Ammunition Quiz

"Ammunition" Quiz
Your score on this quiz shows you how well you understand this part of the course. If you miss a question, look up the answer and try it again. When you complete the hands-on portion of this course, you must take and pass a written exam, in-person. The questions will be DIFFERENT, but they will ask you about the lessons covered here. Also, you may be required to print the quizzes for your instructor. Please check with your instructor before you take the quiz to see if you need to print your answers and bring them to class.
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1. To determine the gauge and length of the shell for a shotgun, look on the:
    action.
    barrel.
    stock.
    recoil pad.

2. How does a gun fire?
    The firing pin strikes and explodes the primer which in turn ignites the powder
    The gas from the burning powder expands in cartridge or shell and the bullet is pushed out with force
    The speeding bullet exits barrel and the bullet and escaping gases makes the "BANG"
    All of the above

3. Ammunition should be:
    locked up and stored separated from firearms.
   sorted and stored by caliber or gauge.
   matched and used with the appropriate firearm.
    All of the above.

4. Which of the following are NOT dangerous around ammunition?
   sharp objects
   excessive heat
   high impact
   extreme cold

5. Which of the following components is NOT found in a centerfire rifle cartridge?
    case
    powder
    primer
    wad

6. When hunting for ducks you should use _________ shot?
    lead
    non-toxic
    rubber
    graphite

7. True or false: 300 Savage and 300 Win Magnum are the same rifle cartridge?
    True
    False

8. You have sighted in your hunting rifle using ammunition with a 150-grain bullet. You plan to go moose hunting and have purchased new ammunition using a 180-grain bullet. Should you re-sight your hunting rifle?
    Yes, re-sight.
    No, it isn't necessary.

Printing Tips: A separate page will pop up with your score for this quiz. Print your score page. If you have problems seeing the score page, you may print this page and complete by hand. If you have trouble printing the score page, you may copy and paste your score into a word processing program and print from there.