS 200 WEEK 1 QUIZ | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE - SONORAN
DESERT SCHOOL.
Ballistics deals with - answer- The science of moving projectiles
When shooting uphill, the gun will shoot - answer- High
In what type of terrain are vertical winds usually encountered? - answer- Mountainous
or hilly areas
What is the name of the test data, compiled in Germany in 1881 that turned out to be
the basis for ballistics tables for small arms right up to the present time? - answer-
Krupp test data
When shooting downhill, the gun will shoot: - answer- High
What is the altitude used for most ballistics tables? - answer- Sea level
Who invented the ballistic pendulum in the year 1740? - answer- Robins
After a bullet leaves the rifle barrel, what two forces act on the bullet's trajectory? -
answer- Gravity and the force due to the air flow around the bullet.
The ballistic pendulum was based upon laws of mechanics formulated by: - answer- Sir
Isaac Newton
A bullet's reaction to wind depends on what two factors? - answer- Speed and direction
of the wind
The primary advantage of a Progressive press is: - answer- Higher rate of cartridge
assembly compared to single stage press
What is "start pressure?" - answer- The amount of pressure necessary for the bullet to
overcome the initial forces of friction
What is case obturation? - answer- The ability of a case to expand and then return to its
basic shape
The dent, coming from the firing pin striking the metal side of the primer, creates the
pressure needed to ignite the priming mixture. - answer- True
, If you are using "range brass," what must you make sure of before reloading? (Click all
the apply) - answer- Check the headstamp for caliber designation, That the cases are
the correct chambering for your gun
Despite the extreme stresses places on cases, because of obturation, previously fired
brass cases do not require special preparation before being reloaded. - answer- False
Which press is essentially single-stage but can be mounted with various dies at one
time? - answer- The turret
What is always the first consideration when reloading any cartridge? - answer- Safety
When sorting brass, what should you do if cracks, splits, or head separation is
detected? - answer- Discard it
The measurement for overall case length is taken from the flat of the case head to the
opening of the case mouth, and the length is always expressed as a maximum
dimension less _____________. - answer- Ten-thousandths of an inch
To achieve proper obturation on a resized case, it is preferable to focus on the
dimensions of a minimum chamber specification, one that has only the slightest
clearance needed to easily and safely chamber the round. - answer- True
Which reloading scale is accurate, inexpensive, and not affected by changes in
atmospheric pressure? - answer- A beam scale
Which process compresses metal and reforms it to a specified dimension? - answer-
Resizing
The sizing die is ________ and needs to be fitted into an appropriate reloading press. -
answer- Cartridge-specific
The cleaning of the primer pocket cannot be done until the primer is removed. - answer-
True
Full-length sizing die setup begins by inserting the ______ into the top of the press's
ram. - answer- Shellholder
What is the proper name for a bullet tip - answer- The meplat
What is the name for backing off the ram slightly and screwing in the die an additional
1/8- to ¼-turn? - answer- Cam-over
What will using the dial or electronic caliper and measuring the case from the meplat to
the flat of the case head where the primer is located do? - answer- It will give you the
COL measurement of the loaded round after soft-seating
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE - SONORAN
DESERT SCHOOL.
Ballistics deals with - answer- The science of moving projectiles
When shooting uphill, the gun will shoot - answer- High
In what type of terrain are vertical winds usually encountered? - answer- Mountainous
or hilly areas
What is the name of the test data, compiled in Germany in 1881 that turned out to be
the basis for ballistics tables for small arms right up to the present time? - answer-
Krupp test data
When shooting downhill, the gun will shoot: - answer- High
What is the altitude used for most ballistics tables? - answer- Sea level
Who invented the ballistic pendulum in the year 1740? - answer- Robins
After a bullet leaves the rifle barrel, what two forces act on the bullet's trajectory? -
answer- Gravity and the force due to the air flow around the bullet.
The ballistic pendulum was based upon laws of mechanics formulated by: - answer- Sir
Isaac Newton
A bullet's reaction to wind depends on what two factors? - answer- Speed and direction
of the wind
The primary advantage of a Progressive press is: - answer- Higher rate of cartridge
assembly compared to single stage press
What is "start pressure?" - answer- The amount of pressure necessary for the bullet to
overcome the initial forces of friction
What is case obturation? - answer- The ability of a case to expand and then return to its
basic shape
The dent, coming from the firing pin striking the metal side of the primer, creates the
pressure needed to ignite the priming mixture. - answer- True
, If you are using "range brass," what must you make sure of before reloading? (Click all
the apply) - answer- Check the headstamp for caliber designation, That the cases are
the correct chambering for your gun
Despite the extreme stresses places on cases, because of obturation, previously fired
brass cases do not require special preparation before being reloaded. - answer- False
Which press is essentially single-stage but can be mounted with various dies at one
time? - answer- The turret
What is always the first consideration when reloading any cartridge? - answer- Safety
When sorting brass, what should you do if cracks, splits, or head separation is
detected? - answer- Discard it
The measurement for overall case length is taken from the flat of the case head to the
opening of the case mouth, and the length is always expressed as a maximum
dimension less _____________. - answer- Ten-thousandths of an inch
To achieve proper obturation on a resized case, it is preferable to focus on the
dimensions of a minimum chamber specification, one that has only the slightest
clearance needed to easily and safely chamber the round. - answer- True
Which reloading scale is accurate, inexpensive, and not affected by changes in
atmospheric pressure? - answer- A beam scale
Which process compresses metal and reforms it to a specified dimension? - answer-
Resizing
The sizing die is ________ and needs to be fitted into an appropriate reloading press. -
answer- Cartridge-specific
The cleaning of the primer pocket cannot be done until the primer is removed. - answer-
True
Full-length sizing die setup begins by inserting the ______ into the top of the press's
ram. - answer- Shellholder
What is the proper name for a bullet tip - answer- The meplat
What is the name for backing off the ram slightly and screwing in the die an additional
1/8- to ¼-turn? - answer- Cam-over
What will using the dial or electronic caliper and measuring the case from the meplat to
the flat of the case head where the primer is located do? - answer- It will give you the
COL measurement of the loaded round after soft-seating
