10 Questions
What is the term for the interior portion of the barrel?
Bore
What is the purpose of rifling in a barrel?
To provide spiral grooves for bullet stabilization
What is the 'cold barrel zero' in the context of sniping?
The exact impact of the very first round fired
What is the 'cal' in relation to the barrel?
The standard diameter of the bore, excluding rifling grooves
What is the 'axis of the barrel'?
An imaginary line through the center of the bore from breech to muzzle
What is the 'line of fire'?
The direction from the muzzle of the weapon to the target
What is 'jump' in the context of firing a weapon?
The angle in the vertical plane between the line of departure and the axis of the bore
What is the 'field of fire'?
Areas that are relatively free of obstructions into which a firer can fire
What is 'MV' in the context of firing a weapon?
The velocity of the projectile as it leaves the muzzle
What is the 'chamber' in relation to the barrel?
The rear portion of the barrel that holds the cartridge
Test your knowledge of firearms-related terms, including barrel, bore, cold bore, and chamber. Learn the definitions and applications of these critical concepts in the field of shooting and gun maintenance.
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