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What is the term for the rear portion of the barrel which holds the cartridge?
What is the term for the rear portion of the barrel which holds the cartridge?
- Bore
- Twist
- Chamber (correct)
- Axis of the Barrel
What does 'jump' refer to in relation to a firearm?
What does 'jump' refer to in relation to a firearm?
- The distinct point where a series of bullets may impact after a rifle's barrel has warmed up
- The areas relatively free of obstructions into which a firer can fire
- The angle in the vertical plane between the line of departure and the axis of the bore before firing (correct)
- The velocity with which a projectile leaves the muzzle of a weapon
What is 'MV' in relation to firearms?
What is 'MV' in relation to firearms?
- A straight line from the firer's eye through the sights to the point of aim
- The standard diameter of the bore excluding depth of the rifling grooves
- The velocity with which a projectile leaves the muzzle of a weapon (correct)
- The distinct point where a series of bullets may impact after a rifle's barrel has warmed up
What is 'cal' referring to in relation to firearms?
What is 'cal' referring to in relation to firearms?
What is 'rifling' when referring to a firearm barrel?
What is 'rifling' when referring to a firearm barrel?