Real Solutions
A ___________ occurs when a cartridge fails to fire after the primer has been
struck by the firing pin.
A. hangfire
B. dry-fire
C. squib load
D. misfire - ANSWER-a
.A magazine :
A. holds cartridges in a bolt-action, semi-automatic, lever-action or slide-action
rifle
B. is composed of a body, a spring, a follower, and a floorplate
C. may be detachable or non-detachable
D. all of the above - ANSWER-b
.Before cleaning a rifle, be sure that:
A. you are in a cool dry room
B. the safety is engaged
C. no ammunition is present in the area - ANSWER-c
.Bolt-action rifles:
, A. are generally the strongest type of rifle
B. have an external hammer
C. use gas pressure to work the action
D. have two or more barrels - ANSWER-a
.Dry-firing:
A. occurs when the cartridge fails to fire after the firing pin strikes the primer
B. is a long delay in the ignition of a cartridge after the firing pin strikes the
primer
C. is executing the fundamentals of shooting using an unloaded gun, and is
helpful in practicing marksmanship skills
D. is the firing of live ammunition at tin cans and other similar targets -
ANSWER-a
.Follow-through is important because:
A. it is a continuation of everything that was being done at the time the shot
was fired.
B. it helps maintain your grip
C. it keeps the gun from recoiling excessively
D. none of the above - ANSWER-a
.Proper ammunition is determined by:
A. asking a dealer
B. comparing with another firearm of like design
C. matching the markings on the gun, cartridge headstamp, and the cartridge
box - ANSWER-c