Base Operations Definitions

Question 1

Battle Sight

Answer 1

The range that allows you to hit the target between the throat and waist with sight adjustment. Exact range varies with caliber of weapon.

Question 2

Barrel

Answer 2

The portion of a weapon through which a projectile is propelled by action of the gases generated by the burning propellant charge.

Question 3

Breechblock

Answer 3

A component that seals the breech and blocks gases from the fired cartridge.

Question 4

Caliber

Answer 4

The distance across the bore of a weapon, measured from land to land expressed in hundredths of an inch.

Question 5

Disconnector

Answer 5

A device incorporated into the action of the weapon which prevents the firing of more than one shot for one pull of the trigger or which prevents the weapon from being fired until the action is fully closed.