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How a Rifle Cartridge Fires

Cartridge going in chamber Cartridge in chamber Firing pin forcefully strikes primer Primer explodes, ignites powder
Gas from burning powder expands in cartridge Gas pushes bullet out with force Speeding bullet exits barrel Bullet and escaping gases make the "BANG"

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