BBS 200-Advanced Ballistics SDI-Study
Guide and Answers.
Gravity and the force due to the air flow around the bullet. - Answer After a bullet leaves the
rifle barrel, what two forces act on the bullet's trajectory?
The amount of pressure necessary for the bullet to overcome the initial forces of friction -
Answer What is "start pressure?"
Safety - Answer What is always the first consideration when reloading any cartridge?
True - Answer The cleaning of the primer pocket cannot be done until the primer is removed.
All the above - Answer What is a major consideration when beginning to prime?
Carefully following instructions - Answer Which of the following is one of the most important
concepts in successful shotshell reloading?
To package the powder and shot in a neat, complete unit - Answer What is the primary
function of the hull?
A concentricity guage - Answer Which of the following measures the radial run out of a
finished round?
Lee Precision, Mayville Engineering, and Hornady - Answer Name three popular brands of shot
gun reloading presses on the market today.
Thin circular flake or wafer
Cylindrical shape
Small sphere - Answer Which of the following is a form of smokeless powders?
Single-stage and progressive - Answer Which of the following indicate the types of shotshell
presses available?
Attempt to reprime again - Answer When using a progressive shotgun press, if the primer is
not fully seated and sticks out, what is the first remedial action you should take?
, The science of moving projectiles - Answer Ballistics deals with
High - Answer When shooting uphill, the gun will shoot
Concentricity - Answer In order to achieve optimal rifle accuracy, it is recommended that the
reloader purchase a
120 - Answer According to the author, about _____ rounds should be initially used to test the
projectile that you have created.
G- zero range
E- mid range height
C- line of departure
A- sight height
F- baseline
D- projectile trajectory
B- line of sight - Answer Matching question. Match the terms of trajectory to the labels
indicated in the picture below:
Sir Isaac Newton - Answer The ballistic pendulum was based upon laws of mechanics
formulated by:
True - Answer Increasing neck tension can sometimes obtain more uniform pressure and
velocities.
They are cheaper rounds designed for one time use - Answer Which of the following is true
about promotional loads?
Robins - Answer Who invented the ballistic pendulum in the year 1740?
None of the above - Answer The sizing die is ________ and needs to be fitted into an
appropriate reloading press.
The ability of a case to expand and then return to its basic shape - Answer What is case
obturation?
It should be facing up - Answer For most presses with the priming feature, which way should
the primer anvil be facing?
Guide and Answers.
Gravity and the force due to the air flow around the bullet. - Answer After a bullet leaves the
rifle barrel, what two forces act on the bullet's trajectory?
The amount of pressure necessary for the bullet to overcome the initial forces of friction -
Answer What is "start pressure?"
Safety - Answer What is always the first consideration when reloading any cartridge?
True - Answer The cleaning of the primer pocket cannot be done until the primer is removed.
All the above - Answer What is a major consideration when beginning to prime?
Carefully following instructions - Answer Which of the following is one of the most important
concepts in successful shotshell reloading?
To package the powder and shot in a neat, complete unit - Answer What is the primary
function of the hull?
A concentricity guage - Answer Which of the following measures the radial run out of a
finished round?
Lee Precision, Mayville Engineering, and Hornady - Answer Name three popular brands of shot
gun reloading presses on the market today.
Thin circular flake or wafer
Cylindrical shape
Small sphere - Answer Which of the following is a form of smokeless powders?
Single-stage and progressive - Answer Which of the following indicate the types of shotshell
presses available?
Attempt to reprime again - Answer When using a progressive shotgun press, if the primer is
not fully seated and sticks out, what is the first remedial action you should take?
, The science of moving projectiles - Answer Ballistics deals with
High - Answer When shooting uphill, the gun will shoot
Concentricity - Answer In order to achieve optimal rifle accuracy, it is recommended that the
reloader purchase a
120 - Answer According to the author, about _____ rounds should be initially used to test the
projectile that you have created.
G- zero range
E- mid range height
C- line of departure
A- sight height
F- baseline
D- projectile trajectory
B- line of sight - Answer Matching question. Match the terms of trajectory to the labels
indicated in the picture below:
Sir Isaac Newton - Answer The ballistic pendulum was based upon laws of mechanics
formulated by:
True - Answer Increasing neck tension can sometimes obtain more uniform pressure and
velocities.
They are cheaper rounds designed for one time use - Answer Which of the following is true
about promotional loads?
Robins - Answer Who invented the ballistic pendulum in the year 1740?
None of the above - Answer The sizing die is ________ and needs to be fitted into an
appropriate reloading press.
The ability of a case to expand and then return to its basic shape - Answer What is case
obturation?
It should be facing up - Answer For most presses with the priming feature, which way should
the primer anvil be facing?
